Colourful landing page telling the user they will ease their job hunt
Colourful landing page telling the user they will ease their job hunt
Colourful landing page telling the user they will ease their job hunt

How we did it

How we did it

How we did it

How we did it

How we did it

Persistence led to improved conversion rates. Investigation led to an impressive click-through rate increase, and it won us a few awards.

Persistence led to improved conversion rates. Investigation led to an impressive click-through rate increase, and it won us a few awards.

Persistence led to improved conversion rates. Investigation led to an impressive click-through rate increase, and it won us a few awards.

Persistence led to improved conversion rates. Investigation led to an impressive click-through rate increase, and it won us a few awards.

Persistence led to improved conversion rates. Investigation led to an impressive click-through rate increase, and it won us a few awards.

What is Workray

What is Workray

What is Workray

What is Workray

What is Workray

Workray is a platform designed to remove the friction from job hunting, allowing users to apply to 62 job sites from one place, simplifying the search and application management process.

Workray is a platform designed to remove the friction from job hunting, allowing users to apply to 62 job sites from one place, simplifying the search and application management process.

Workray is a platform designed to remove the friction from job hunting, allowing users to apply to 62 job sites from one place, simplifying the search and application management process.

Workray is a platform designed to remove the friction from job hunting, allowing users to apply to 62 job sites from one place, simplifying the search and application management process.

Workray is a platform designed to remove the friction from job hunting, allowing users to apply to 62 job sites from one place, simplifying the search and application management process.

Close up portrait of Stefan Kanchev thinking
Close up portrait of Stefan Kanchev thinking

The challenge

The challenge

The challenge

The challenge

The challenge

The platform is accessed only when users are logged in. The homepage has to explain the benefits of signing up before candidates commit to an account; It has to be trustworthy.

The platform is accessed only when users are logged in. The homepage has to explain the benefits of signing up before candidates commit to an account; It has to be trustworthy.

The platform is accessed only when users are logged in. The homepage has to explain the benefits of signing up before candidates commit to an account; It has to be trustworthy.

The platform is accessed only when users are logged in. The homepage has to explain the benefits of signing up before candidates commit to an account; It has to be trustworthy.

The platform is accessed only when users are logged in. The homepage has to explain the benefits of signing up before candidates commit to an account; It has to be trustworthy.

Problem

Problem

Problem

Problem

Problem

Users were not sure what Workray's services were, what problem it was trying to solve for them, and described it as outdated, dull and not inviting.

Users were not sure what Workray's services were, what problem it was trying to solve for them, and described it as outdated, dull and not inviting.

Users were not sure what Workray's services were, what problem it was trying to solve for them, and described it as outdated, dull and not inviting.

Users were not sure what Workray's services were, what problem it was trying to solve for them, and described it as outdated, dull and not inviting.

Users were not sure what Workray's services were, what problem it was trying to solve for them, and described it as outdated, dull and not inviting.

BEFORE REDESIGN

BEFORE REDESIGN

BEFORE REDESIGN

BEFORE REDESIGN

BEFORE REDESIGN

BEFORE REDESIGN

The landing page of workray before the redesign in very dark monotone colours
The new landing page in very bright blue, pink, purple, teal colours

AFTER REDESIGN

The new landing page in very bright blue, pink, purple, teal colours

AFTER REDESIGN

The new landing page in very bright blue, pink, purple, teal colours

AFTER REDESIGN

The new landing page in very bright blue, pink, purple, teal colours

AFTER REDESIGN

The new landing page in very bright blue, pink, purple, teal colours

AFTER REDESIGN

The new landing page in very bright blue, pink, purple, teal colours

AFTER REDESIGN

CANDIDATE GOAL

CANDIDATE GOAL

CANDIDATE GOAL

CANDIDATE GOAL

CANDIDATE GOAL

CANDIDATE GOAL

I want to quickly see if this platform will help me find a job and make my job search easier.

I want to quickly see if this platform will help me find a job and make my job search easier.

I want to quickly see if this platform will help me find a job and make my job search easier.

I want to quickly see if this platform will help me find a job and make my job search easier.

I want to quickly see if this platform will help me find a job and make my job search easier.

BUSINESS GOAL

BUSINESS GOAL

BUSINESS GOAL

BUSINESS GOAL

BUSINESS GOAL

BUSINESS GOAL

Increase sign-ups and retention by improving how the platform communicates its value.

Increase sign-ups and retention by improving how the platform communicates its value.

Increase sign-ups and retention by improving how the platform communicates its value.

Increase sign-ups and retention by improving how the platform communicates its value.

Increase sign-ups and retention by improving how the platform communicates its value.

Increase sign-ups and retention by improving how the platform communicates its value.

My role

My role

My role

My role

My role

  • Redesigned the entire platform across both logged-in and logged-out experiences, including new design directions and a brand uplift (with updated illustrations).

  • Conducted the user research (moderated & unmoderated user testing, A/B testing).

  • Helped define the Mission & Vision of Workray.

  • Worked with the team to develop the content.

  • Redesigned the entire platform across both logged-in and logged-out experiences, including new design directions and a brand uplift (with updated illustrations).

  • Conducted the user research (moderated & unmoderated user testing, A/B testing).

  • Helped define the Mission & Vision of Workray.

