Deep Work Dashboard
When you open the Inbox, you’re greeted with a header showing your Work Area for the current day:Productivity Velocity
Weekly task completion chart showing efficiency trends
Daily Focus
High-focus tasks completed with circular progress ring
Tasks Done
Last 5 days completion bar chart with daily goal tracking
Understanding the Metrics
Productivity Velocity- Shows a week-long trend of task completion
- Displays efficiency percentage vs. previous period
- Example: “+12% Efficiency” badge
- Tracks high-energy tasks completed today
- Shows trend compared to yesterday (e.g., “+25% vs yesterday”)
- Visual progress ring toward daily focus goal (default: 3 tasks)
- Mini bar chart of last 5 days
- Today’s bar highlighted in cyan (
#06b6d4) - Shows progress like “4/8” (completed/goal)
Energy Filter System
The Inbox’s most powerful feature is the energy filter, letting you match tasks to your current energy level:View the filter bar
Look for the “Filter by Energy” section with three pills:
- Low Energy (emerald green)
- Neutral (yellow)
- High Focus (purple)
Select your energy level
Click on the pill matching your current state. The task list updates instantly.
Work on filtered tasks
When “High Focus” is selected, the section title changes to “Deep Work” with a “HIGH FOCUS” badge.
By default, the Inbox opens with High Focus selected, encouraging you to tackle your most demanding work first.
Task List and Interaction
Below the energy filter, you’ll see your filtered task list:- Each task displays with a checkbox, title, and metadata
- Click the checkbox to mark tasks complete
- Tasks have energy indicators (colored dots) showing their energy requirement
- Empty state message: “No tasks match this filter” when no results
Task Actions
From the Inbox header, you can:- Search
- Notifications
- New Task
Use the search bar to filter tasks by keyword across title and notes.
When to Use Inbox vs Other Views
Choose the right view for your workflow:| View | Best For | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Inbox | Deep work sessions | You want to focus on high-energy tasks or need productivity metrics |
| Today | Daily execution | You want a simple list of today’s scheduled tasks |
| Upcoming | Future planning | You need to see what’s coming in the next days/weeks |
| Anytime | Context switching | You’re working on specific projects |
Workflow Tips
Morning Focus Routine
Morning Focus Routine
- Open the Inbox
- Check your Daily Focus score
- Keep the “High Focus” filter active
- Tackle 2-3 deep work tasks before checking email
Energy-Based Time Blocking
Energy-Based Time Blocking
- Morning (9-12): High Focus tasks (purple)
- Afternoon (1-3): Neutral tasks (yellow)
- Late day (4-6): Low Energy tasks (green)
Using the Velocity Chart
Using the Velocity Chart
- Check weekly trends every Monday
- If efficiency is down, review your task estimation
- Celebrate upward trends - they indicate improving habits
Visual Design
The Inbox embraces the “White Paper” aesthetic with neon accents:- Clean white/dark backgrounds
- Jewel-tone accent colors (emerald, sapphire, ruby, lavender)
- Smooth animations on card hover
- Neon purple (
#a855f7) for focus elements - Cyan (
#06b6d4) for current day highlights
All productivity metrics animate smoothly when the page loads, creating a delightful, premium experience.