Tally

Project overview

Tally is a concept mobile app built around one idea: a short list of today's tasks, and a timer that helps you finish them one at a time.

The opportunity

Many task apps grow into long, stressful lists. This concept explores a calmer approach that limits the day to a handful of tasks and connects each one to a focused work session.

Project goals

• Make adding a task take a few seconds
• Encourage a short, realistic daily list
• Connect tasks directly to focus sessions
• Work offline and sync when a connection is available

Solution and design direction

The home screen shows only today. Tasks can be added with one tap, and starting a focus session from a task opens a full-screen timer with minimal distractions. A gentle progress ring shows how much of the day's list is done.

Technologies and platforms

Proposed for this concept; real projects are scoped individually.

• Cross-platform framework or native Swift and Kotlin
• Local-first storage
• Push notifications
• Optional cloud sync

Platforms supported: iOS, Android

Key features

• Today view. One focused list for the current day.
• Focus timer. Start a session from any task.
• Offline first. Everything works without a connection.
• Accessible design. Large touch targets and support for system text sizes.

Screens and mockups

Development approach

A clickable prototype is tested with a small group of users before development. The app is then built in short cycles, with test builds distributed for feedback ahead of the store submission.

Results