
SmartSched
Product Thinking
UI&UX Design
Intern Project

Overview
This project reimagines Google Calendar through the lens of AI-powered innovation. Positioned as a smart decision engine, it tackles core user needs across behavior prediction, task collaboration, and resource coordination. By addressing the limitations of current calendar tools in intelligence, interactivity, and personalization, we aim to transform the calendar from a passive scheduler into an intelligent productivity partner—setting a new standard for next-gen smart calendars.
Time
2025 Summer
Categories
Digital Product Design
AI Interaction Design
UX Design
Tools
Figma
Google Calendar
Role
Product Designer
Interaction Designer
Product Manager
Team
Gavin Zeng
Olivia Tang
Cynthia Li
Nina Zhang
Haining Ding
Problem Definition
With the increasing demand for digital office work and time management, Google Calendar, as a widely used schedule management tool, has attracted much attention in terms of its functional design, user behavior patterns, and data application value.
How might digital tools better support people in managing and organizing their time?

Initial Research

User Segment

User Journey Map

COmpetitive Analysis

SWOT Analysis

Primary Research

Analysis

Interview

Conclusion




Landing Point




Design Concept

StoryBoard

Information Architecture

Features
Conflict Solving




Auto Event Capture




Various Input Method



