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From Grayscale to Technicolor: A Productivity Gem! 5 Tacos!
If you appreciate a clean, sophisticated workspace, ByDesign is a must-have. It manages to stay minimalistic without sacrificing power. The customizable dashboard is the heart of the app, and the setup is surprisingly intuitive.
The best way to describe the experience of using ByDesign is like the moment Dorothy steps into Oz—the more you explore the features and customize your layout, the more the platform "wakes up" and reveals its full potential. Having Team Chat integrated already adds so much value, and I am waiting with excitement for the Kanaban feature to roll out!
The only thing I’d love to see added to the roadmap is designated spaces in the sidebar for Habits and a Journal. While you can currently create Folders or Pages to house these, having them as prominent, standalone icons would make the platform feel even more cohesive and intentional.
The upcoming AI integrations are the icing on the cake. Truly incredible support and a brilliant UI. Highly recommended!
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May 11, 2026Hey Robyn!
The “Dorothy stepping into Oz” line… I had to read it twice. That may genuinely be the best description anyone’s written about ByDesign, and I’ll be thinking about it for a while!
I’m so glad the dashboard is clicking for you. And your Habits + Journal sidebar idea is one of the sharpest pieces of feedback we’ve gotten on AppSumo. You’re absolutely right that making them standalone icons would make the experience feel more cohesive and intentional. It’s going in front of the team first thing Monday.
Kanban is close. And the AI rollout is going to be even better than what we’ve teased so far. I think you’re going to love where this is heading. :)
Thank you again for this. A five-taco review from a Sumo-ling since ’23 means a lot.
Cheers!