  • Worked with the team to develop the content.

  • Redesigned the entire platform across both logged-in and logged-out experiences, including new design directions and a brand uplift (with updated illustrations).

  • Conducted the user research (moderated & unmoderated user testing, A/B testing).

  • Helped define the Mission & Vision of Workray.

  • Worked with the team to develop the content.

  • Redesigned the entire platform across both logged-in and logged-out experiences, including new design directions and a brand uplift (with updated illustrations).

  • Conducted the user research (moderated & unmoderated user testing, A/B testing).

  • Helped define the Mission & Vision of Workray.

  • Worked with the team to develop the content.

  • Redesigned the entire platform across both logged-in and logged-out experiences, including new design directions and a brand uplift (with updated illustrations).

  • Conducted the user research (moderated & unmoderated user testing, A/B testing).

  • Helped define the Mission & Vision of Workray.

  • Worked with the team to develop the content.

3 people workshoping in an office with a lot of post it's on the wall
3 people workshoping in an office with a lot of post it's on the wall
3 people workshoping in an office with a lot of post it's on the wall
3 people workshoping in an office with a lot of post it's on the wall

THE process

THE process

THE process

THE process

THE process

User data

User data

User data

User data

User data

I started by remote user testing, reading live chat feedback, looking at HotJar and Analytics data to familiarise with the product.

I started by remote user testing, reading live chat feedback, looking at HotJar and Analytics data to familiarise with the product.

I started by remote user testing, reading live chat feedback, looking at HotJar and Analytics data to familiarise with the product.

I started by remote user testing, reading live chat feedback, looking at HotJar and Analytics data to familiarise with the product.

I started by remote user testing, reading live chat feedback, looking at HotJar and Analytics data to familiarise with the product.

Mission and vision

Mission and vision

Mission and vision

Mission and vision

Mission and vision

I worked with the Head of UX & Product to define Workray’s mission and vision based on user pain points, shaping the first draft of the page content.

I worked with the Head of UX & Product to define Workray’s mission and vision based on user pain points, shaping the first draft of the page content.

I worked with the Head of UX & Product to define Workray’s mission and vision based on user pain points, shaping the first draft of the page content.

I worked with the Head of UX & Product to define Workray’s mission and vision based on user pain points, shaping the first draft of the page content.

I worked with the Head of UX & Product to define Workray’s mission and vision based on user pain points, shaping the first draft of the page content.

whiteboard with the mission of workray in quotes - By organising the entire application journey in one comprehencive environment, Workray helps users get the most out of their job search"
whiteboard with the mission of workray in quotes - By organising the entire application journey in one comprehencive environment, Workray helps users get the most out of their job search"
Witeboard with Vision - "To help anyone who uses Workray make better choices when it comes to their applications, in order to land the right job for them"
Witeboard with Vision - "To help anyone who uses Workray make better choices when it comes to their applications, in order to land the right job for them"
whiteboard with the mission of workray in quotes - By organising the entire application journey in one comprehencive environment, Workray helps users get the most out of their job search"
Witeboard with Vision - "To help anyone who uses Workray make better choices when it comes to their applications, in order to land the right job for them"

Brand elevation

Brand elevation

Brand elevation

Brand elevation

Brand elevation

Colour exploration

Colour exploration

Colour exploration

Colour exploration

Colour exploration

As part of the Workray design uplift I looked at modernising the brand. since we had clear signals from user testing that improvements were needed.

As part of the Workray design uplift I looked at modernising the brand. since we had clear signals from user testing that improvements were needed.

As part of the Workray design uplift I looked at modernising the brand. since we had clear signals from user testing that improvements were needed.

As part of the Workray design uplift I looked at modernising the brand. since we had clear signals from user testing that improvements were needed.

As part of the Workray design uplift I looked at modernising the brand. since we had clear signals from user testing that improvements were needed.

Existing brand research

Existing brand research

Existing brand research

Existing brand research

Existing brand research

...too dark and heavy, too blocky,"

...too dark and heavy, too blocky,"

...too dark and heavy, too blocky,"

...too dark and heavy, too blocky,"

...too dark and heavy, too blocky,"

"It seems outdated, the colours are not modern, very outdated."

"It seems outdated, the colours are not modern, very outdated."

"It seems outdated, the colours are not modern, very outdated."

"It seems outdated, the colours are not modern, very outdated."

"It seems outdated, the colours are not modern, very outdated."

Proposed brand colours

Proposed brand colours

Proposed brand colours

Proposed brand colours

Proposed brand colours

I explored 7 options for evolving the brand colours and logo. However, following team discussions and voting, we chose to stay close to the original pink/teal palette to simplify development.

I explored 7 options for evolving the brand colours and logo. However, following team discussions and voting, we chose to stay close to the original pink/teal palette to simplify development.

I explored 7 options for evolving the brand colours and logo. However, following team discussions and voting, we chose to stay close to the original pink/teal palette to simplify development.

I explored 7 options for evolving the brand colours and logo. However, following team discussions and voting, we chose to stay close to the original pink/teal palette to simplify development.

I explored 7 options for evolving the brand colours and logo. However, following team discussions and voting, we chose to stay close to the original pink/teal palette to simplify development.

