What’s the big deal about the event creation flow?
When you want to add a new event to your calendar, the process is typically straightforward, right? You tap a button, enter the event details, pick a time, maybe add some reminders, and voilà, you’re done. But if you’re managing many appointments, deadlines, and events, that process can start feeling like a bit of a chore. You might find yourself clicking through multiple screens, filling out tons of fields, and—let’s be real—just wishing for something faster.
This is where the UI improvement comes in: a streamlined, single-screen event creation form. Imagine opening the event creation screen and seeing just the essentials upfront, with everything you need in one organized view. Everything is right there, clearly labeled, and ready for you to fill out.
The development process of the new Event Editor.
How does the new UI work?
Here’s how this improvement would work in action:
- Minimalist Design – The first thing you’ll notice is the clean, uncluttered design. You’ll see only the most important fields upfront: event title, date and time, location, and a summary of guests. No scrolling or excessive tabs needed.
- Block Grouping – Fields are grouped according to their role in event creation, so you can find everything you need in one place. Want to create an all-day event? You can go directly to the time section and find what you need!
- Inline Options – Need to set a reminder? Instead of jumping to another screen, you can just tap to add reminders, and they’ll show up right below the main details. Super easy and super fast!
- Quick Add for Recurring Events – Planning a weekly yoga class or monthly team meeting? With a much simpler page, choose your rules or customize them as you need!
The old UI.
The old vs. the new: A big leap in UI/UX
Let’s break down the old UI vs. the new UI because the difference in usability is truly significant.
Old UI: Dry and hard to navigate
• Lack of Visual Hierarchy: All the fields - title, time, place, reminders and others - are crammed together with no clear visual differentiation, except for the order in which they appear. This made it difficult and time-consuming to discern each block of information.
• Scrolling Chaos: Key fields (like time and location) might be buried under less important options, requiring unnecessary scrolling to access.
• Complex Dropdowns and Settings: Adding recurring events, reminders, and descriptions often involves clicking through confusing menus and options, adding to the mental load.
The new UI.
New UI: Clean, simple, and efficient
• Clear Visual Hierarchy: We grouped blocks of information of the same type into containers. The most important fields—event title, date, and time—are placed front and center, making it clear what you need to do first.
• Alignment of Categories: Icons are like pears in a box full of different fruits. How would you visualize all the pears faster? We’ve lined icons all up in a vertical column, and as they translate actions visually, finding each interaction is now quicker.
• Inline Options: Additional settings like reminders and notes appear below the main event details, so you can add them without leaving the page.
• Quick Recurring Event Setup: Adding repeating events is as simple as selecting a toggle or dropdown to set the frequency, without needing to dive into advanced settings.
The old UI vs. the new UI.
Why it’s a game-changer
This small adjustment can have a big impact on the time you spend managing your calendar. By simplifying the process of creating events, it allows you to do things more quickly, with less effort. You’ll be able to add events quickly without feeling overwhelmed by too many steps. What’s more, it reduces the mental burden of trying to navigate multiple screens and fields, allowing you to concentrate on what really matters: making your calendar work for you!
A whole new calendar experience on any device!
The bottom line
A cleaner, more intuitive calendar app experience isn’t just about aesthetics - it’s about making your life a little easier. With a simpler event creation flow, your calendar app will stop feeling like a chore and start feeling like a tool that actually works for you. So the next time you open your calendar to add an important meeting or fun plans for the weekend, remember that this process should be faster with a simplified user interface and a more fluid experience.
Are you ready for more UI/UX improvements? We certainly are! We sure are!