Workflow Management & Big-Data Visualization Platform
SIMON
Designed the next forefront of in-depth process reporting and management for telecoms with breathtaking big-data visualizations and easy-to-use workflow design tools.
The Challenge
SIMON needed a proposal for an enterprise platform for process reporting and management in the telecoms industry. With only 5 days and limited guidance, the challenge was to design 5 screens that demonstrated how this complex platform could work while understanding the industry's shortcomings.
Project Journey
Discovery & Planning
1 day- Competitive research on similar platforms
- Understanding telecoms industry needs
- Created comprehensive platform flow
- Planned screen priorities and connections
- Defined big-data requirements
Rapid Wireframing
1 day- Sketched wireframes for quick iteration
- Focused on basic structures
- Narrowed focus to big-data aspects
- Validated flow and information architecture
- Prepared foundation for high-fidelity work
High-Fidelity Design Sprint
2 days (32 hours)- Defined custom UI design approach
- Created big-data visualizations
- Designed workflow management interfaces
- Mixed Material Design with Microsoft patterns
- Refined visual specifications
- Prepared white-labeled product design
The Solution
Conducted competitive research to understand industry shortcomings and similar platforms. Created comprehensive flow to ensure designed screens were well thought out. Sketched rapid wireframes to maximize time on high-fidelity visuals. Spent 32 hours over two days defining and refining the UI design, focusing on big-data visualization and workflow management.
Impact & Results
Created a white-labeled product to help enterprises streamline workflows and tasking. The design was 100% custom with unique structure based on business requirements. Successfully accommodated both employee users and customer self-servicing needs. Mixed Material Design Principles with Microsoft data visualization for a polished result.