Converge
A Collaborative Portal for Architectural Projects
Overview
Converge is a digital collaboration platform designed for consultants, clients, and key contributors involved in architectural projects. It provides a structured space for seamless communication, project tracking, and data management, ensuring transparency and efficiency in every phase of a project.
The Problem
Architectural projects involve multiple stakeholders , consultants, clients, and contributors who often face challenges in maintaining clear communication, accessing project updates, and tracking progress efficiently.Converge addresses this by offering an integrated collaboration hub that combines high-level project overviews with detailed data access, ensuring that all involved parties stay aligned
User Requirements
- Seamless User Experience: A straightforward, intuitive interface that enables effortless navigation and interaction.
- Comprehensive Organizational Profiles: Users need the ability to add and manage organization details for greater project transparency.
- Dynamic Project Dashboard & Analytics: A centralized hub providing key project insights, metrics, and performance tracking.
- Efficient Team & Role Management: Easy addition and management of team members with role-based permissions.
- Structured Scheduling & Phase Tracking: Clearly defined project timelines and milestones to streamline workflows and meet deadlines.
Design Process
Competitive Research
Harvest: Time tracking and invoicing software for teams and freelancers.
Monograph: Specialized for architecture firms, offering financial tracking alongside project management.
Float: Resource management tool for planning team workloads and scheduling projects.
Monday.com: Customizable work operating system with team collaboration features.
Monograph: Specialized for architecture firms, offering financial tracking alongside project management.By studying these tools, we identified strengths and gaps that informed Converge’s unique feature set and design approach.
Key Features
Centralized Dashboard
Provides an overview of active projects, key milestones, and team updates.Displays essential metrics like progress percentages, deadlines, and resource allocation
Project Information Hub
Allows users to upload and access project-related documents, blueprints, and specifications.Includes version control to track changes and updates.
Team & Organization Management
Users can create and manage organization profiles.Role-based permissions ensure that the right stakeholders have access to relevant information.
Scheduling & Phase Tracking
Users can set up project phases, assign tasks, and track schedules .Automated reminders for critical deadlines.
Project Imagery and Experiences
Images of projects, with 360 degree viewer for better understanding of fixtures within the area
Design Approach
