WorkMate
App designed to facilitate professional workplace connections based on similar interests.
Role
UX/UI, Product Designer, Business Systems Analyst
Skills
Figma, Wireframing, Adobe Creative Suite, Research, Prototyping
Company
Major North American Bank
Problem Statement
In a large organization, employees often struggle to connect with colleagues beyond their immediate teams. There's a need for a platform that facilitates organic interactions and encourages employees to join communities and chat based on shared interests, enhancing their sense of belonging and engagement.
Research & Ideation
Information Architecture:
To organize the app, a tab-based navigation system was chosen:
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Home: Displays new notifications and updates from communities and connections.
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People: Presents a carousel of co-workers with similar interests, encouraging swiping for connections.
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Communities: Allows users to browse and join interest-based communities.
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Connections: Lists pending and accepted connection requests, along with options to message via Microsoft Teams.
Wireframing and Prototyping:
Low-fidelity wireframes were developed to outline the flow and interaction patterns within the app. Interactive prototypes were created to validate the user journey and gather feedback from stakeholders.
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Final UI Implementation
The final UI design featured:
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A welcoming onboarding process explaining the app's benefits and functionality.
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A swipeable carousel on the People tab for easy connection exploration.
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A clear and inviting layout for browsing and joining communities.
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A user-friendly interface for managing connection requests and messaging within the Connections tab.
