Truecaller
Smart SMS for over 300 million users worldwide
Role
Lead Product Designer
Tools Used
Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Trello, Zeplin
Year
2019 to 2020

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.