Saving Data: An Exercise in Rapid Prototyping

Project Overview

Thomson Reuters needed a rapid set of enhancements and optimizations to enable better data analysis, discovery, handoff, and improve in-tool communication between several of its core software products, Web of Science and InCites (a subset of its Intellectual Property & Science division), which we achieved through heuristic analysis, prototyping, design, and usability testing through several expanded features and functionality.

As Lead UX, I helped define and implement the vision and experience to expand the product performance while driving engagement and sales.

Timeline: Dec 2014 - Feb 2015
Product Team: Lead UX Designer (me), Lead Researcher, Senior UX Designer, Visual Designer, Project Manager
Platform: Proprietary Web Application
Tools: Axure, Illustrator, Photoshop, UserTesting.com, PowerPoint

Outcome
My efforts improved the overall workflow and user experience, improving the efficiency of the product experience for both its business and end users. Ultimately, the efforts paid off, with the sale of the Intellectual Property & Science (IP&S) business to Onex Corporation and Baring Private Equity Asia for $3.55 billion.

Methodology & Process
Lean (Agile) UX

Discover > Research > Ideate & Design > Test > Refine

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