Introducing Maia
Maia (My Artificially Intelligent Assistant) is a mobile calendar application that "checks in" with you regarding your schedule and updates your calendar based on your feedback.
Updating a task
Update how long a task is taking you and quickly find more time in your calendar.
Creating a recurring task
Easily create new tasks or to-do items for your schedule.
Finding Time in your Schedule
Ask Maia to find time in your schedule to help you get things done.
Takeaways
Maia was a project produced over a weekend (+ a few flourishes afterwards). The project gave me an opportunity to explore applications of machine learning from a design lens. I realized that it’s critical as a designer to bridge the gap between the user and the technology, communicating the “why” of the tool without overwhelming the user.
I enjoyed working with non-designers to design this product, as I learnt to account factors I wouldn’t have otherwise. I also valued the opportunity to move quickly and decisively with regards to design decisions to produce a tangible MVP
Startup Weekend 2017
Maia placed 3rd at Startup Weekend 2017. This project pushed me to understand the role design plays in a larger business context, as products need to not only serve the end user but also the business. As without serving the business they simply can’t exist. By thinking through how Maia would land in the hands of our users, as well as how it would make money, I felt a greater sense of clarity in what success would mean should the product be brought to life.