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Builder.AI - Collaboration Features
The Buildcard collaboration project at Builder.ai was designed to fill a major gap in team workflows. By introducing real-time editing, role-based permissions, and built-in communication tools, it aimed to make teamwork seamless and intuitive. The focus was on improving collaboration, enhancing transparency, and simplifying project management—all while staying true to the needs of diverse users.
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Builder.AI - Collaboration Features
The Buildcard collaboration project at Builder.ai was designed to fill a major gap in team workflows. By introducing real-time editing, role-based permissions, and built-in communication tools, it aimed to make teamwork seamless and intuitive. The focus was on improving collaboration, enhancing transparency, and simplifying project management—all while staying true to the needs of diverse users.
01
Problems
Lack of real-time collaboration
No role-based permissions
Communication breakdown
Poor progress tracking
Missing change log
02
Research
Analyzed competitors' collaboration tools, focusing on gaps in real-time editing, permissions, and communication to identify key areas for improvement.
competitor audit
Builder.ai
Bubble.io
AppsGeyser
Squarespace
Competitor List
General users wanting custom apps
Individuals/small teams for web apps
Beginners aiming for quick app builds
Small businesses/bloggers
Target User Base
Collaboration Tools
Lacking (in brief, being introduced)
Lacks real-time collaboration
No collaboration tools
Limited (shared access options)
Planned (via Buildcard collaboration)
Not supported
Not supported
Not supported
Real-Time Editing
Planned (admin control in Buildcard)
Not supported
Not supported
Not supported
Role-based Permissions
Planned (to track Buildcard edits)
Supported via plugins
Not supported
Not supported
Change Log
Planned (discussion within Buildcard)
Not built-in
Not built-in
Not built-in
Communication Tools
Currently lacks collaboration features but plans to introduce real-time editing, role-based permissions, and built-in communication tools, addressing significant user needs.
Focuses on non-technical users with AI-driven development but trails competitors offering collaboration functionality.
Lacks real-time collaboration features but supports versioning and plugins for tracking changes.
Primarily serves individuals or small teams for web app development, offering flexibility but not built-in communication tools.
Focused on quick app creation for beginners, with no collaboration tools or advanced tracking features.
Caters to users needing simple, standalone apps, offering limited scalability or team support.
Limited team collaboration features, primarily geared toward website-building rather than app development.
Best suited for small businesses and bloggers, with basic shared access options but no real-time editing tools.
Notes
Mapped the user journey for each feature, pinpointing pain points and key touchpoints to guide the design process.
customer journey maps
Task Assignment and Notifications
Initial Interaction
Sees task assignment option in the wireframe.
Suggest clearer labels for task assignments.
Testing Features
Tests assigning tasks and adding collaborators.
Add tooltips for new users to explain each role/permission.
User Flow Testing
Verifies if task assignments are easy to manage (are they clearly visible?).
Collaboration Tools
Ensures the ability to invite others and assign them tasks is functional.
Final Assessment
Checks if task assignment flows smoothly and if roles are clear.
Add a search/filter option for task management.
Actions
Feedback & Suggestions
Task Assignment and Notifications
Initial Interaction
Sees task assignment option in the wireframe.
Suggest clearer labels for task assignments.
Testing Features
Tests assigning tasks and adding collaborators.
Add tooltips for new users to explain each role/permission.
User Flow Testing
Verifies if task assignments are easy to manage (are they clearly visible?).
Collaboration Tools
Ensures the ability to invite others and assign them tasks is functional.
Final Assessment
Checks if task assignment flows smoothly and if roles are clear.
Add a search/filter option for task management.
Actions
Feedback & Suggestions
Created wireframes to define user flows and validate core functionality, ensuring the product met user needs from the start.
low - fidelity wireframes
Developed user personas and mapped the final customer journey to refine design decisions, ensuring alignment with the target audience and user goals.
user insights
Rick Boyle
Age
29
Role
Product Manager
Goals
Manage team workflows and ensure tasks are completed on time.
