Research and discovery

To better ground myself in the mindset of the target user group, I conducted research focused on understanding:


• What tools do users currently use for document review and proofing?

• What does the current process look like for reviewing and approving new documents?

• How can the AI functionality be integrated without disruption?

To better ground myself in the mindset of the target user group, I conducted research focused on understanding:


• What tools do users currently use for document review and proofing?

• What does the current process look like for reviewing and approving new documents?

• How can the AI functionality be integrated without disruption?

user flow

Design Solution

Design Solution

After identifying the key areas to focus on and defining the MVP, I created preliminary sketches using UI patterns to reduce the learning curve and accelerate user adoption. I referenced UI patterns from Grammarly and Adobe Acrobat to ensure familiarity as they were part of the current user process and have similar functionality.

After identifying the key areas to focus on and defining the MVP, I created preliminary sketches using UI patterns to reduce the learning curve and accelerate user adoption. I referenced UI patterns from Grammarly and Adobe Acrobat to ensure familiarity as they were part of the current user process and have similar functionality.

Large thumbnails with preview of document

Large thumbnails with preview of document

Sort and filter options

Sort and filter options

Button with noticeable visual treatment and placement for quick start for new document uploads

Button with noticeable visual treatment and placement for quick start for new document uploads

Icon that acts as home button bringing user back to this screen

Icon that acts as home button bringing user back to this screen

Individual account profile to allow management of files

Individual account profile to allow management of files

Tabs to switch between different views and functions

Tabs to switch between different views and functions

Tabs to switch between different views and functions

List of matched results the AI found that align with similar ones from the internal database

List of matched results the AI found that align with similar ones from the internal database

List of matched results the AI found that align with similar ones from the internal database

Return back to file directory

Return back to file directory

Return back to file directory

Clicking on a result also highlights the sentence on the document

Clicking on a result also highlights the sentence on the document

List of matching sentences from the internal database so users can simultaneously check for changes

List of matching sentences from the internal database so users can simultaneously check for changes

Final Design

Project Takeaway

This project reinforced the importance of stakeholder alignment and evidence-based design decisions. Collaborating across different specialties requires clear communication and frequent check-ins to ensure that everyone is on the same page. When both are done concurrently, a project can be successful from sketch to final handoff.

Future Updates

• Update the user flow based on stakeholder feedback for a suggested pivot

• Define the visual style for UI components beyond mid-fidelity wireframes

Prototyp is an AI-based application that scans uploaded documents and matches them against a digital database, eliminating the need for manual searches by users. The goal is to help users efficiently navigate document reviews and streamline information retrieval and approval processes.


Key Challenges » Creating a human-centered design based on the function of a developer-created AI algorithm, identifying the best use case for this application, creating intuitive workflows for document feedback and comments.


Role » UX Designer responsible for user research, concept development, and designing functional workflows for the AI-powered document review system.