Gather

Inspiration

We noticed recovery often feels guilty or unproductive, especially when everyone around us is “always on" and social connection makes downtime feel real and rewarding.

What it does

Gather helps users schedule and protect recovery time with friends, see shared availability, and receive invites — all in one calendar.

How we built it

We designed a calendar-first app with left/right panels, drag-and-drop scheduling, friend availability overlays, and AI suggestions for social recovery.

Challenges we ran into

Balancing simplicity with helpful features, designing for different social comfort levels, and making recovery feel intentional without overloading users.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Creating a smooth, social-focused calendar that makes recovery feel legitimate, flexible, and rewarding.

What we learned

Recovery isn’t just about free time but it’s emotional and social. Planning it with friends makes it easier to sustain and enjoy.

What's next for Gather

Add more personalized AI recommendations, social streaks, and ways to encourage ongoing recovery habits while keeping it low-pressure.

Built With

• chatgpt
• figma