Staying

pink

Going

coral

Staying

purple

Going

blue

Staying

pink

Staying

pink

Staying

pink

Going

coral

Staying

purple

Staying

purple

Staying

purple

Going

blue

Going

blue

Going

blue

Going

coral

Going

coral

Design direction

Design direction

Design direction

Design direction

Design direction

To explore how the brand could evolve, I created multiple homepage design directions. The team gravitated towards lighter approaches that remained true to the existing brand colours.

To explore how the brand could evolve, I created multiple homepage design directions. The team gravitated towards lighter approaches that remained true to the existing brand colours.

To explore how the brand could evolve, I created multiple homepage design directions. The team gravitated towards lighter approaches that remained true to the existing brand colours.

To explore how the brand could evolve, I created multiple homepage design directions. The team gravitated towards lighter approaches that remained true to the existing brand colours.

To explore how the brand could evolve, I created multiple homepage design directions. The team gravitated towards lighter approaches that remained true to the existing brand colours.

Nine versions of the new homepage with different styles
Nine versions of the new homepage with different styles

Qual & quant A/B testing

Qual & quant
A/B testing

Qual & quant A/B testing

THE vision

Qual & quant
A/B testing

Qual & quant
A/B testing

I A/B tested the new design against the existing homepage.

I A/B tested the new design against the existing homepage.

I A/B tested the new design against the existing homepage.

I A/B tested the new design against the existing homepage.

I A/B tested the new design against the existing homepage.

The chosen homepage hero image with laptop showing the dashboard in pale pink, teal, gray colours
The chosen homepage hero image with laptop showing the dashboard in pale pink, teal, gray colours

What users liked about the new design direction

What users liked about the new design direction

What users liked about the new design direction

What users liked about the new design direction

What users liked about the new design direction

  • It gave more information around sign up.

  • The process of how it works was defined.

  • It felt more trustworthy and safer to provide their personal details.

  • It looked more professional.

  • There was confidence from other users - testimonials.

  • The icons were clearer.

  • It was more visually appealing, the layout was much better.

  • There was a hero image.

  • It was lighter, carefree, plainer.

  • It gave more information around sign up.

  • The process of how it works was defined.

  • It felt more trustworthy and safer to provide their personal details.

  • It looked more professional.

  • There was confidence from other users - testimonials.

  • The icons were clearer.

  • It was more visually appealing, the layout was much better.

  • There was a hero image.

  • It was lighter, carefree, plainer.

  • It gave more information around sign up.

  • The process of how it works was defined.

  • It felt more trustworthy and safer to provide their personal details.

  • It looked more professional.

  • There was confidence from other users - testimonials.

  • The icons were clearer.

  • It was more visually appealing, the layout was much better.

  • There was a hero image.

  • It was lighter, carefree, plainer.

  • It gave more information around sign up.

  • The process of how it works was defined.

  • It felt more trustworthy and safer to provide their personal details.

  • It looked more professional.

  • There was confidence from other users - testimonials.

  • The icons were clearer.

  • It was more visually appealing, the layout was much better.

  • There was a hero image.

  • It was lighter, carefree, plainer.

  • It gave more information around sign up.

  • The process of how it works was defined.

  • It felt more trustworthy and safer to provide their personal details.

  • It looked more professional.

  • There was confidence from other users - testimonials.

  • The icons were clearer.

  • It was more visually appealing, the layout was much better.

  • There was a hero image.

  • It was lighter, carefree, plainer.

The live homepage in dark, almost black colours
The live homepage in dark, almost black colours

What users liked about the current live site

What users liked about the current live site

What users liked about the current live site

What users liked about the current live site

What users liked about the current live site

Track your applications in one place" … highlights that the website will help provide an easier application process by having all applications in one place. This page also makes it more clear that Google and Outlook mail can be connected …"

Track your applications in one place" … highlights that the website will help provide an easier application process by having all applications in one place. This page also makes it more clear that Google and Outlook mail can be connected …"

This page says "Track your applications in one place" at the top, which highlights that the website will help provide an easier application process by having all applications in one place. This page also makes it more clear that Google and Outlook mail can be connected for this website."

Track your applications in one place" … highlights that the website will help provide an easier application process by having all applications in one place. This page also makes it more clear that Google and Outlook mail can be connected …"

Track your applications in one place" … highlights that the website will help provide an easier application process by having all applications in one place. This page also makes it more clear that Google and Outlook mail can be connected …"

Track your applications in one place" … highlights that the website will help provide an easier application process by having all applications in one place. This page also makes it more clear that Google and Outlook mail can be connected …"

QUANTATIVE

QUANTATIVE

QUANTATIVE

QUANTATIVE

QUANTATIVE

QUANTATIVE

User preferences were evenly split 50/50 between Version A (the existing site) & Version B (the new design).

3% of users wanted to see elements from both webpages and were borderline which version to choose.

User preferences were evenly split 50/50 between Version A (the existing site) & Version B (the new design)

3% of users wanted to see elements from both webpages and were borderline which version to choose.

User preferences were evenly split 50/50 between Version A (the existing site) & Version B (the new design)

3% of users wanted to see elements from both webpages and were borderline which version to choose.

User preferences were evenly split 50/50 between Version A (the existing site) & Version B (the new design).

3% of users wanted to see elements from both webpages and were borderline which version to choose.

