What's New in QAI Research Assistant

Version 1.0.2
Released: January 15, 2025
Welcome to version 1.0.2! This update focuses on interface improvements that make campaign creation more flexible and landing page visuals more engaging. We've added workspace customization and polished the overall user experience.

Version 1.0.2 – Interface Enhancements

NEW

Resizable Campaign Workspace

You now have complete control over your workspace layout in the campaign creation screen. A new horizontal resizer allows you to adjust the space between the Questionnaire and Research Questions panels to fit your workflow.

Key benefits:

  • Customize panel sizes to suit your working style
  • Focus on questionnaire design or questions as needed
  • Smooth drag-to-resize with visual feedback
  • Layout preferences are preserved during your session
IMPROVED

Enhanced Question Readability

Research questions now display with improved formatting for better readability. Question text appears directly under numbering without indentation, creating a cleaner, more scannable layout.

Benefits:

  • Easier to scan through multiple questions
  • More efficient use of screen space
  • Better visual hierarchy in questionnaires
IMPROVED

Updated Landing Page Statistics

The landing page now displays accurate, real-world statistics with an engaging split-flap board animation (inspired by classic airport departure boards).

What's new:

  • 200+ interviews analyzed
  • 80+% accuracy rate
  • 7 active researchers
  • Eye-catching animation on page load
IMPROVED

Streamlined Pricing Actions

Pricing tier buttons now provide clear paths to get started. Free and Pro tiers open the sign-up flow, while Enterprise tier opens the contact form with the Sales/Pricing category pre-selected for faster inquiries.

Improvements:

  • Faster path from pricing to sign-up
  • Direct enterprise inquiry workflow
  • Pre-filled contact forms save time

Version 1.0.0/1.0.1 – Previous Features

NEW

Interview Management Menu

Managing interviews is now faster and more intuitive. Each interview includes a quick-access menu, allowing you to take action without leaving your campaign dashboard.

Key benefits:

  • View interview details instantly
  • Delete interviews with confirmation to prevent mistakes
  • Immediate visual feedback after actions
  • Improved error handling and notifications
NEW

Cross-Device Access to Your Data

Your campaigns, interviews, and submissions are now available wherever you log in.

What this means for you:

  • Access your work from any device
  • No data loss from clearing your browser
  • Seamless transitions between home, office, and mobile
  • More reliable performance and data recovery

✔️ All existing data has been automatically carried over. Just log in and continue working.

NEW

Flexible AI Processing Options

QAI now offers greater flexibility in how interviews and documents are processed, ensuring reliability and adaptability as the platform evolves.

Benefits:

  • Improved reliability
  • Greater flexibility for different research needs
  • Built to support future enhancements
NEW

Password Reset & Account Recovery

We've added a simple and secure way to recover your account if you forget your password.

Features:

  • Password reset via email
  • Secure, time-limited reset links
  • Protection against abuse
  • Clear, user-friendly instructions
NEW

Refreshed QAI Logo & Branding

QAI has a new visual identity that better reflects our mission to make qualitative research easier and more accessible.

Improvements

IMPROVED

Session Experience

Session handling has been refined to reduce interruptions and improve reliability.

Enhancements include:

  • Fewer unexpected logouts
  • Clearer session notifications
  • More consistent session behavior
IMPROVED

Interface & Screen Optimization

The interface has been refined to make better use of space and improve navigation across devices.

Enhancements:

  • Cleaner layouts
  • Improved navigation and readability
  • Better responsiveness on different screen sizes
  • Resolved interface layering issues

December 2024 – Previous Features

NEW

AI-Powered Document Text Extraction

Upload and process a wide range of documents, including scanned files and handwritten notes, and extract text automatically for analysis.

Supported materials:

  • Scanned PDFs
  • Handwritten notes
  • Printed documents
  • Photos of documents

Key benefits:

  • Digitise materials that were previously hard to use
  • Save time on manual transcription
  • Consistent experience across document types

💡 Tip: You can upload photos of handwritten interview notes directly from your phone.

NEW

Multiple Color Themes & Dark Mode

Personalise your workspace with a choice of colour themes, each available in light and dark mode.

Benefits:

  • Reduced eye strain
  • Improved focus during long sessions
  • A consistent look across all devices
NEW

Theme Persistence

Your theme preferences are saved to your account and automatically restored when you log in.

How to Use New Features

Managing Interviews

1. Open a campaign

2. Locate the menu next to an interview

3. Choose to view details or delete

4. Changes take effect immediately with confirmation

Resetting Your Password

1. Click "Forgot Password?" on the login page

2. Enter your email address

3. Follow the link sent to your inbox

4. Set a new password and log in

Processing Documents

1. Open a campaign and select Interviews

2. Click Upload Interview

3. Select a supported document

4. Text is extracted and ready for analysis

Changing Your Theme

1. Open Settings from your profile menu

2. Choose a colour theme

3. Toggle dark mode if desired

4. Preferences are saved automatically

Performance & Reliability Improvements

We've made behind-the-scenes improvements to ensure QAI remains stable, responsive, and reliable, including:

  • Improved data consistency across sessions
  • More reliable uploads and updates
  • Better handling of errors and edge cases
  • Smoother updates and deployments
  • Enhanced monitoring and recovery processes