Role
UX Product Designer
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Led end-to-end UX design
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Conducted field research and usability testing
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Defined information architecture
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Designed interaction patterns and UI
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Collaborated with product, engineering, and operations teams
Platform
iPad (Field Service & Measurement iPad Application)
Overview
Field service teams conducting in-home measurements relied on paper-based workflows and fragmented tools, leading to delays, errors, and inconsistent data capture. The business needed a single, reliable iPad application that would help field staff:
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View daily job schedules
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Capture accurate room measurements
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Annotate layouts visually
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Sync data back to stores in real time or offline
This application was designed to support end-to-end field workflows, from job assignment to measurement submission.
Problem Statement
Field users faced multiple challenges:
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High cognitive load when managing multiple jobs per day
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Inconsistent measurement documentation, causing rework
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Poor visibility into job status (pending, completed, sent)
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Low tolerance for complex UI due to on-site, time-constrained usage
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Offline dependency, as many homes had unreliable connectivity
Design Goals
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Enable quick job comprehension at a glance
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Reduce time spent per appointment
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Support accurate, visual measurement capture
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Minimize errors and missed steps
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Ensure usability in real-world field conditions
User Research & Insights
Methods
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Contextual inquiry with field measurers
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Ride-along observations
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Stakeholder interviews (operations & store teams)
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Analysis of support tickets and rework cases
Key Insights
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Users check the job list multiple times per appointment
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Time is the most critical factor—every extra tap matters
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Visual confirmation (drawings) builds user confidence
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Users prefer large touch targets and minimal text
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Clear status indicators reduce anxiety and follow-ups
UX Solution Overview
The solution was divided into two core experiences:
A. Job Management (Job List Screen)
B. Measurement & Drawing Workspace
Accessibility & Usability Considerations
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Optimized for one-handed use
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Designed for gloved or rough touch interaction
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High-contrast color usage
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Clear affordances for draggable and editable elements
Impact & Results
Quantitative Outcomes
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⬇ Reduced measurement errors and redraw requests
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⬇ Lower support calls related to job status confusion
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⬆ Faster job completion times per field staff
Qualitative Outcomes
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High adoption by field teams
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Positive feedback on clarity and speed
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Increased trust in digital measurements over paper
The Home Depot
Field Service & Measurement Application
