Project overview
A Linear / Trello-class desktop project board built around macOS conventions: traffic-light window chrome, sidebar with workspace switcher, four-column kanban with smooth drag-and-drop, ⌘K command palette, label colors, due dates, and a card detail drawer. Demo runs in a real MacBook Air 15 device frame.
The brief
Target client
B2B SaaS teams shipping a desktop companion, agencies wanting a branded internal tool, internal R&D teams.
Business problem
Browser SaaS apps lose context every time the user switches tabs. Real desktop tools live in the dock and stay running.
Business value
A high-engagement workspace tool that lives in the dock, opens with ⌘+Space, and feels like part of the OS.
Features included
- Drag-and-drop cards across columns (Framer Motion)
- ⌘K command palette
- Label colors + due dates
- Card detail drawer with markdown body
- Sidebar with workspace switcher
- Native macOS title bar (traffic lights) + menus
- Persistent board state via localStorage
- Real MacBook Air 15 device frame in-browser
Pages included
BoardCard detailCommand paletteSidebar
Outcomes
App launch
< 700ms
Memory usage
< 120 MB
macOS 14+
Targeted