SiteTrace Metal Works
Region: United States
Industry: Productivity Software
Overview
In this project for SiteTrace, I collaborated with the company's founders to refine and enhance their online material management platform. With a focus on empowering mechanical contractors, the goal was to streamline inventory purchase, delivery schedule, and field notification processes digitally.
Throughout the project, I had a close collaboration with the founders. I aimed to understand their vision and refine the initial sketches and prototypes. We worked together to create a robust MVP for launch, with the primary focus on iPad users.
Process
The project initiation involved immersive sessions with the company's founders, delving into their conceptualizations, objectives, and project scope. After completing the initial phase, I studied the competition, analyzed the founders' sketches and prototypes, and identified areas for improvement. Following this diagnostic stage, I embarked on crafting various color palettes and typography options, integrating them into sample screens for mockup purposes. Collaborative iterations with the team ensued until achieving a refined visual aesthetic that resonated with the project's objectives and brand identity.
Simultaneously, I embarked on the development of a robust Design System, designed to underpin the platform's evolving features and functionalities. As the project progressed, I engaged prospective clients, soliciting their feedback and insights to provide alignment with their operational needs and preferences. This process was designed to continually improve the platform by using user-centered design principles and providing consistent usability. By refining and iterating, the platform was able to seamlessly incorporate user feedback and make the necessary adjustments.
This resulted in a better user experience with optimal consistency across the platform. integrating user-centric design. The project was completed using a combination of careful planning and continuous improvement. This led to the advanced platform that is expected to transform the way mechanical contractors manage their materials.
Results
Robust System
Developed a comprehensive design system encompassing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, facilitating seamless collaboration and consistency in design implementation.
Enhanced Experience
Made constant improvements. This helped us make sure that our platform met the needs and preferences of mechanical contractors.
Knowledge Transfer
Taught a junior UI designer how to improve their design work by showing them how to iterate, document, and prototype effectively. This helped them to contribute to the project and future design work with more confidence and skill.