What is Dango?
The app name comes from the colorful Japanese snack, known for its tri-color rice flour ball shape.
The symbol represents a modular and customizable bite-sized joy that is easy for all to enjoy.
Dango is a productivity and task management software targeted towards modern hobbyists and avid gamers.
Built for
Desktop & Mobile OS
User Research
Target Audience:
Gamers in their 20-30s
Users who want to be able to manage their time better
Maintain a balanced outlook on both their game time and real-life responsibilities in one spot
Wants to keep track of their journey and progress and have better control on how they spend their time
Research Highlights
below are the most popular insights gathered during user interviews.
we can see a pattern and a concern with how they spend their time and mental bandwidth.
Tends to get distracted easily
Procrastinates often on important things
Spends up to an hour looking for the right resource
Losing track of what they were focusing on/ the task at hand
Marco Scott
The Hardcore Gamer
He/They
28
Software Engineer
Console gamer, but hooks it up to his computer.
Perfectionistic
Min-Maxer who tries to complete as many side-quests.
Very experienced gamer who likes clearing hard end-game content.Enjoys diving into stories and immersing himself in learning about game characters and lore.
The Party Gamer
Kate Lee
She/Her
30
Full-time twitch streamer
PC but plays with a controller most of the time
Has a hard time managing between tasks, schedules and in-game objectives
Enjoys streaming content to their audience.
Enjoys MMORPGs, MOBAs, and other social-aspected party games.
Sketches
& Visual Development
Using insights from user interviews, one key factor i noticed was the need to declutter and consolidate.
the average user has 9-18 tabs open while browsing the internet, without counting running background applications.
Dango aims to simplify multitasking and facilitate better habits that build focus.
User Interface
Feature 1
Now Playing
When you finally sit down for some game time, keep yourself in the loop with timers that lets you know when to go back to your priorities.
Plus, you get to know which friends you can nerd out and bond together with while you play your game.
Feature 2
Quick Lookup
Gone are the days you need to look something up, and read through blocks of text to only hit a wall.
Quick Lookup uses AI to streamline and show you the resources that are helpful for you, without the extra clutter.
The results are stacked like dating app cards, so you can swipe away to find your perfect match, or bookmark and save it for later.
Feature 3
Notepad
Sketch, Jot, Brainstorm.
All in one place.
Super notepad auto-saves your notes, and keeps it tidy for you to refer back to it whenever.
Feature 4
Bookmarks Library
View, sort and manage your saved bookmarks easily.
you’re now one tap away from sharing your resources and knowledge.
Engaging in hobbies has benefits that are often overlooked; video games for example promote cognitive development, social interaction, educational opportunities, and creative expression. It is a versatile medium that can provide both leisure and personal growth, making it a valuable and rewarding pastime.
Dango’s goal is not to discourage the hobbies that bring you joy; but to empower users to plan their time and make better decisions for themselves.
You’re allowed to enjoy yourself!
