Stop Managing Tasks. Start Completing Them.
TaskQueue is a productivity application I built around a radical constraint: one active task at a time, no exceptions.
The Problem
Traditional task managers encourage list-making over list-completing. They reward organizing work instead of doing work.
Users end up with hundreds of tasks they'll never complete, spending more time managing their system than actually working.
The Solution
TaskQueue enforces single-threaded focus through constraint-based design:
- Only one active task allowed
- No categories, tags, or priority levels
- No elaborate organization schemes
- Clean interface that gets out of your way
The Philosophy
When you can only have one active task, you're forced to:
Choose What Actually Matters
No hiding behind "someday" lists. If it matters, it's your one task.
Start Working Instead of Organizing
The system disappears. Your task is right there.
Finish Before Moving On
Completion becomes the default, not the exception.
Confront Procrastination Immediately
You can't pretend to be productive by shuffling tasks.
Technical Implementation
Native performance, native feel, works with Apple ecosystem
Privacy-focused. Your tasks never leave your device.
Designed for flow state. Minimal mouse/touch interaction.
No accounts, no syncing issues, no server dependencies
Why This Matters
TaskQueue demonstrates product thinking that applies to all my work:
Constraints as Design
The best solutions often come from deliberate limitations, not unlimited options.
Behavioral Psychology
Procrastination isn't about time management. Understanding the real problem drives better solutions.
Saying "No" to Features
Some features make products worse. Knowing what not to build is critical.
What I Learned Building TaskQueue
About Productivity
- Most "important" tasks aren't
- Completion beats organization every time
- Simple systems survive chaos
About Product Design
- The best feature is often the one you don't build
- Users don't always know what they need
- Constraints force clarity
Current Status
TaskQueue is a personal productivity tool I use daily. I'm exploring broader release without compromising the core philosophy that makes it effective.
The challenge: How do you release a tool built around constraint when the market expects endless features?
Skills Demonstrated
Swift, native application architecture, platform conventions
Constraint-based thinking, feature prioritization, saying "no"
Understanding procrastination, designing for actual human behavior
Minimalist interfaces, keyboard workflows, flow state optimization
Try TaskQueue
TaskQueue shows how I think about product design, constraints, and building solutions that actually solve problems.