To-Do List for WhatsApp

UX/UI Project

This feature aims to integrate task management into the widely used messaging platform, addressing the needs of users who currently rely on separate applications for this purpose.

Research

The research began with a survey to understand user habits regarding daily task management. Key questions included:

Do you manage a day-to-day list of assignments?
Which applications do you use for managing your tasks?

Findings

Task Management Habits: A significant majority (94%) of participants reported that they manage day-to-day tasks using some form of a list.
Preferred Applications: The most commonly used applications for task management were WhatsApp, Notes, and Google Keep.
Types of Lists Managed: Participants predominantly manage shopping lists, specifically grocery shopping lists.
Usage Patterns: Two distinct user groups emerged:
- Individuals who manage lists independently, often sending messages to themselves on WhatsApp.
- Users who create lists to share with others.

Comparative Analysis of Existing Applications

This comparison shows how WhatsApp currently stacks up against Apple Notes and Google Keep in terms of features relevant to note-taking and task management. As of now, WhatsApp does not support typical note-taking or checklist features, which is a gap your proposed To-Do List feature aims to fill.

Feature Category	Apple Notes	Google Keep	WhatsApp
User Interface	Clean, minimalistic interface	Colorful, cardbased layout	Simple, chatfocused interface
Ecosystem Integration	Seamless with Apple ecosystem via iCloud	Integrates with Google ecosystem and Drive	Integrated within its own messaging ecosystem
Shared Features	- Text notes - Checklists - Voice memos - Attachments	- Text notes - Checklists - Voice memos - Attachments	- Text messaging - Voice memos - Media sharing (not supportive of checklists)
Unique Features	Handwriting and sketching Document scanning Folder organization	Collaborative sharing Labels and reminders Web clipping	Instant messaging Endtoend encryption Group chats (not supportive of notetaking features)
Search Functionality	Powerful, includes handwritten notes	Fast, includes labels and reminders	Basic search within chats
Security	Passcode or biometric lock for notes	Relies on Google account security	Endtoend encryption for messages
Cross-Platform Availability	Mainly iOS and macOS, limited on iCloud.com	Available on multiple platforms including web	Available on multiple platforms (iOS, Android, web)

Personas

Based on the survey results, two personas were created to represent the primary user groups:

Solo List Managers: Individuals who prefer managing their tasks independently.
Collaborative List Managers: Users who regularly share their lists with others, such as family members or colleagues.