Wells Fargo
Building a design system from scratch to create a robust internal auditing system.
Objective:
Revamp Wells Fargo's internal audit management system to improve consistency, align with brand standards, and enhance user experience.
Process:
- Product Style Inventory:
- Conducted a comprehensive audit of existing UI elements
- Analyzed brand consistency across company products
- Created a component library for standardization
- Design System Implementation:
- Performed a visual audit of existing design elements
- Developed reusable assets in Figma
- Established a cohesive design system specific to the project
- Collaborative Workflow:
- Integrated Figma into the team's process
- Maintained design sprints ahead of development timeline
- Facilitated transparent communication between design and development teams
- User-Centric Design Approach:
- Conducted regular meetings with Business Analysts to understand requirements
- Created high-fidelity prototypes for efficient feedback and iteration
- Organized user testing sessions for real-time usability insights
- Development Handoff:
- Prepared polished prototypes for development team
- Conducted kickoff meetings to ensure design intent was clearly communicated
- Maintained ongoing support throughout the development process
Key Achievements:
- Successfully transformed a disjointed, inconsistent system into a cohesive, user-friendly platform
- Implemented a scalable design system that improved design-development collaboration
- Significantly enhanced user satisfaction by streamlining complex audit processes
- Aligned the application's visual design with Wells Fargo's brand standards
- Facilitated a more secure and efficient workflow, replacing email-based information sharing
This project showcases my ability to lead comprehensive redesign efforts, implement effective design systems, and bridge the gap between user needs, business requirements, and technical implementation in a large enterprise environment.