Wardope
Project Manager & Tech Lead & iOS Developer
Background
Young adults often struggle with daily outfit planning and wardrobe management, lacking tools to organize their clothing and receive personalized styling suggestions. Wardope addresses this by providing an AI-powered styling app that digitizes wardrobes and delivers smart outfit recommendations. The app is currently in active development through the Catalyst Apple Developer Academy program, continuously evolving based on user feedback and market insights.
Developed through Apple Developer Academy Catalyst Program with continuous user feedback integration
Key Features
Wardope provides a comprehensive styling solution with AI-powered recommendations, wardrobe digitization, and personalized outfit planning features designed specifically for the modern young adult lifestyle.
Wardrobe Management
Upload and organize clothing items via camera, gallery, or default items with intelligent categorization
Smart Suggestions
AI-powered outfit recommendations based on weather, occasion, and personal style preferences
Style It Your Way
Users can customize and save favorite outfits with mix-and-match capabilities and styling preview
Outfits on Schedule
Plan outfits in advance with a built-in calendar feature and scheduling system
Technical Implementation
Built with SwiftUI and SwiftData for modern iOS development, integrated with AI recommendation systems, camera functionality for wardrobe digitization, and weather API integration for context-aware styling suggestions.
Technical Challenge
The main technical challenge involves integrating AI recommendation algorithms with real-time user preferences while maintaining optimal performance. Additionally, creating an intuitive wardrobe digitization process that works seamlessly with the styling preview system requires careful UX design and technical implementation.
Lessons Learned as Project Manager
Six Months at Apple Developer Academy Catalyst
Project Management Complexity
Being a Project Manager extends far beyond creating timelines and sprint planning - it requires ensuring all plans remain relevant to user needs and accurately targeted for the market, while adapting to team capacity and conditions.
Team Specialization & Strengths
Not every team member needs to touch every area of the project. People contribute best when they focus on areas where they're comfortable and strong, delivering maximum value from their chosen roles.
Product Success Beyond Features
Even when features perfectly address problems and fit the target market, products won't materialize without engagement and ownership from within the team. Leaders must cultivate this spirit.
Leadership & Ego Management
Being the fastest worker doesn't mean the team can match that pace. Every member has their own rhythm, priorities, and responsibilities. Success comes from agreeing on a shared pace rather than imposing one's will.
My Role
I served dual roles as Project Manager & Tech Lead & iOS Developer, responsible for project coordination, team management, technical direction, SwiftUI implementation, and overall development workflow coordination.