Pool Copilot - Smarter, simpler pool care for every season

Our goal was to design a simple and reliable app that makes pool care easier for everyone. We wanted to remove the confusion around water chemistry, create smart scheduling based on pool type and season, and give users clear guidance to manage their pools confidently throughout the year.

Pool Copilot had to support pool owners with different levels of experience. Some were new to water testing, while others managed multiple pools. Most were still relying on guesswork, reminders, or spreadsheets. The client wanted to follow the Coinbase design, which looked clean but didn’t fit the needs of pool care.

Making complex tasks feel easy and approachable

Designing smart reminders without overwhelming users

Supporting different pool types and seasonal changes

Helping users manage chemical inventory and get personalized recommendations based on test strip results

Keeping the experience clear without oversimplifying

The biggest challenge was creating a system that felt modern while still being practical for everyday use.

We designed Pool Copilot to feel like a helpful assistant that makes pool care simple and stress-free. Every feature was built to guide users through tasks without confusion, giving them the support they need whether they’re new to pool care or already experienced.

Step-by-step water testing with tap-to-match color guides for easy understanding

AI recommendations for pump schedules and chemical usage based on pool type and season

A clean interface with clear icons to reduce visual clutter

Micro interactions that provide smooth feedback and keep the app engaging

Helpful reminders for tasks like vacuuming, filter cleaning, and retesting

Charts that show trends over time to help users make better decisions We focused on what pool owners actually need. The result is a product that feels easy to use, reliable, and designed for real life.

Since the concept behind Pool Copilot was new, we relied heavily on our own research. We spoke directly with pool owners to understand their habits, frustrations, and how they manage care throughout the year. Most of them were using manual methods like notebooks or memory, and many found water chemistry overwhelming. We also explored Pooli, one of the few apps in this space. While it offered water testing, its user experience was confusing and hard to follow. This helped us identify gaps and opportunities to build a more intuitive, supportive solution tailored to real-life pool care.

I designed Pool Copilot’s visual identity to feel fresh, calming, and easy to navigate just like the experience we wanted users to have with their pool care. The system uses soft blues, clean layouts, and clear typography to create a sense of trust and clarity. So whether users are testing water, updating inventory, or checking reminders, the interface feels smooth, simple, and approachable.

Pool Copilot saw strong early traction after launch, with a growing base of engaged users and consistent usage across key features. Within 30 days:

277 users actively opened the app

352 water tests were completed

93 users tested their pool water regularly

909 total users signed up across platforms

513 of them were iOS users, and 246 joined via Android

335 AI pump runtime adjustments were automatically applied

This early usage confirmed that the product was solving real pain points and providing helpful guidance to pool owners. Following the success of the first launch, we moved into Phase 2, where we began designing features like seasonal countdowns, deeper trend insights, and expanded reminder options to support long-term engagement and year-round pool care.