User preferences were evenly split 50/50 between Version A (the existing site) & Version B (the new design).

3% of users wanted to see elements from both webpages and were borderline which version to choose.

User preferences were evenly split 50/50 between Version A (the existing site) & Version B (the new design).


3% of users wanted to see elements from both webpages and were borderline which version to choose.

QUALITATIVE

QUALITATIVE

QUALITATIVE

QUALITATIVE

QUALITATIVE

QUALITATIVE

60% prefered the new design. When asked if the users would sign up to the service they said they would and rated the new design as a 4 out 5.

The existing homepage was given a rating of 3 out of 5.

60% prefered the new design. When asked if the users would sign up to the service they said they would and rated the new design as a 4 out 5.

The existing homepage was given a rating of 3 out of 5.

60% prefered the new design. When asked if the users would sign up to the service they said they would and rated the new design as a 4 out 5.

The existing homepage was given a rating of 3 out of 5.

60% prefered the new design. When asked if the users would sign up to the service they said they would and rated the new design as a 4 out 5.

The existing homepage was given a rating of 3 out of 5.

60% prefered the new design. When asked if the users would sign up to the service they said they would and rated the new design as a 4 out 5.


The existing homepage was given a rating of 3 out of 5.

Atomic UX research

Atomic UX research

Atomic UX research

Atomic UX research

Atomic UX research

Atomic UX research

In the meantime, I continued to user test the live site. I collated the findings in one place to make user patterns easier to identify. I presented the finding to the team after each user test.

Automatic email unsubscription sparked concerns about its impact on applications and was reconsidered.

Tech limitations prevented grouping emails into one email digest, but we successfully created a digest for the majority.

Automatic email unsubscription sparked concerns about its impact on applications and was reconsidered with a new design.

Tech limitations prevented grouping emails into one email digest, but we successfully created a digest for the majority.

In the meantime, I continued to user test the live site. I collated the findings in one place to make user patterns easier to identify. I presented the finding to the team after each user test.

In the meantime, I continued to user test the live site. I collated the findings in one place to make user patterns easier to identify. I presented the finding to the team after each user test.

In the meantime, I continued to user test the live site. I collated the findings in one place to make user patterns easier to identify. I presented the finding to the team after each user test.

A table with user testing data signals. Table colums are: Facts, insights, conclusions. The text is too small to read what is on it.

The chosen design direction

The chosen design direction

The chosen design direction

The chosen design direction

The first version of the design had to be improved based on the A/B testing, taking on board the negative comments.

Automatic email unsubscription sparked concerns about its impact on applications and was reconsidered.

Tech limitations prevented grouping emails into one email digest, but we successfully created a digest for the majority.

The first version of the design had to be improved based on the A/B testing, taking on board the negative comments.

The first version of the design had to be improved based on the A/B testing, taking on board the negative comments.

An zoomed out view of a very big table with user data insights. Too small to read

The chosen design direction

The chosen design direction

Automatic email unsubscription sparked concerns about its impact on applications and was reconsidered with a new design.

Tech limitations prevented grouping emails into one email digest, but we successfully created a digest for the majority.

Automatic email unsubscription sparked concerns about its impact on applications and was reconsidered with a new design.

Tech limitations prevented grouping emails into one email digest, but we successfully created a digest for the majority.

Users disliked the dark colours of the existing website, but did not like the new version because it was too pale.

Users disliked the dark colours of the existing website, but did not like the new version because it was too pale.

Users disliked the dark colours of the existing website, but did not like the new version because it was too pale.

Users disliked the dark colours of the existing website, but did not like the new version because it was too pale.

Users disliked the dark colours of the existing website, but did not like the new version because it was too pale.

I would be interested to know more about that and see how that works... That is pretty similar to what I have at the moment from the other sites I am signed up for"

I would be interested to know more about that and see how that works... That is pretty similar to what I have at the moment from the other sites I am signed up for"

I would be interested to know more about that and see how that works... That is pretty similar to what I have at the moment from the other sites I am signed up for"

I would be interested to know more about that and see how that works... That is pretty similar to what I have at the moment from the other sites I am signed up for"

I would be interested to know more about that and see how that works... That is pretty similar to what I have at the moment from the other sites I am signed up for"

I actually only dismissed it because I disliked the colour scheme and thought it was too pale and did not stand out enough, but the information on it, was very good."

I actually only dismissed it because I disliked the colour scheme and thought it was too pale and did not stand out enough, but the information on it, was very good."

I actually only dismissed it because I disliked the colour scheme and thought it was too pale and did not stand out enough, but the information on it, was very good."

I actually only dismissed it because I disliked the colour scheme and thought it was too pale and did not stand out enough, but the information on it, was very good."

I actually only dismissed it because I disliked the colour scheme and thought it was too pale and did not stand out enough, but the information on it, was very good."

Chosen homepage design in. pale pink, teal and gray colours

I actually only dismissed it because I disliked the colour scheme and thought it was too pale and did not stand out enough, but the information on it, was very good."

Improvements

Improvements

Improvements

Improvements

Improvements

An improved version of the new design was needed - Something light but with a bit of a kick.

An improved version of the new design was needed - Something light but with a bit of a kick.

An improved version of the new design was needed - Something light but with a bit of a kick.

