Spectroscopy Quality Control App UX/UI Design Web Application

The Challenge

create a user-friendly interface for the HORIZON MB™ FT-IR software that streamlines the acquisition, processing, analysis, and management of various samples and results.

Re-thinking the Information Architecture

We conducted an audit of the current application version, ran usability tests, and analyzed user experience to identify areas that could confuse users or slow down the task process. We simplified the layouts significantly, improving access to all app features and creating a simple workflow. We also developed a clickable prototype based on the revised wireframes, which was well received by beta users in tests.

Minimalistic Design

Our goal was to create a minimalistic design that eliminates unnecessary elements and provides a streamlined user experience. We examined every UI element, removing anything that was not needed for software functionality. The result is an exceedingly clean and simple UI that is easy to use, maintain, and expand in the future.

Focus on System Status

By spending time at the ABB labs and observing the real-life process, we gained a unique understanding of users’ needs. We identified and divided workflows and tasks into daily and occasional use, allowing us to shape the UI towards users’ actual needs. We focused on creating a UI that provides bold process status, high visibility from a distance, error recovery guidance, and straightforward measurement results representation.

By using a minimalistic design approach and focusing on simplifying the workflow and system status, we created a user-friendly interface that allows users to easily acquire, process, and analyze various samples while managing their results efficiently.