Objective

To develop a digital platform that enhances homeowners’ ability to manage, maintain, and financially plan for their home ownership responsibilities effectively, minimizing unexpected costs and maximizing the lifespan of home systems and appliances.

Background

Homeowners often face the challenge of unexpected home maintenance costs and the complexity of managing various home-related expenses. Metronome was conceptualized to address these issues by providing predictive insights, maintenance scheduling, and financial oversight through an accessible digital interface.

Solution

Metronome integrates advanced predictive analytics to forecast necessary maintenance and replacements, offers tailored recommendations to improve home health, and provides a centralized platform for monitoring significant expenses and savings opportunities. This solution aims to transform how homeowners interact with and manage their properties, making it a proactive rather than reactive experience.

Project Stakeholders

• CEO
• CTO
• Back-End Developer

My Contribution

As the Product Designer and Front-End Developer for Metronome, I led the design and implementation of the user interface. I created comprehensive designs and prototypes using Figma, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience. Subsequently, I developed the front-end architecture using React, styled with Tailwind CSS for a responsive design, and incorporated animations with Framer Motion to enhance visual engagement and user interaction.

Results

The launch of Metronome markedly enhanced user engagement and satisfaction levels. Homeowners gained a deeper insight into their maintenance requirements and financial management for their properties. The platform effectively forecasted significant expenses, enabling users to mitigate future costly repairs. Its user-friendly and responsive design contributed to higher retention rates, demonstrating the platform’s efficacy in addressing the demands of contemporary homeowners.

CEO Testimonial

Jared’s unique skillset of design chops + Front-end skills put Metronome in a place to rapidly prototype, make crucial decisions and then move quickly towards launch. He was able to both build features and product from scratch but also work with existing design patterns, products decisions, and in collaboration with others. He’s a good addition to any team.

• Paul Crowe

CTO Testimonial

Jared was responsible for the UI/UX design of our product from the ground up. Starting with just a logo and a concept, he played a pivotal role in transforming it into a beautiful, functional product now live in the market. He was instrumental in designing and building key features such as the homeowner, landlord, and buyer dashboards, as well as the customer onboarding experience. Jared wore multiple hats—some days he was our design champion, and on others, he worked as a front-end engineer. He consistently demonstrated an ability to quickly pick up new skills and adapt to the needs of the project. As a core team member, Jared was crucial to the successful launch of our product.

• Susan Shao