An improved version of the new design was needed - Something light but with a bit of a kick.

An improved version of the new design was needed - Something light but with a bit of a kick.

New designs in desktop, tablet and mobile. Very colourful with a lot of illutrations and customer logos
New designs in desktop, tablet and mobile. Very colourful with a lot of illutrations and customer logos
The bottom part of the homepage design with explanations how the service works.
The bottom part of the homepage design with explanations how the service works.

THE

results

THE

results

THE

results

THE results

THE

results

THE
results

Results from the first two weeks after launching the redesigned homepage were compared against the two weeks prior to launch.

Results from the first two weeks after launching the redesigned homepage were compared against the two weeks prior to launch.

Results from the first two weeks after launching the redesigned homepage were compared against the two weeks prior to launch.

Results from the first two weeks after launching the redesigned homepage were compared against the two weeks prior to launch.

Results from the first two weeks after launching the redesigned homepage were compared against the two weeks prior to launch.

54%

54%

54%

54%

54%

Engagement

Engagement

Engagement

Engagement

Engagement

Engagement

Time on page increased by almost a minute.

Time on page increased by almost a minute.

Time on page increased by almost a minute.

Time on page increased by almost a minute.

Time on page increased by almost a minute.

Time on page increased by almost a minute.

179%

179%

179%

179%

179%

New registrations

New registrations

New registrations

New registrations

New registrations

New registrations

We saw a huge uplift in new registered users.

We saw a huge uplift in new registered users.

We saw a huge uplift in new registered users.

We saw a huge uplift in new registered users.

We saw a huge uplift in new registered users.

We saw a huge uplift in new registered users.

7%

7%

7%

7%

7%

7%

Conversion

Conversion

Conversion

Conversion

Conversion

Conversion

We saw an uplift in repeat returning users thanks to the increase in registrations.

We saw an uplift in repeat returning users thanks to the increase in registrations.

We saw an uplift in repeat returning users thanks to the increase in registrations.

We saw an uplift in repeat returning users thanks to the increase in registrations.

We saw an uplift in repeat returning users thanks to the increase in registrations.

We saw an uplift in repeat returning users thanks to the increase in registrations.

What failed?

What failed?

What failed?

What failed?

What failed?

While the homepage was driving strong registration numbers, a clear drop-off emerged when it came to conversion. After signing up, candidates were taken directly to the dashboard, where many failed to take the next step in their journey

While the homepage was driving strong registration numbers, a clear drop-off emerged when it came to conversion. After signing up, candidates were taken directly to the dashboard, where many failed to take the next step in their journey

While the homepage was driving strong registration numbers, a clear drop-off emerged when it came to conversion. After signing up, candidates were taken directly to the dashboard, where many failed to take the next step in their journey

While the homepage was driving strong registration numbers, a clear drop-off emerged when it came to conversion. After signing up, candidates were taken directly to the dashboard, where many failed to take the next step in their journey

While the homepage was driving strong registration numbers, a clear drop-off emerged when it came to conversion. After signing up, candidates were taken directly to the dashboard, where many failed to take the next step in their journey

Dashboard issues

Dashboard issues

Dashboard issues

Dashboard issues

Dashboard issues

Once users reached the dashboard, the experience fell short. Many felt they had put in effort without getting value, leading to high bounce rates. Returning users also bypassed the dashboard entirely, making it clear it needed a rethink.

Once users reached the dashboard, the experience fell short. Many felt they had put in effort without getting value, leading to high bounce rates. Returning users also bypassed the dashboard entirely, making it clear it needed a rethink.

Once users reached the dashboard, the experience fell short. Many felt they had put in effort without getting value, leading to high bounce rates. Returning users also bypassed the dashboard entirely, making it clear it needed a rethink.

Once users reached the dashboard, the experience fell short. Many felt they had put in effort without getting value, leading to high bounce rates. Returning users also bypassed the dashboard entirely, making it clear it needed a rethink.

Once users reached the dashboard, the experience fell short. Many felt they had put in effort without getting value, leading to high bounce rates. Returning users also bypassed the dashboard entirely, making it clear it needed a rethink.

The old dashboard with showing a lot of boxes with the number 0 on them.

There is nothing useful on this page to help me get a job"

There is nothing useful on this page to help me get a job"

There is nothing useful on this page to help me get a job"

There is nothing useful on this page to help me get a job"

There is nothing useful on this page to help me get a job"

I just wasted my time. Gave you all this information and then I end up on a page that has a lot of zero things. Zero applications, zero jobs, zero goals."

I just wasted my time. Gave you all this information and then I end up on a page that has a lot of zero things. Zero applications, zero jobs, zero goals."

I just wasted my time. Gave you all this information and then I end up on a page that has a lot of zero things. Zero applications, zero jobs, zero goals."

I just wasted my time. Gave you all this information and then I end up on a page that has a lot of zero things. Zero applications, zero jobs, zero goals."

I just wasted my time. Gave you all this information and then I end up on a page that has a lot of zero things. Zero applications, zero jobs, zero goals."

Designs of the homepage and the dashboard were not aligned.

Designs of the homepage and the dashboard were not aligned.

Designs of the homepage and the dashboard were not aligned.

Designs of the homepage and the dashboard were not aligned.

