Case Study · EmberPDA
EmberPDA — a Professional Digital Assistant for real life and real work.
EmberPDA is a web app that helps you keep track of tasks, routines, projects, and client work in one place. Instead of forcing you into a rigid system, Ember is built to follow the way you already work and make it easier to keep up.
At its core, Ember organizes your to-dos, reminders, and schedules into something you can actually act on. Around that core, she adds gentle structure and guidance so you know what needs attention today, what's coming up, and what you can safely leave for later.
Ember started as an internal tool for a photography studio, but she's now being shaped for creators, wellness practitioners, trades, and everyday personal use.
Built for real schedules, not perfect plans.
Ember is designed for people who juggle a lot: clients, home life, projects, appointments, and the "I can't forget this" stuff that usually lives in your head. Instead of being just another task list, Ember gives you:
- A clear picture of what needs attention today.
- Simple tools for capturing new tasks and ideas quickly.
- Views that make long-term projects feel manageable.
- A way to keep personal, client, and studio work connected.
What Ember does today
- Task and project management with due dates and statuses
- Today view and calendar-style planning for your days
- Reminders for bills, appointments, and recurring tasks
- Notes and links tied back to projects and tasks
- The Chaos Engine: turn messy brain dumps into structured tasks
- Light automation to handle repeatable parts of your workflow
Ember has different “packs” for different needs.
The core of EmberPDA is the same for everyone, but the details change depending on who is using her. Over time, Ember will offer specialized packs:
- Ember Personal — for individuals who want a single place for life admin, routines, and personal projects.
- Ember Creative — for photographers, artists, and makers managing clients, sessions, and deliveries.
- Ember Wellness — for solo wellness practitioners and small clinics tracking bookings, follow-ups, and care routines.
- Ember Industrial — for trades and operations teams who need tasks, safety, and equipment checks kept in order.
- Ember Custom — for teams with very specific workflows that don't fit off-the-shelf tools.
You can follow Ember's development and learn more about upcoming features at emberpda.com.
Want Ember to be part of your setup?
If you're interested in using Ember for yourself or your studio, you can explore more details on the EmberPDA site or reach out to talk about where she might fit into your workflow.