Truecaller

Smart SMS for over 300 million users worldwide

Role

Lead Product Designer

Tools Used

Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Trello, Zeplin

Year

2019 to 2020

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Problem

Constant bombardment of spam SMS messages on mobile phones is disrupting daily life, causing frustration, wasting time, and potentially leading to missed important messages amidst the clutter.
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Research

The research aims to explore user behaviors, preferences, and pain points related to managing SMS messages, with a focus on designing a space that organizes important messages and actions efficiently while minimizing interruptions and only notifying users when necessary.

Strategy

Strategy is to implementing intelligent categorization, customizable notification settings, and seamless integration with user workflows, ensuring timely and relevant notifications while minimizing interruptions.
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Design Phase

Creating a cohesive and user-friendly platform where users can easily manage their upcoming reminders for various activities such as bills, travel, online shopping, movies, and so on, as well as a separate finance page that allows users to follow recent financial transactions across several accounts.
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Powerful inline information cards embedded within SMS bubbles, featuring relevant call-to-action prompts tailored to the contentof each message. The design will prioritize seamless integration, visual prominence, and user-friendly interactions to provide users with contextual information and actionable options directly within their messaging conversations.
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Redesigning notifications from TrueCaller to ensure crucial updates from SMS are prioritized and easily accessible, facilitating seamless action-taking directly from notifications to enhance user engagement and prevent the overlooking of important information.
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Key Takeaways

  • User-Centric Thinking: Prioritizing the user perspective throughout the project lifecycle ensures that the final product truly meets the needs and expectations of its intended audience, leading to greater user satisfaction and adoption.
  • Collaborative Team Efforts: Collaboration with cross-functional teams fosters synergy, creativity, and efficiency, enabling the delivery of a smart product in a timely manner by leveraging the diverse expertise and perspectives of team members.
  • Clarity in Design Communication: Clear and concise communication of design concepts and ideas is essential for ensuring alignment among team members and stakeholders, minimizing misunderstandings, and ultimately leading to the development of a coherent and impactful product.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Smart SMS feature integrated within TrueCaller has emerged as a pivotal solution, revolutionizing the messaging experience for over 300 million users worldwide. By leveraging innovative technology and user-centric design principles, Smart SMS has successfully addressed the challenges of managing cluttered inboxes, empowering users with streamlined access to important messages and actionable insights. With over 300 million users benefiting from its capabilities, Smart SMS stands as a testament to the transformative power of technology in enhancing our everyday lives.

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