Designs of the homepage and the dashboard were not aligned.

Platform redesign

Platform redesign

Platform redesign

THE results

Platform
redesign

We started with a dashboard redesign, which later evolved into a full platform overhaul.

We started with a dashboard redesign, which later evolved into a full platform overhaul.

We started with a dashboard redesign, which later evolved into a full platform overhaul.

We started with a dashboard redesign, which later evolved into a full platform overhaul.

We started with a dashboard redesign, which later evolved into a full platform overhaul.

CANDIDATE GOAL

CANDIDATE GOAL

CANDIDATE GOAL

CANDIDATE GOAL

CANDIDATE GOAL

CANDIDATE GOAL

I want to track my job applications and stay organised so I can improve my chances of getting a job.

I want to track my job applications and stay organised so I can improve my chances of getting a job.

I want to track my job applications and stay organised so I can improve my chances of getting a job.

I want to track my job applications and stay organised so I can improve my chances of getting a job.

I want to track my job applications and stay organised so I can improve my chances of getting a job.

BUSINESS GOAL

BUSINESS GOAL

BUSINESS GOAL

BUSINESS GOAL

BUSINESS GOAL

BUSINESS GOAL

Increase time on page, click-through rate and engagement on the dashboard. Retain new users.

Increase time on page, click-through rate and engagement on the dashboard. Retain new users.

Increase time on page, click-through rate and engagement on the dashboard. Retain new users.

Increase time on page, click-through rate and engagement on the dashboard. Retain new users.

Increase time on page, click-through rate and engagement on the dashboard. Retain new users.

Increase time on page, click-through rate and engagement on the dashboard. Retain new users.

Team limitations

Team limitations

Team limitations

Team limitations

Team limitations

With limited back-end capacity, a full redesign wasn’t immediately feasible. To maintain momentum, we focused on front-end improvements—leveraging existing functionality to quickly deliver value to users while working within technical constraints.

With limited back-end capacity, a full redesign wasn’t immediately feasible. To maintain momentum, we focused on front-end improvements—leveraging existing functionality to quickly deliver value to users while working within technical constraints.

With limited back-end capacity, a full redesign wasn’t immediately feasible. To maintain momentum, we focused on front-end improvements—leveraging existing functionality to quickly deliver value to users while working within technical constraints.

With limited back-end capacity, a full redesign wasn’t immediately feasible. To maintain momentum, we focused on front-end improvements—leveraging existing functionality to quickly deliver value to users while working within technical constraints.

With limited back-end capacity, a full redesign wasn’t immediately feasible. To maintain momentum, we focused on front-end improvements—leveraging existing functionality to quickly deliver value to users while working within technical constraints.

The new dashboard in bright, light colours

Digest of the newest jobs users are signed up to accorss the web.

All job sites the users has an account with appear here.

Allowing the users to see jobs they might have not considered based on their skills.

Digest of the job applications of the candidate with current updates

and advice.

Access to a real career coach for personalised CV and application support.


As part of the redesign, I focused on making the dashboard valuable for both new and returning users. By encouraging new user engagement, we were able to enrich the experience with more relevant content.

Returning user

New user

The new dashboard in bright, light colours

Digest of the newest jobs users are signed up to accorss the web.

All job sites the users has an account with appear here.

Allowing the users to see jobs they might have not considered based on their skills.

Digest of the job applications of the candidate with current updates

and advice.

Access to a real career coach for personalised CV and application support.


As part of the redesign, I focused on making the dashboard valuable for both new and returning users. By encouraging new user engagement, we were able to enrich the experience with more relevant content.

Returning user

New user

The new dashboard in bright, light colours

Digest of the newest jobs users are signed up to accorss the web.

All job sites the users has an account with appear here.

Allowing the users to see jobs they might have not considered based on their skills.

Digest of the job applications of the candidate with current updates

and advice.

Access to a real career coach for personalised CV and application support.


As part of the redesign, I focused on making the dashboard valuable for both new and returning users. By encouraging new user engagement, we were able to enrich the experience with more relevant content.

Returning user

New user

The new dashboard in bright, light colours

Digest of the newest jobs users are signed up to accorss the web.

All job sites the users has an account with appear here.

Allowing the users to see jobs they might have not considered based on their skills.

Digest of the job applications of the candidate with current updates

and advice.

Access to a real career coach for personalised CV and application support.


As part of the redesign, I focused on making the dashboard valuable for both new and returning users. By encouraging new user engagement, we were able to enrich the experience with more relevant content.

Returning user

New user

The new dashboard in bright, light colours

Digest of the newest jobs users are signed up to accorss the web.

All job sites the users has an account with appear here.

Allowing the users to see jobs they might have not considered based on their skills.

Digest of the job applications of the candidate with current updates

and advice.

Access to a real career coach for personalised CV and application support.


As part of the redesign, I focused on making the dashboard valuable for both new and returning users. By encouraging new user engagement, we were able to enrich the experience with more relevant content.

Returning user

New user

The new dashboard in bright, light colours

Digest of the newest jobs users are signed up to accorss the web.

All job sites the users has an account with appear here.

Allowing the users to see jobs they might have not considered based on their skills.

Digest of the job applications of the candidate with current updates

and advice.

Access to a real career coach for personalised CV and application support.