Maintain clear communication with the team throughout the project lifecycle.
Keep track of project progress and deliverables.
Pain Points
Difficulty in tracking who is working on what tasks.
Lack of real-time updates or visibility into progress.
Communication gaps leading to delays or misunderstandings.
Initial Interaction
Collaboration
Task Management
Feedback Cycle
Finalization
Thoughts/Feelings
Finds team management tools easy to navigate and visually appealing.
Enjoys the seamless integration of communication and task linking.
Feels reassured by real-time updates and clear task breakdowns.
Finds the feedback process smooth and highly transparent.
Pleased with the polished summary and team collaboration experience.
Actions
Explores the Buildcard and team roles to understand project setup.
Starts a chat to discuss changes with team members.
Tracks assigned tasks using the progress tracker and reviews team contributions.
Reviews change log and adds comments for team adjustments.
Conducts a final review of the Buildcard and discusses team outcomes.
Touchpoints
Dashboard, role management modal.
Built-in chat, task references
Task board, progress tracker.
Change log, comment interface.
Final review screen, Buildcard summary.
Rick Boyle
Age
29
Role
Product Manager
Goals
Manage team workflows and ensure tasks are completed on time.
Maintain clear communication with the team throughout the project lifecycle.
Keep track of project progress and deliverables.
Pain Points
Difficulty in tracking who is working on what tasks.
Lack of real-time updates or visibility into progress.
Communication gaps leading to delays or misunderstandings.
Initial Interaction
Collaboration
Task Management
Feedback Cycle
Finalization
Thoughts/Feelings
Finds team management tools easy to navigate and visually appealing.
Enjoys the seamless integration of communication and task linking.
Feels reassured by real-time updates and clear task breakdowns.
Finds the feedback process smooth and highly transparent.
Pleased with the polished summary and team collaboration experience.
Actions
Explores the Buildcard and team roles to understand project setup.
Starts a chat to discuss changes with team members.
Tracks assigned tasks using the progress tracker and reviews team contributions.
Reviews change log and adds comments for team adjustments.
Conducts a final review of the Buildcard and discusses team outcomes.
Touchpoints
Dashboard, role management modal.
Built-in chat, task references
Task board, progress tracker.
Change log, comment interface.
Final review screen, Buildcard summary.
04
Solutions
Seamless Collaboration
Improved Task Management
Built-in Communication
Change Tracking
01
Problems
Teams couldn't co-edit Buildcards, causing delays in updates and inefficiencies.
Lack of real-time collaboration
No role-based permissions
Communication breakdown
Poor progress tracking
Missing change log
02
Research
Analyzed competitors' collaboration tools, focusing on gaps in real-time editing, permissions, and communication to identify key areas for improvement.
competitor audit
Builder.ai
Bubble.io
AppsGeyser
Squarespace
Competitor List
General users wanting custom apps
Individuals/small teams for web apps
Beginners aiming for quick app builds
Small businesses/bloggers
Target User Base
Collaboration Tools
Lacking (in brief, being introduced)
Lacks real-time collaboration
No collaboration tools
Limited (shared access options)
Planned (via Buildcard collaboration)
Not supported
Not supported
Not supported
Real-Time Editing
Planned (admin control in Buildcard)
Not supported
Not supported
Not supported
Role-based Permissions
Planned (to track Buildcard edits)
Supported via plugins
Not supported
Not supported
Change Log
Planned (discussion within Buildcard)
Not built-in
Not built-in
Not built-in
Communication Tools
Currently lacks collaboration features but plans to introduce real-time editing, role-based permissions, and built-in communication tools, addressing significant user needs.
Focuses on non-technical users with AI-driven development but trails competitors offering collaboration functionality.
Lacks real-time collaboration features but supports versioning and plugins for tracking changes.
