Papermind is a new product designed to address a gap in Slack. While Slack is popular for team communication, it doesn't make it easy to find and share important documents like proposals and contracts. Papermind is a desktop app that integrates seamlessly with Slack to solve this problem.
For inspiration, I analysed brands with simple user experiences and focused on clean, usable interfaces. At the time, brands such as Medium, Slite, Tettra, HiBob, Canvas, and Slack were particularly successful and popular. Studying their approaches provided valuable insights into effective design strategies.
As a small business owner, I want a centralised workspace so I can provide employees with the necessary tools to contribute actively to business growth.
As an employee, I want access to company information so I can perform my tasks effectively.
As an administrator, I want to ensure the company workspace is secure so our information is protected.
I made decisions regarding visual elements, including grids, scalability (ensuring the design functions well across various screen sizes), typography (such as fonts, sizes, and styles), and icons (used for navigation or conveying information).
To address the complexity of implementing a signature approval workflow within Papermind, I mapped out the user flow and provided email templates for all scenarios, which helped facilitate the testing.
I identified areas for enhancement and refinement, leading to updates that improved the overall user experience of the Papermind Slack app.
I assumed various responsibilities encompassing design, UX, project oversight, and product testing. Additionally, I led the branding, design, and development of the website and managed other promotional materials.
Despite the lack of allocated testing time, our extended team collaborated effectively, allowing for thorough testing and valuable insights.
One of the project's highlights was collaborating with an exceptionally talented developer.
Being the sole designer for a small business owner poses unique challenges that require adaptability and resourcefulness. With many design responsibilities, I had to balance these varied tasks. However, it also offers opportunities for growth and learning as a designer.