As part of the redesign, I focused on making the dashboard valuable for both new and returning users. By encouraging new user engagement, we were able to enrich the experience with more relevant content.

Returning user

New user

Click-through rates uplift

Click-through rates uplift

Click-through rates uplift

THE results

Click-through rates uplift

We saw uplift in click-through rates, engagement and time on page in the first month. Users now used the dashboard as intended and navigated to other areas of the site from there.

We saw uplift in click-through rates, engagement and time on page in the first month. Users now used the dashboard as intended and navigated to other areas of the site from there.

We saw uplift in click-through rates, engagement and time on page in the first month. Users now used the dashboard as intended and navigated to other areas of the site from there.

We saw uplift in click-through rates, engagement and time on page in the first month. Users now used the dashboard as intended and navigated to other areas of the site from there.

We saw uplift in click-through rates, engagement and time on page in the first month. Users now used the dashboard as intended and navigated to other areas of the site from there.

Job subscriptions

Job subscriptions

Job subscriptions

Job subscriptions

Job subscriptions

Job subscriptions

515%

515%

515%

515%

515%

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

400%

400%

400%

400%

400%

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Job listings

Job listings

Job listings

Job listings

Job listings

Job listings

*33%

*33%

*33%

*33%

*33%

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

29%

29%

29%

29%

29%

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Applications

Applications

Applications

Applications

Applications

Applications

35%

35%

35%

35%

35%

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

26%

26%

26%

26%

26%

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

Desktop click-through rate

*

*

*

Data driven bug discovery

Data driven bug discovery

Data driven bug discovery

Data driven
bug discovery

All key metrics improved significantly, except for job listing click-through rate on mobile.

On closer investigation, I discovered that on certain mobile devices, job links were not rendering as intended and appeared too small to read.

Once this was addressed and aligned with the original designs, job CTR increased, and the dashboard bounce rate decreased as a result.

All key metrics improved significantly, except for job listing click-through rate on mobile.

On closer investigation, I discovered that on certain mobile devices, job links were not rendering as intended and appeared too small to read.

Once this was addressed and aligned with the original designs, job CTR increased, and the dashboard bounce rate decreased as a result.

All key metrics improved significantly, except for job listing click-through rate on mobile.

On closer investigation, I discovered that on certain mobile devices, job links were not rendering as intended and appeared too small to read.

Once this was addressed and aligned with the original designs, job CTR increased, and the dashboard bounce rate decreased as a result.

All key metrics improved significantly, except for job listing click-through rate on mobile.

On closer investigation, I discovered that on certain mobile devices, job links were not rendering as intended and appeared too small to read.

Once this was addressed and aligned with the original designs, job CTR increased, and the dashboard bounce rate decreased as a result.

All key metrics improved significantly, except for job listing click-through rate on mobile.

On closer investigation, I discovered that on certain mobile devices, job links were not rendering as intended and appeared too small to read.

Once this was addressed and aligned with the original designs, job CTR increased, and the dashboard bounce rate decreased as a result.

Post launch user testing

Post launch user testing

Post launch user testing

Post launch user testing

Post launch user testing

When we asked users what they thought of the new dashboard they were really positive.

When we asked users what they thought of the new dashboard they were really positive.

When we asked users what they thought of the new dashboard they were really positive.

When we asked users what they thought of the new dashboard they were really positive.

When we asked users what they thought of the new dashboard they were really positive.

I like the tables that everything comes in. Makes it easy to read and the bullet point format of the list makes it easy to follow. I do like it. Gives you a really good snapshot of what you’ve applied for ... where you are up to, what you need to do next ... how many new jobs there are, what job boards you are working through"

I like the tables that everything comes in. Makes it easy to read and the bullet point format of the list makes it easy to follow. I do like it. Gives you a really good snapshot of what you’ve applied for ... where you are up to, what you need to do next ... how many new jobs there are, what job boards you are working through"

I like the tables that everything comes in. Makes it easy to read and the bullet point format of the list makes it easy to follow. I do like it. Gives you a really good snapshot of what you’ve applied for ... where you are up to, what you need to do next ... how many new jobs there are, what job boards you are working through"

I like the tables that everything comes in. Makes it easy to read and the bullet point format of the list makes it easy to follow. I do like it. Gives you a really good snapshot of what you’ve applied for ... where you are up to, what you need to do next ... how many new jobs there are, what job boards you are working through"

I like the tables that everything comes in. Makes it easy to read and the bullet point format of the list makes it easy to follow. I do like it. Gives you a really good snapshot of what you’ve applied for ... where you are up to, what you need to do next ... how many new jobs there are, what job boards you are working through"

One of the better ones I’ve seen in terms of presenting the information and giving you more information in terms of what is currently available, what you are doing, how many applications you’ve made. In the past when I’ve been applying via online job sites I had to track myself the information doing it the old fashioned way on a spreadsheet ... having this tools available on this dashboard is really good and it is one of the best sites I’ve seen for that”

One of the better ones I’ve seen in terms of presenting the information and giving you more information in terms of what is currently available, what you are doing, how many applications you’ve made. In the past when I’ve been applying via online job sites I had to track myself the information doing it the old fashioned way on a spreadsheet ... having this tools available on this dashboard is really good and it is one of the best sites I’ve seen for that”

