The company needed to update and scale our in-house research tool into a SaaS enterprise product for innovation research analyst groups.
Lead Engineer
Engineer
Product Manager
Product Designer (me)
SaaS
2020-2022
Launched new features
Developed prototypes
Conducted user interviews
Figma
Illustrator
After Effects
Lotti
Problem
The platform needed new features to meet the needs of different organizations.
Solution
Enhance the user interface, improve search functionality, and add a page for tracking profiles
The lead designer and I conducted interviews to gain insights into the organizational structures.
Based on our research and findings, we utilized service blueprints to map out the user journey, product flow, personas, and backend processes, ensuring a comprehensive perspective.
Design lead and I developed a style guide to ensure product consistency, incorporating existing colors and fonts while adding a secondary font and expanding the color palette. Sass variables were created for easy typography and color adjustments.
Rapid prototyping significantly streamlined our process. By incorporating A/B testing and prototyping, developers were able to ask more informed questions and gain a clearer understanding of the project requirements. This approach also facilitated user testing with both internal and potential users.







When I joined the team, there was no existing design system for the product. I took the initiative to update and enhance the platform by gathering validated workflows, breaking down components, and documenting them. This allowed the design system to serve as a reliable source of truth.