Motivation
"Sorry babe, I don't have time today." A phrase that has become all too common in modern relationships. But is it really about not having time, or not making time?
In Canada, a 2024 Abacus Data survey found that 48% of adults chose quality time as their top way to receive love. Yet in modern industrialized societies, only about 20% of working adults report being satisfied with the time they spend with their spouse. The problem isn't desire—it's execution.
What if planning a date took just 30 seconds? TwoDo finds free time between your schedules and generates personalized date plans based on your preferences, weather, and top-rated venues—powered by Claude AI. You can add plans directly to your calendar. No more endless back-and-forth texts. Just quality time, effortlessly planned.
What It Does
TwoDo is a comprehensive couple planner that transforms date coordination from hours of back-and-forth into a 30-second seamless experience:
- Intelligent calendar synchronization: Syncs both partners' calendars and automatically identifies all mutual free time slots, displaying them in an easy-to-view list format so couples can see their availability at a glance.
- AI-powered personalized date suggestions: Generates context-aware date ideas using Claude AI based on preferences, weather, and life factors like exams or work deadlines.
- Session-based date history: Saves all generated date ideas during your planning session, allowing you to review and compare previous suggestions before making your final choice—no more losing that perfect idea you scrolled past.
- Seamless calendar integration: Adds selected plans to both partners' calendars simultaneously with one tap, eliminating the need for manual entry.
Impact
TwoDo supports relationship wellness, a major contributor to mental health and life satisfaction. By removing logistical friction, it:
- Saves time: Eliminates back-and-forth scheduling (average couple spends 2+ hours/week coordinating plans)
- Strengthens bonds: quality time is consistently the strongest predictor of relationship satisfaction, and TwoDo makes it easier to prioritize.
- Improves accessibility: free alternative to costly concierge services or couples therapy. With over 60 million couples in North America, TwoDo has the potential to meaningfully improve millions of relationships.
How We Built It
- Frontend: TypeScript, React Native
- Backend: Python, Google Calendar API, Google Places API, Weather API
- Database: Supabase
- AI: Claude API
Challenges We Ran Into
- Implementing real-time calendar syncing while preserving data privacy.
- Integrating Google OAuth securely for Calendar and Places access.
- Designing personalized AI recommendations without over-collecting user data.
- Optimizing suggestions using multiple dynamic factors (weather, deadlines, preferences).
Accomplishments That We're Proud Of
- Successfully integrated 4 major APIs into a seamless user experience.
- Achieved our 30-second planning goal—often even faster!
- Built a privacy-first architecture that protects sensitive relationship data.
- Created an intuitive interface that makes planning feel effortless.
What We Learned
We learned to balance usability with privacy, build across multiple APIs, and design AI-assisted features that genuinely improve user experience without overwhelming people with complexity.
What's Next for TwoDo
- Flower Day tracker: Log bouquets with photo identification and receive care reminders for watering, freshness, and renewal.
- Gift recommendation engine: Personalized suggestions with direct e-commerce integration.
- Advanced advice hub: Mood tracking, AI-powered relationship insights, and curated deep conversation questions.
- Milestone celebrations: Automated reminders for anniversaries and special moments with celebration ideas.
- Expanded integrations: Support for Outlook, Apple Calendar, and other scheduling platforms.
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