Overwhelmed by to-dos? Tiimo helps you organize and follow through.
Try Tiimo now

Melissa Würtz Azari

she/her

A woman with medium brown skin and straight, chin-length dark hair, wearing small hoop earrings and a tan button-up shirt. She is standing indoors against a neutral beige wall.

Melissa is a service designer, product leader, and Tiimo’s Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer. She is a dyslexic ADHDer and parent who brings deep lived experience to the way she builds technology; prioritizing clarity, flexibility, and support that adapts to real life.

Her practice centers on co-creation and inclusive design for people who are neurodivergent. Melissa focuses on executive functioning, time management, and routine-building, crafting digital tools that reduce overwhelm and create a stronger sense of agency.

She holds a master’s in Digital Design and Communication from the IT University of Copenhagen and studied graphic design at Parsons School of Design. Her approach is grounded in empathy, iterative learning, and a strong belief that support should never feel one-size-fits-all.

Written by Melissa

Smartphone showing a planning app with tasks like “Deep Work Block,” “Therapy Session,” and “Go for a Walk” selected for the day, resting beside a laptop on a sunlit desk.
April 24, 2025

How to start planning with Tiimo (even if you hate planning)

Get started with Tiimo using AI-powered tasks, a flexible to-do list, focus timer, and widgets designed to support executive function without overwhelm or shame.

Read More
Smartphone displaying a dark-themed planning app interface on a purple surface. The screen shows a list of scheduled tasks such as a meeting, medication, cat dinner, and cleaning, with checkboxes and add buttons.
March 9, 2025

AI-powered planning | Taking the guesswork out of getting started

Introducing Tiimo’s AI-powered planning feature, built for neurodivergent brains. Type or speak what you need, and Tiimo turns it into a structured, flexible plan that works with your brain, not against it.

Read More
Smartphone screen displaying a mood tracker app with a green smiling star-shaped character labeled “Slightly Pleasant.” A slider below ranges from “Very Unpleasant” to “Very Pleasant,” with a black dot indicating the selected mood.
December 18, 2024

Tiimo Wellbeing | Align your plans with your body and mind

Tiimo Wellbeing helps you plan with your mood, energy, and wellbeing in mind—building routines that truly support how you thrive.

Read More
A laptop and smartphone displaying Tiimo’s web planner and mobile app, showcasing a synced schedule on a purple background.
October 28, 2024

Tiimo for web is here

Your most requested feature has arrived: Tiimo’s web planner brings all the planning tools you love to your desktop. Whether you’re organizing tasks, managing your schedule, or simply staying on top of your day, Tiimo for web is designed to make planning smarter, easier, and more enjoyable.

Read More
A black background with a glowing, abstract Apple logo on the left. In the center, a white Apple logo is flanked by laurel wreaths, with the text “Apple Design Award 2024 Finalist” beneath it.
May 29, 2024

Tiimo named finalist for the 2024 Apple Design Awards

Tiimo is honored to be a 2024 Apple Design Awards finalist for inclusivity, celebrating accessible and neuroinclusive design.

Read More
October 13, 2023

How Tiimo designs for diverse ways of sensory processing

At Tiimo, our commitment to inclusivity isn't just a tagline; it's woven into the fabric of our design processes. We understand that our users, much like the world around us, are diverse in how they process sensory information. Our approach recognizes and celebrates these differences, both in product design and on social media platforms.

Read More
Minimalist digital illustration of a person in motion, juggling two square-shaped widgets with circular elements. The figure has a gradient of purple tones and an abstract, fluid pose.
September 26, 2023

Discover Interactive Widgets (iOS)

Tiimo’s new interactive widgets make planning effortless. Manage tasks, track focus, and update to-dos without opening the app.

Read More
Tiimo-branded illustration featuring a gradient background, depicting one person standing with Tiimo’s award-winning timer and another sitting below with their knee to their chest, representing focus and accessibility.
January 6, 2023

Why Tiimo went freemium

Discover why Tiimo introduced a freemium version of our award-winning planner. Learn how we’re making planning tools more accessible while staying ad-free and user-driven.

Read More
March 21, 2019

Creativity takes courage: The originality of the ADHD mind

Students with ADHD created more original drawings, suggesting ADHD minds may excel at thinking outside the box.

Read More
February 14, 2019

Understanding ADHD: traits, time agnosia, and what actually helps

ADHD affects how people focus, plan, and feel, but it’s often misunderstood. This guide explains core traits like time agnosia, hyperfocus, and emotional sensitivity, and offers support that actually works.

Read More