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From Clutter to Clarity:
Boards for Rever
From Clutter to Clarity:
Boards for Rever
Simplifying Task Management for Manufacturing Teams
Simplifying Task Management for Manufacturing Teams
What I worked on—
Product Strategy
Product Design
User Experience
Design System
Tools I used—
Figma, FigJam
Confluence, Jira
Zoom, Loom
Mixpanel, Google Analytics
What I worked on—
Product Strategy
Product Design
User Experience
Design System
Tools I used—
Figma
FigJam
Confluence
Jira
Zoom
Google Analytics
Mixpanel
Loom
Manufacturing teams deal with nonstop tasks and shifting priorities. Boards for Rever brings everything together—making it effortless to track progress, stay organized, and keep workflows running smoothly.
Manufacturing teams deal with nonstop tasks and shifting priorities. Boards for Rever brings everything together—making it effortless to track progress, stay organized, and keep workflows running smoothly.
The team and I were tasked with helping frontline managers stay on top of their tasks by improving how they manage and track work within Rever. Our goal was to minimize app-switching, make key updates easier to find, and create a simple, user-friendly experience that keeps managers focused and engaged within Rever.
The team and I were tasked with helping frontline managers stay on top of their tasks by improving how they manage and track work within Rever. Our goal was to minimize app-switching, make key updates easier to find, and create a simple, user-friendly experience that keeps managers focused and engaged within Rever.
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So, managers were stuck manually recreating tickets from Rever into Microsoft Planner just to track progress, adding extra steps that slowed them down instead of streamlining their work.
One client shared,
"We spent more time organizing tasks than
actually completing them. There was no easy
way to track what was done and what
needed attention."
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So, managers were stuck manually recreating tickets from Rever into Microsoft Planner just to track progress, adding extra steps that slowed them down instead of streamlining their work.
One client shared,
"We spent more time organizing tasks than actually completing them.
There was no easy way to track what was done and
what needed attention."
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Understanding User Needs
Understanding User Needs
Since this was a 0 to 1 product, we didn’t have an existing system to analyze. Instead, we took a deep dive into how teams were currently managing tasks and what pain points they faced.
Our research process included:
🔹 User Interviews – We spoke with manufacturing teams to understand their workflows, frustrations, and needs.
🔹 Competitive Analysis – We reviewed other task management tools to identify best practices and gaps.
Since this was a 0 to 1 product, we didn’t have an existing system to analyze. Instead, we took a deep dive into how teams were currently managing tasks and what pain points they faced.
Our research process included:
🔹 User Interviews – We spoke with manufacturing teams to understand their workflows, frustrations, and needs.
🔹 Competitive Analysis – We reviewed other task management tools to identify best practices and gaps.
Pain Point Heatmap
Pain Point Heatmap
from User Interviews
from User Interviews
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Pain Points
Pain Points
Understanding the Frustrations
Understanding the Frustrations
From this research, we identified three key priorities:
From this research, we identified three key priorities:
1️⃣ Teams needed flexibility in how they structured their workflows.
1️⃣ Teams needed flexibility in how they
structured their workflows.
2️⃣ Task tracking had to be clear and clutter-free.
2️⃣ Task tracking had to be clear and
clutter-free.
3️⃣ The system had to be easy to adopt without extensive onboarding.
3️⃣ The system had to be easy to adopt
without extensive onboarding.
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Column
Customization
Users could define their own workflow stages by adding, renaming, and reordering columns to fit their specific processes.
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Customizable
Views & Filters
Teams could now organize tasks by priority, status, or team, making it easier to focus on what mattered.
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Compact,
Actionable Task Cards
Redesigned cards displayed only the most essential information, keeping things clear and clutter-free.
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Pinned Boards
for Quick Access
Users could save frequently used boards, eliminating the need to dig through menus.
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Solution
Solution
A Smarter, More Flexible Boards Feature
A Smarter, More Flexible Boards Feature
We set out to build Boards—a tool that gave users complete control over how they organized their tasks while keeping things simple and structured.
Our goal? Flexibility without friction.
We set out to build Boards—a tool that gave users complete control over how they organized their tasks while keeping things simple and structured.
Our goal? Flexibility without friction.
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Customizable
Views & FiltersTeams could now organize tasks by priority, status, or team, making it easier to focus on what mattered.
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Compact,
Actionable Task CardsRedesigned cards displayed only the most essential information, keeping things clear and clutter-free.
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Pinned Boards
for Quick AccessUsers could save frequently used boards, eliminating the need to dig through menus.
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Column
CustomizationUsers could define their own workflow stages by adding, renaming, and reordering columns to fit their specific processes.
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Building from Scratch
Building from Scratch
The 0 to 1 Design & Iteration Process
The 0 to 1 Design & Iteration Process
Since this was a 0 to 1 product, we worked in fast, iterative cycles, testing and refining as we went. Here’s how we tackled the biggest design challenges:
Since this was a 0 to 1 product, we worked in fast, iterative cycles, testing and refining as we went. Here’s how we tackled the biggest design challenges:
1️⃣ Designing Task Cards for Clarity
🛠 Challenge: How do we fit enough information into a small space without overwhelming users?