One of the better ones I’ve seen in terms of presenting the information and giving you more information in terms of what is currently available, what you are doing, how many applications you’ve made. In the past when I’ve been applying via online job sites I had to track myself the information doing it the old fashioned way on a spreadsheet ... having this tools available on this dashboard is really good and it is one of the best sites I’ve seen for that”

One of the better ones I’ve seen in terms of presenting the information and giving you more information in terms of what is currently available, what you are doing, how many applications you’ve made. In the past when I’ve been applying via online job sites I had to track myself the information doing it the old fashioned way on a spreadsheet ... having this tools available on this dashboard is really good and it is one of the best sites I’ve seen for that”

One of the better ones I’ve seen in terms of presenting the information and giving you more information in terms of what is currently available, what you are doing, how many applications you’ve made. In the past when I’ve been applying via online job sites I had to track myself the information doing it the old fashioned way on a spreadsheet ... having this tools available on this dashboard is really good and it is one of the best sites I’ve seen for that”

Awards

Awards

Awards

THE results

Awards

"Best Newcomer" at the National Online Recruitment Awards.

"Best Newcomer" at the National Online Recruitment Awards.

"Best Newcomer" at the National Online Recruitment Awards.

"Best Newcomer" at the National Online Recruitment Awards.

"Best Newcomer" at the National Online Recruitment Awards.

Employee of the month at Stepstone for "consistently great designs for all teams that convert".

Employee of the month at Stepstone for "consistently great designs for all teams that convert".

Employee of the month at Stepstone for "consistently great designs for all teams that convert".

Employee of the month at Stepstone for "consistently great designs for all teams that convert".

Employee of the month at Stepstone for "consistently great designs for all teams that convert".

Best newcomer Nora national online recruitment awards 2018. Painted heavy glass rectangle
Trophey next to a orchid plant and laptop in the background with Workray on screen

To help you increase click-through rates

Please feel free to contact me to discuss potential permanent opportunities via email at deni.red@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.

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To help you increase click-through rates

Please feel free to contact me to discuss potential permanent opportunities via email at deni.red@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.

Or.. continue browsing

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To help you increase click-through rates

Please feel free to contact
me to discuss potential permanent opportunities via email at deni.red@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.

Or.. continue browsing

Deni explaining how to design for Autism in front of a laptop
Deni explaining how to design for Autism in front of a laptop

To help you increase click-through rates

Please feel free to contact
me to discuss potential permanent opportunities via email at deni.red@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.

Or.. continue browsing

To help you increase click-through rates

Please feel free to contact me to discuss potential permanent opportunities via email at deni.red@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.

Or.. continue browsing

Deni explaining how to design for Autism in front of a laptop

To help you increase click-through rates

Please feel free to contact me to discuss potential permanent opportunities via email at deni.red@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.

Or.. continue browsing

Deni explaining how to design for Autism in front of a laptop
Deni explaining how to design for Autism in front of a laptop

Fostering accessible design

Helping product teams bring accessibility into their design process from the very start.

Deni explaining how to design for Autism in front of a laptop

Fostering accessible design

Helping product teams bring accessibility into their design process from the very start.

Deni explaining how to design for Autism in front of a laptop

Fostering accessible design

Helping product teams bring accessibility into their design process from the very start.

Deni explaining how to design for Autism in front of a laptop

Fostering accessible design

Helping product teams bring accessibility into their design process from the very start.

Deni explaining how to design for Autism in front of a laptop

Fostering accessible design

Helping product teams bring accessibility into their design process from the very start.

Deni explaining how to design for Autism in front of a laptop

Fostering accessible design

Helping product teams bring accessibility into their design process from the very start.

Phone with title share digital CV via QR with the name of the user and a QR code

Driving product direction

Shaping product strategy through collaborative design and vision sprints.

Phone with title share digital CV via QR with the name of the user and a QR code

Driving product direction

Shaping product strategy through collaborative design and vision sprints.

Phone with title share digital CV via QR with the name of the user and a QR code

Driving product direction

Shaping product strategy through collaborative design and vision sprints.

Phone with title share digital CV via QR with the name of the user and a QR code

Driving product direction

Shaping product strategy through collaborative design and vision sprints.

Phone with title share digital CV via QR with the name of the user and a QR code

Driving product direction

Shaping product strategy through collaborative design and vision sprints.

Phone with title share digital CV via QR with the name of the user and a QR code

Driving product direction

Shaping product strategy through collaborative design and vision sprints.

40% boost in engagement

Making key tasks easier to complete online improves engagement.

40% boost in engagement

Making key tasks easier to complete online improves engagement.

40% boost in engagement

Making key tasks easier to complete online improves engagement.

40% boost in engagement

Making key tasks easier to complete online improves engagement.

40% boost in engagement

Making key tasks easier to complete online improves engagement.

All rights reserved @Denni Bakardji. Design and build by @Denni Bakardji

All rights reserved @Denni Bakardji. Design and build by @Denni Bakardji

All rights reserved @Denni Bakardji. Design and build by @Denni Bakardji

All rights reserved @Denni Bakardji. Design and build by @Denni Bakardji

500% click through rate boost

500% click through rate boost

500% click through rate boost

500% click through rate boost

500% click through rate boost

500% click through rate boost