Track 03: present the future

Pe.App
From chaotic clicks to clean, AI-assisted presentation flows.

COMPANY

Poll Everywhere

ROLE

Sr. Product Designer

Duration

4 months

tools

Figma, Asana, Notion

Project Overview

Poll Everywhere was evolving from a polling tool to a real-time, AI-powered presentation platform. But the creation experience? It felt more like data entry than storytelling. My job was to design the new platform for speed, clarity, and flow so creators could do less clicking and more thinking.

Pain Points

Users had to jump between multiple views just to make a simple update.

Key settings were buried in modals or scattered across the interface.

The workflow felt disconnected and slow, especially for repeat users.

Competitive platforms (like Mentimeter and Slido) offered a smoother creation experience.

Goal

Eliminate friction and empower users to build presentations faster, with less effort and more delight.

Legacy Experience

The legacy experience (V1) required 6+plus steps across nested modals which added friction and slowed down frequent users.

This version lacked clarity and screen flexibility.

My Activities
This is the landing page for users to manage their activities.
New activity created
Users need to take additional steps to make edits to the polls. The screen real estate is also limited.
visual settings
The options displayed were very overwhelming and mislabeled.
My Activities
This is the landing page for users to manage their activities.
New activity created
Users need to take additional steps to make edits to the polls. The screen real estate is also limited.
visual settings
The options displayed were very overwhelming and mislabeled.
My Activities
This is the landing page for users to manage their activities.
New activity created
Users need to take additional steps to make edits to the polls. The screen real estate is also limited.
visual settings
The options displayed were very overwhelming and mislabeled.
My Activities
This is the landing page for users to manage their activities.
New activity created
Users need to take additional steps to make edits to the polls. The screen real estate is also limited.
visual settings
The options displayed were very overwhelming and mislabeled.

Early Sketches: Mapping the Creation Experience

These early sketches explored how to streamline poll creation by guiding users from activity prompts to inline editing. I focused on minimizing clicks, grouping related steps and establishing a consistent pattern for navigation, content input, and customization.

early sketches
early sketches
early sketches
early sketches

Wireframes: Streamlining Poll Creation (Part 1)

I explored modular panels and prompt based entry utilizing AI to reduce the number of steps to keep users in flow.

Wireframes informed early alignment with stakeholders.

AI activity prompt

The user can enter a manual prompt or click on one of the cards to begin generating a slide.

This design featured a combination of ideas for preference testing (Prompt ideas & Coaching examples).

AI prompt continued

This screen shows how the prompts will populate in the text area. The user has the option to edit or create.

Generating Activity

The previous prompt that was written or selected will be shown on this screen. The user is given the option to return to the previous screen however, that is dependent upon the timing of the AI generator.

Wireframes: Activity Customization
(Part 2)

I focused on enabling our users to customize their activity within a single screen by reducing clicks and condensing the settings panel. Categorizing options improved clarity, while inline editing supported faster poll changes and kept relevant items at the forefront.

Faster Poll Creation

When a new activity is created, users are prompted to edit the title inline with AI prompt suggestions "chips" to enhance clarity and engagement.

Inline editing & correctness

Users can now edit poll options inline, remove, or reorder items, and immediately preview layout changes. This reduces cognitive load and allows for quicker iteration.

AI Prompt Entry:
Accelerating Poll Creation

The AI prompt enabled presenters to create a full presentation from a single idea. By offering quick, editable suggestions, we reduced blank slate anxiety and gave users a flexible starting point without taking away control. The goal was to gain trust from our users.

This experience not only encouraged faster creation but it positioned Poll Everywhere to stay competitive in an evolving AI first market.

