Abstract: Data structures, graphical user interfaces, and computer-implemented processes for automation of project management. In an embodiment, data structures are used to associate items with colors and elements. A virtual design board in a graphical user interface can then be automatically or semi-automatically populated with items that are associated with selected color(s) and/or element(s). A user may associate one or more of the populated items with a project, such as a wedding event. The underlying application may be cloud-based and/or be capable of managing clients and projects, processing payments, managing inventory, providing distinct libraries, creating assemblies, automatically generating preparation lists, generating reports, managing contracts, managing interactions, applying machine learning to make predictions or classifications and/or automate tasks, and/or the like.