Primarily serves individuals or small teams for web app development, offering flexibility but not built-in communication tools.
Focused on quick app creation for beginners, with no collaboration tools or advanced tracking features.
Caters to users needing simple, standalone apps, offering limited scalability or team support.
Limited team collaboration features, primarily geared toward website-building rather than app development.
Best suited for small businesses and bloggers, with basic shared access options but no real-time editing tools.
Notes
Mapped the user journey for each feature, pinpointing pain points and key touchpoints to guide the design process.
customer journey maps
Task Assignment and Notifications
Initial Interaction
Sees task assignment option in the wireframe.
Suggest clearer labels for task assignments.
Testing Features
Tests assigning tasks and adding collaborators.
Add tooltips for new users to explain each role/permission.
User Flow Testing
Verifies if task assignments are easy to manage (are they clearly visible?).
Collaboration Tools
Ensures the ability to invite others and assign them tasks is functional.
Final Assessment
Checks if task assignment flows smoothly and if roles are clear.
Add a search/filter option for task management.
Actions
Feedback & Suggestions
Created wireframes to define user flows and validate core functionality, ensuring the product met user needs from the start.
low - fidelity wireframes
Developed user personas and mapped the final customer journey to refine design decisions, ensuring alignment with the target audience and user goals.
user insights
Rick Boyle
Age
29
Role
Product Manager
Goals
Manage team workflows and ensure tasks are completed on time.
Maintain clear communication with the team throughout the project lifecycle.
Keep track of project progress and deliverables.
Pain Points
Difficulty in tracking who is working on what tasks.
Lack of real-time updates or visibility into progress.
Communication gaps leading to delays or misunderstandings.
Initial Interaction
Collaboration
Task Management
Feedback Cycle
Finalization
Thoughts/Feelings
Finds team management tools easy to navigate and visually appealing.
Enjoys the seamless integration of communication and task linking.
Feels reassured by real-time updates and clear task breakdowns.
Finds the feedback process smooth and highly transparent.
Pleased with the polished summary and team collaboration experience.
Actions
Explores the Buildcard and team roles to understand project setup.
Starts a chat to discuss changes with team members.
Tracks assigned tasks using the progress tracker and reviews team contributions.
Reviews change log and adds comments for team adjustments.
Conducts a final review of the Buildcard and discusses team outcomes.
Touchpoints
Dashboard, role management modal.
Built-in chat, task references
Task board, progress tracker.
Change log, comment interface.
Final review screen, Buildcard summary.
03
Final Design Concepts
Final Design Concepts
05
How My Solutions Deliver Optimal Results for Users
Real-time Collaboration at Scale
Real-time Collaboration at Scale
Enabling multiple teams to collaborate simultaneously increases productivity and ensures updates are instantly shared, reducing project delays.
Efficient Task Tracking
Efficient Task Tracking
Integrated progress tracking across teams helps align large projects, making it easier to monitor milestones and deadlines across diverse departments.
Centralized Communication Hub
Centralized Communication Hub
Internal communication tools within the platform remove reliance on external apps, streamlining interactions for large-scale teams and ensuring real-time updates.
04
Solutions
Seamless Collaboration
Improved Task Management
Built-in Communication
Change Tracking
Real-time collaboration enabled team productivity by allowing multiple members to work on Buildcards together.
05
How My Solutions Deliver Optimal Results for Users
Real-time Collaboration at Scale
Real-time Collaboration at Scale
Enabling multiple teams to collaborate simultaneously increases productivity and ensures updates are instantly shared, reducing project delays.
Efficient Task Tracking
Efficient Task Tracking
Integrated progress tracking across teams helps align large projects, making it easier to monitor milestones and deadlines across diverse departments.
Centralized Communication Hub
Centralized Communication Hub
Internal communication tools within the platform remove reliance on external apps, streamlining interactions for large-scale teams and ensuring real-time updates.
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