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