Final prompt Design
Based on usability feedback and engineering constraints, we opted for minimalist suggestion model for launch. The prompts were intentionally simple to avoid overwhelming users, while still guiding them toward the next step.
Poll generating flow
Usability testing revealed that the back button confused users. They expected it to undo their last action, but it actually triggered poll creation. Engineering planned to resolve this, but due to time constraints before launch, I removed the button and relied on a clear "close" icon to prevent accidental creation.
Final prompt Design
Based on usability feedback and engineering constraints, we opted for minimalist suggestion model for launch. The prompts were intentionally simple to avoid overwhelming users, while still guiding them toward the next step.
Poll generating flow
Usability testing revealed that the back button confused users. They expected it to undo their last action, but it actually triggered poll creation. Engineering planned to resolve this, but due to time constraints before launch, I removed the button and relied on a clear "close" icon to prevent accidental creation.
Final prompt Design
Based on usability feedback and engineering constraints, we opted for minimalist suggestion model for launch. The prompts were intentionally simple to avoid overwhelming users, while still guiding them toward the next step.
Poll generating flow
Usability testing revealed that the back button confused users. They expected it to undo their last action, but it actually triggered poll creation. Engineering planned to resolve this, but due to time constraints before launch, I removed the button and relied on a clear "close" icon to prevent accidental creation.
Final prompt Design
Based on usability feedback and engineering constraints, we opted for minimalist suggestion model for launch. The prompts were intentionally simple to avoid overwhelming users, while still guiding them toward the next step.
Poll generating flow
Usability testing revealed that the back button confused users. They expected it to undo their last action, but it actually triggered poll creation. Engineering planned to resolve this, but due to time constraints before launch, I removed the button and relied on a clear "close" icon to prevent accidental creation.

Final Design: Inline Editing & Customization

Original Flow:

Previously, users had to enter a separated editing screen to update their poll content which interrupted their flow and added unnecesary clicks.

Refined Approach:

In the final design, users can edit directly within the main view. Testing and previous feedback confirmed this made the process feel faster and more intuitive especially for frequent presenters.

Accessibility Win:

The entire screen now fully supports keyboard shortcuts and screen readers. This made the experience more accessible and efficient for all users.

inline editing
Stylized input fields clearly indicate when a user is in edit mode. This reduced confusion and reinforced real time changes.
side panel
The customization panel was streamlined and aligned to the right to keep all settings accessible without disrupting the users focus. Any changes made in this panel are reflected live.
inline editing
Stylized input fields clearly indicate when a user is in edit mode. This reduced confusion and reinforced real time changes.
side panel
The customization panel was streamlined and aligned to the right to keep all settings accessible without disrupting the users focus. Any changes made in this panel are reflected live.
inline editing
Stylized input fields clearly indicate when a user is in edit mode. This reduced confusion and reinforced real time changes.
side panel
The customization panel was streamlined and aligned to the right to keep all settings accessible without disrupting the users focus. Any changes made in this panel are reflected live.
inline editing
Stylized input fields clearly indicate when a user is in edit mode. This reduced confusion and reinforced real time changes.
side panel
The customization panel was streamlined and aligned to the right to keep all settings accessible without disrupting the users focus. Any changes made in this panel are reflected live.

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Customization Panel

I introduced a persistent side panel for themes, branding, and Ai driven suggestions. This allowed users to access customization tools without leaving the main editing view. By minimizing context switching, it kept the focus on content creation.

Right panel - customizations
The persistent right panel gives users quick access to poll type selection, styling options and custom themes all while in the main editing view. It also supports brand customization with logo uploads (coming soon for premium accounts in MSP).
Right panel - customizations
The persistent right panel gives users quick access to poll type selection, styling options and custom themes all while in the main editing view. It also supports brand customization with logo uploads (coming soon for premium accounts in MSP).
Right panel - customizations
The persistent right panel gives users quick access to poll type selection, styling options and custom themes all while in the main editing view. It also supports brand customization with logo uploads (coming soon for premium accounts in MSP).
Right panel - customizations
The persistent right panel gives users quick access to poll type selection, styling options and custom themes all while in the main editing view. It also supports brand customization with logo uploads (coming soon for premium accounts in MSP).

Results

These changes shaped the PE.App V2.0 MVP. I led strategy and design end-to-end while aligning cross-functional teams and translating research insights into a bold, scalable solution.

Increased Efficiency

Inline editing and AI-driven prompts led to a 25% boost in task completion speed, streamlining workflows for presenters.

Early Revenue Wins

What began as a $1 MVP goal turned into 20 paid signups during a limited release, signaling strong product-market fit.

Validated Market Fit

Positive response from early adopters unlocked internal investment and cross-team alignment to grow the product long term.

Scalable Foundation

Introduced a modular UI system built for future expansion and fast implementation of new features.

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