Complex is designed with everyday life in mind, perfectly suited for managing both personal and work projects. But it's about much more than just managing tasks; it’s about organizing and planning anything really. We’ve collected various ways our users utilize Complex, aiming to inspire you to explore its full potential.
Whether you're renovating your house, planning a wedding or organizing your reading list, Complex streamlines these processes with ease. Its user-friendly Kanban boards visualize your projects and make it simple to see what needs to be done and who’s doing what.
If you’re curious about all the different ways you can use Complex, why not take a look at different examples below? They could give you some great ideas on how to handle everything from your professional tasks to personal commitments more efficiently.
Personal
Plan any event
Complex is your perfect companion for planning any event, whether it's a wedding, a fundraiser, a trip, a house renovation, or any get-together—Complex has you covered.
The Kanban board is the best way to plan and visualize these events, whether you're working solo or collaborating with your team.
Organize your favorites
Organize and keep track of everything you love! Whether it's your favorite movies, TV series, books, recipes, designs, or anything else that sparks your interest, you can easily catalog them all in one place.
Ensure everything is exactly where you want it, whenever you need it. Keep your favorites at your fingertips, beautifully organized and easy to find.
Note-taking
You read that correctly—Complex is not just a powerful tool for managing your tasks; it's also the perfect solution for taking and organizing notes. With Complex, you can easily create dedicated spaces for all your notes, ensuring that your ideas, thoughts, and important information are neatly organized exactly the way you want them.
Simply create a separate space for your notes, and easily arrange them in the right columns. Click on any note card to add detailed information, making it easy to track your thoughts and stay organized. Whether you're brainstorming, jotting down reminders, or storing important data, Complex offers a seamless and intuitive way to keep everything in order.
Plus, with our user-friendly mobile app, you can quickly add notes on the go, ensuring you never miss a moment of inspiration, no matter where you are.
Organize your reading list
Do you read a lot but find it challenging to keep track of everything you've read and still want to explore? Imagine having a dedicated space where you can organize all the books you're eager to dive into. With just a few clicks, you can create a personalized board listing all the books you wish to read, making it easier than ever to manage your reading list. Once you've finished a book, you can even leave a review to reflect on your experience and decide whether it's worth recommending to your friends.
This way, you'll never miss out on a great book again and can easily share your literary discoveries with others. Say goodbye to the days of forgetting titles or losing track of your reading goals. Keep your passion for reading alive and well-organized.
Save your favorite recipes
We’ve already mentioned how easy it is to keep track of all your favorite things, but let’s dive deeper into one of the most delightful aspects—your favorite recipes! Easily save each recipe to a dedicated board, creating a personalized collection of all your favorite recipes. Whether it’s your child’s favorite dish, a new recipe you’ve stumbled upon, or a go-to comfort meal, everything is neatly organized in one convenient space.
When you're feeling uninspired in the kitchen or simply can't decide what to cook, have a look at your recipe board and choose from your curated selection. It’s like having your own digital cookbook, filled with all the dishes you love. Never struggle with dinner ideas again!
Manage your budget
In today’s world, it feels like everything comes with a subscription—whether it’s Netflix, your car payment, software services, insurance, or countless others. With so many recurring expenses, it’s easy to lose track of exactly what you’re spending each month on your fixed costs. But managing these costs doesn't have to be overwhelming. You can simple create a dedicated card for each expense, recording the amount you pay so you’ll always be up to date on what's going out each month.
This not only helps you stay organized but also empowers you to regularly review your financial commitments. By seeing everything laid out clearly, you can re-evaluate what services you truly need and identify any subscriptions that might no longer serve you. Keep those finances in check!
Family blackboard
Imagine having a digital blackboard that keeps your entire family on track and organized! With so many things happening every day, it’s easy for important tasks and plans to slip through the cracks. Who’s responsible for walking the dog this afternoon? Have we already picked up those balloons for the birthday party? What time does that school activity start again?
With this digital family organizer, you can keep everyone in the loop and make sure nothing gets overlooked. Create and assign tasks, jot down reminders, and schedule events—all in one space that the whole family can access. It’s like having a central command center for your household!
