Pathways explores how users navigate complex auto UI systems to uncover behavioral patterns.
INTRODUCTION
Inspired by the clean aesthetics of bento-style layouts, this project aimed to create a platform that effortlessly highlights creative work.
FOCUS AREA
User Behavior Research
UX/UI Design
Information Architecture
TIMELINE
2023 - 2024
TEAM
User/Design Researcher (My Role)
UX/Product Designer
APPROACH
How do we create a design that balances minimal aesthetics with functionality to showcase creative work seamlessly?
RESEARCH
Research is at the heart of every successful project. It provides the foundation for informed decision-making, ensuring designs meet user needs and solve real problems effectively.
Research forms the backbone of every successful project, providing critical insights to inform design decisions. By exploring user behaviors, needs, and challenges, the process ensures solutions are not only functional but also deeply aligned with user expectations. Commonly used methods include user interviews to gather qualitative insights, surveys to uncover trends at scale, usability testing to refine interactions, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation.
CONCEPT
The foundation of this project was built on the idea of creating a seamless experience that blends minimal aesthetics with purposeful functionality.
The concept aimed to empower users by making their work the focal point while maintaining an intuitive and elegant interface. Every detail was thoughtfully crafted to ensure balance and clarity in both form and function.
DESIGN
The design process transformed the concept into actionable solutions through structured and iterative workflows.
It began with wireframing to establish the layout and flow, followed by prototyping to validate interactions and usability. Each iteration incorporated feedback to refine the experience, ultimately delivering a polished, cohesive design that meets user needs while achieving visual harmony.
