OVERVIEW:
Should I Do Laundry? is a self-directed app that helps people check whether the weather is suitable for hanging washing outside. It shows the conditions right now and good drying hours for the day, without asking users to interpret rain charts.
The project brought together my graphic design background and AI-assisted development to create a working Android beta.
PROBLEM:
Weather forecasts give you plenty of information, but you still have to work out what it means for your washing.
My first approach added clothing types, load sizes and wash schedules. Those choices made a quick check unnecessarily complicated and suggested a level of certainty about drying times that the app couldn’t provide.
SOLUTION:
I stripped it back to two things: what’s happening now, and which hours look good for drying outdoors. Tomorrow’s outlook and optional settings stay out of the way.
I paired a light “Should I Do” with a bold, widely spaced “Laundry” and an amber question mark. Carefully balanced widths and alignment bring the two lines together, while General Sans carries the identity into the interface.
A dark palette, warm amber accents, large weather icons and colour-coded guidance make the answer easy to find. Short explanations provide context without clutter. The app offers forecast-based guidance, rather than promising when clothes will be dry.
TESTING AND REFINEMENT:
Android testing uncovered screen-sizing and keyboard issues that weren’t apparent on desktop. Tester feedback also prompted multilingual support, including Hebrew’s right-to-left layout, alternative themes and a choice of time formats.
The app is currently in beta, with device testing and translation refinement ongoing.
WORKING WITH AI:
I led the concept, branding, interface design and creative direction. AI helped implement the code, weather animations and technical checks.
My role involved continually questioning the output: removing unnecessary features, refining unclear wording and keeping the experience focused on one simple task.