Work
Save meeting notes
Do you have a lot of meetings and find it challenging to keep track of all your notes and discussions? Struggling to find the right tool to save and organize everything in one place? Look no further—Complex is here to help with that too!
With Complex, you can quite easily organize your meeting notes in a way that suits your workflow. Whether you prefer to arrange them by month, by the person involved, or by the type of meeting, Complex makes it easy to keep everything categorized and accessible.
But that's not all—you can also assign labels to each note card, allowing you to quickly filter and cross-categorize your meetings.
Run a startup
Running a startup is no small feat. It involves juggling countless tasks, from registering your business and building a website to creating a brand, hiring the right people, and keeping track of a seemingly endless to-do list. The demands can quickly become overwhelming as you try to keep everything organized and moving forward.
That’s where Complex comes in. It’s your all-in-one solution for organizing and streamlining every process your startup needs, all within a single, easy-to-use workspace. It's basically the command center of your startup.
With Complex, you can manage every aspect of your business in one place, keeping your workflow smooth and efficient. But you don’t have to do it alone—invite your team to join you on Complex, where you can assign tasks, share updates, and collaborate seamlessly. Whether you're working on a new project, tracking milestones, or just trying to stay on top of the daily grind, Complex makes it easy for everyone to stay aligned and focused. Together, you can propel your startup to the next level, turning your vision into reality without missing a beat.
Bonus: As soon as you add your first team member to your Complex workspace, a built-in chat functionality is automatically added to the sidebar, simplifying communication and keeping your team easily connected.
Redesign your website
Designing or redesigning a website is a complex process with many moving parts. It’s rarely something you tackle on your own; it typically involves collaboration with a team, each person contributing their expertise to bring the project to life. With so much to manage—like tracking which text still needs to be written, identifying which pages are complete, ensuring others are SEO optimized, and keeping the link to the staging environment handy—it’s easy for details to get lost in the shuffle.
Communication between the designer and the developer is crucial to make sure the design vision is accurately translated into a functional and beautiful website. By keeping all these tasks neatly tracked and visible in one place, you can ensure that everyone involved knows exactly what needs to be done and when. It’s about making the process smoother, reducing the chances of missed steps, and ultimately creating a website that is all you ever hoped for.
Track your goals
Stay on top of all your goals by keeping them organized and within reach. Whether it’s personal ambitions or professional milestones, you can easily track your progress every step of the way. As you work towards each goal, watch your list evolve and grow. And the best part? When you finally hit that goal, you get to celebrate by moving it to the 'Achieved' column!
It's a simple yet powerful way to visualize your accomplishments and keep the momentum going. Watching that 'Achieved' column fill up is not just satisfying—it’s a reminder of your hard work.
Hiring
Streamline your hiring process by creating a dedicated space for each candidate and adding them to a section named 'Hiring Process.' This way, you can effortlessly keep track of every applicant, moving them through each phase as they successfully complete interviews and assessments. No more jumping back and forth between emails, CVs, and spreadsheets—everything you need is now in one place.
With a clear, organized overview, you can collaborate seamlessly with your team, ensuring that no great talent slips through the cracks. Imagine having all the details about your job openings and candidates accessible from a single, easy-to-use dashboard. This approach not only saves you time but also makes the hiring process more efficient and less stressful.
Cross-team collaboration
Bring together people from different departments into a single, collaborative workspace. This way, your team can communicate and coordinate smoothly, breaking down the silos that can often hinder progress. One of the most common examples of cross-departmental collaboration is the dynamic interaction between designers, developers, and product managers. When these teams work together in a unified space, ideas flow more freely, and everyone stays on the same page.
Imagine having one central hub where all tasks, updates, and discussions are easily accessible to everyone involved. No more juggling multiple platforms or searching through endless email threads to find that crucial piece of information. Instead, you’ll have an easy-to-use and organized workspace where every department can contribute, share feedback, and move projects forward. This not only streamlines the workflow but also strengthens the collaboration between teams, leading to better outcomes
Track employee holidays
Use Complex to stay on top of everyone’s holidays and important events. With the calendar view, you can easily see who’s out and when, alongside their work schedules. It’s simple but powerful to use Complex for this, simply add a space called "Holidays" and switch to calendar view.
