B2B SaaS · 48 Hour Design Challenge
Kickdrum: Resource Management Dashboard
Timeline
3 Days (48h)
Platform
SaaS Dashboard
Scope
Manager Flow
Tools
Figma + AI
Replacing fragmented spreadsheets with a single source of truth for design leads.
0
Schedule Conflicts
< 5s
Skill Matching
100%
Team Visibility
The Manual Mess
- ✕ Static spreadsheets with "Silent" revenue leakage
- ✕ Accidental double-bookings due to invisible timeline slippage
The Kickdrum Way
- ✓ Visual "White Space" instantly reveals team availability
- ✓ Dynamic Gantt view flags downstream conflicts in real-time
Design Logic
Timeline over List
A list only tells you who is free; a timeline tells you how long they are free. I used a Gantt view to visualize gaps in schedule as intuitive "White Space," enabling rapid decision-making.
The Context Sidebar (Fitts's Law)
The Pivot: I chose a persistent right sidebar over a separate project page to minimize travel distance for the primary assignment action. Keeping unassigned projects accessible allows for immediate drag-and-drop allocation.
Instant Skill Matching
Exposing skills as "Primary Tags" directly on the team list solves the skill-vs-availability disconnect. Managers can now filter for niche expertise like "Service Design" and verify open dates in one viewport.
Reflection
Within the 48-hour constraint, I prioritized the 'Manager View' over the 'Individual Contributor View' to ensure a robust solution for the primary persona. If given more time, I would stress-test the UI for teams of 50+ members.
