Taskern
I’m exploring a project-first workspace for tradespeople, bringing jobs, customers, schedules and progress into one place.
Self-directed application demonstration. Project names, customers and figures shown in the captured project list are labelled demo data.
The problem or opportunity
A small trade business can have several jobs at different stages, with schedules, customer information and follow-ups to keep track of. I wanted to explore a workspace structured around the project rather than a collection of disconnected records.
The concept & intended users
Taskern is an independent application demonstration for tradespeople and small trade businesses. It explores the journey from an enquiry to a completed job, alongside day-to-day planning and an overview of the business.
Design & development
I translate the business process into a usable structure: projects, stages, tasks and the information that connects them. I shape the interface and direct AI coding tools through incremental development, reviewing the result against those workflows.
Key functionality
The workspace includes an overview of work needing attention, a diary panel and business indicators. The project view separates enquiries, quoted work and completed jobs, with search, sorting and task progress shown on the project cards. Team and customer areas are also visible in the navigation.
Design decisions
The overview separates immediate attention from the broader business picture. Within the project view, stage labels and task completion sit beside each job, making the current state visible without opening every record. Grid and list controls offer two ways to inspect the same collection.
The result & next questions
The current result is an interactive demonstration of a project-first business workspace. The captured records are marked as demo data. It brings the project journey, immediate actions and business overview together in a form that can be explored and refined.
Questions to explore
- Which details are most useful at each stage of a project?
- How clearly can a small team see ownership, progress and the next action?