Discovery
The initial challenge I encountered was deciphering the
precise meaning of "improve UI." From an engineering
standpoint, this entailed ensuring feature parity with the
outgoing version of the application. Conversely, from the
perspective of technical marketing, the focus was on
augmenting the interactivity of the topology, enabling users
to effect changes seamlessly without necessitating
navigation to individual object management pages.
Furthermore, from a business standpoint, it was imperative
to align the design aesthetics of the Data Broker with the
newly established look and feel of the Nexus Dashboard
platform. By applying the same design system, we aimed to
cultivate a consistent user experience across our suite of
applications, thus reinforcing brand identity and user
engagement.
Design
Upon careful examination, I identified a notable absence
within the app: a dedicated page offering users a swift
overview of traffic monitoring status. Collaborating closely
with the team to address this deficiency, we leveraged the
available data to devise a straightforward V1 dashboard
solution aimed at providing users with essential insights at
a glance. This collaborative endeavor not only addressed a
critical gap in the app's functionality but also
demonstrated our team's agility and commitment to enhancing
the user experience.
Design
As part of our redesign efforts, we focused on revolutionizing
the network topology feature to significantly enhance user
experience. Unlike its static predecessor, the redesigned
topology is now interactive, allowing users to drill down to
individual tools and network elements effortlessly. This
transformation enables users to efficiently monitor and manage
object statuses, making real-time changes directly from the
topology interface, thus elevating the platform's usability
and effectiveness.
Design
Another notable improvement lies within the configuration
pages. Previously, the design primarily relied on text boxes
and dropdown menus for user interaction, resulting in a
cumbersome experience. In response, I revamped the UI by
maximizing visualization elements. This redesign facilitates a
more intuitive configuration process, enabling users to
swiftly navigate through options and selections via visual
cues, thus enhancing efficiency and usability.
Design
As an integral component of the UI redesign initiative, I
meticulously reconstructed every individual page of the
application. This overhaul was executed in alignment with the
established design system for Nexus Dashboard, the platform
slated to host the Data Broker application. By adhering to
this standardized framework, we ensured seamless integration
and consistency across the user interface. This comprehensive
approach not only elevated the aesthetic appeal and usability
of each page but also laid a solid foundation for future
scalability and alignment with overarching platform
objectives.