✅ Solution: We tested multiple layouts, prioritizing the most important details while keeping designs clean and scannable.
2️⃣ Balancing Flexibility & Simplicity
🛠 Challenge: Offering customization options without overwhelming users.
✅ Solution: We made it easier for users to customize their columns by providing a variety of filter options they can select from, allowing them to tailor workflows to their needs without overcomplicating the process.
Impact
A Game-Changer for Workflow Management
A Game-Changer for Workflow Management
Just weeks after launch, Boards quickly became an essential tool for manufacturing teams.
📊 1,865 navigation events – Users were actively engaging with the feature.
📌 194 new columns created – Teams were personalizing Boards to fit their workflows.
📋 153 new boards created – Immediate adoption showed the need for a better system.
With Boards, teams could finally:
✅ Track and manage tasks efficiently – No more messy spreadsheets or disconnected tools.
✅ Customize workflows to fit their needs – Whether tracking production issues or planning team meetings, Boards adapted to their work.
✅ Stay organized and focused – Instead of scrambling to find information, everything was in one place..
Just weeks after launch, Boards quickly became an essential tool for manufacturing teams.
📊 1,865 navigation events – Users were actively engaging with the feature.
📌 194 new columns created – Teams were personalizing Boards to fit their workflows.
📋 153 new boards created – Immediate adoption showed the need for a better system.
With Boards, teams could finally:
✅ Track and manage tasks efficiently – No more messy spreadsheets or disconnected tools.
✅ Customize workflows to fit their needs – Whether tracking production issues or planning team meetings, Boards adapted to their work.
✅ Stay organized and focused – Instead of scrambling to find information, everything was in one place..
One user told us,
“Boards completely changed how we track tasks. It’s so much easier to
“Boards completely changed how we track tasks.
stay on top of everything now!"
It’s so much easier to stay on top of everything now!"
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Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Collaboration & Scalability
Collaboration & Scalability
Designing from 0 to 1 comes with unique challenges. Here’s what we learned:
🤝 Cross-Team Collaboration Matters – Working closely with developers helped us find technically feasible solutions while maintaining great UX.
🔄 Usability Testing is Key – Early testing helped us refine features before launch, reducing friction for users.
📈 Scalability is Always a Factor – We designed Boards to evolve, ensuring future adaptability and integrations.
Designing from 0 to 1 comes with unique challenges. Here’s what we learned:
🤝 Cross-Team Collaboration Matters – Working closely with developers helped us find technically feasible solutions while maintaining great UX.
🔄 Usability Testing is Key – Early testing helped us refine features before launch, reducing friction for users.
📈 Scalability is Always a Factor – We designed Boards to evolve, ensuring future adaptability and integrations.
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What’s Next?
What’s Next?
Exploring Even More Possibilities
Exploring Even More Possibilities
Boards is already making a huge impact, but we’re always thinking ahead. One exciting opportunity? Potential integrations with other tools. Many teams still rely on multiple platforms, and we’re exploring ways to make their workflows even more seamless.
Boards is already making a huge impact, but we’re always thinking ahead. One exciting opportunity? Potential integrations with other tools. Many teams still rely on multiple platforms, and we’re exploring ways to make their workflows even more seamless.
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Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts
A Real Fix for a Real Problem
A Real Fix for a Real Problem
At its core, this project was about making task management easier, not harder. By replacing an inflexible system with a customizable, intuitive tool, we gave manufacturing teams exactly what they needed to stay organized and focused.
And as the lead designer, seeing these improvements in action was incredibly rewarding. It’s another reminder that great UX isn’t about flashy features—it’s about solving real problems in the simplest way possible.
At its core, this project was about making task management easier, not harder. By replacing an inflexible system with a customizable, intuitive tool, we gave manufacturing teams exactly what they needed to stay organized and focused.
And as the lead designer, seeing these improvements in action was incredibly rewarding. It’s another reminder that great UX isn’t about flashy features—it’s about solving real problems in the simplest way possible.
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6- 7 MIN
No More App Switching:
Rever + Microsoft Teams
Helping Managers Stay Connected
Without the Hassle
Decisions, Simplified:
AI-Powered Assistance
Helping Users with Task Suggestions, Solution Ideas, and
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6- 7 MIN
No More App Switching:
Rever + Microsoft Teams
Helping Managers Stay Connected
Without the Hassle
6- 7 MIN
No More App Switching:
Rever + Microsoft Teams
Helping Managers Stay Connected
Without the Hassle
Decisions, Simplified:
AI-Powered Assistance
Helping Users with Task Suggestions, Solution Ideas, and
Quick Summaries
Work In Progress
COMING SOON
AI-Driven
Product
Decisions, Simplified:
AI-Powered Assistance
Helping Users with Task Suggestions, Solution Ideas, and
Quick Summaries
Work In Progress
COMING SOON
AI-Driven
Product