AI & Evolving Command Palette Search
Project Details
My Role
Product Design — Interaction Design, Prototyping, Technical Documentation
Team
Luke W, Lead SWE (Initial MVP)
Denis M, FE SWE
Ben B, PM
Timeline & Status for Initial MVP
- Q3 2023 Redesign Proposal
- Q4 2024 Approved for 2025 Roadmap
- Q1 2025 RoadmapScheduled Delivery for AI Command Palette Interface
Overview
This project explores how a lightweight internal MVP evolved into a strategic, AI-ready command palette experience embedded within Prism’s core navigation.
What started as an immediate client need evolved into a critical search capability that became foundational for navigating artist-related data across Prism’s platform. Building on this momentum, we reimagined the feature as a scalable, performant search layer for artist events and reporting data. The initial MVP developed by our lead engineer demonstrated strong user adoption and engagement.
Jump to Event was a command palette feature that empowered users to quickly locate event and reporting information. Its success validated the need for an extensible interface — one that could grow into a more intelligent, AI-assisted search experience.
Initial Success
The Power of Bottom-Up Innovation
When organic adoption speaks volumes
The initial MVP's success was evident with the: high time-to-activation, feature stickiness, and repeat sustained engagement signaling product-market fit.
User feedback:
We want this to do more!
This organic growth signaled an opportunity to evolve the feature further.
North star design principles
01. Speed & Efficiency
Fast, keyboard-driven access to event data
02. Scalability
Flexible enough to support AI command interpretation
03. Framework Compatibility
Designed for Angular while incorporating modern UI patterns
Process
Understanding the Landscape
Initial research focused on best-in-class command palette implementations, particularly @pacocoursey's CMDK component.
Component Architecture
Designing for Scale
The redesigned component introduced:
- Structured data organization
- Enhanced routing capabilities
- Extensible architecture for AI query handling
Visual Evolution
From Functional to Polished
- Refined typography and spacing
- Improved information hierarchy
- Clearer interaction states and feedback
LOOKING FORWARD
Future Roadmap Integration
The prototype and technical documentation serve as foundation for:
- Inclusion in Prism's 2025 roadmap
- A planned AI powered command input system
- Alignment across engineering, product, & design
PROJECT IMPACT & LEARNINGS
Bottom-up Innovation
MVPs can validate strategic opportunities when surfaced early
Data-Driven Evolution
Usage analytics directly shaped roadmap investment
Technical Prototyping
Fast design cycles accelerated both stakeholder buy-in and customer validation
Cross-functional Alignment
Early and ongoing stakeholder involvement and technical documentation were crucial for roadmap inclusion