Ourability Connect Dashboard 커리어 네트워킹 플랫폼 by Zilin Zhou

Ourability Connect Dashboard 커리어 네트워킹 플랫폼 by Zilin Zhou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 동상 in 인터페이스, 인터랙션 및 사용자 경험 디자인 Competition Category.

동인터페이스· 2024

Ourability Connect Dashboard 커리어 네트워킹 플랫폼

by Zilin Zhou

Client: OurAbility Inc

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 인터페이스 Category

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The Design

About Ourability Connect Dashboard 커리어 네트워킹 플랫폼

구직 활동은 그 어느 때보다 어려워졌으며, 특히 장애인에게는 더욱 그렇습니다. 채용 공고가 장애인에게 접근 가능하지 않아 구직 기회를 찾는 것조차 어렵게 만듭니다. Ability Connect Dashboard는 AI 기반 구직 및 연결 플랫폼을 통해 장애인 구직자와 고용주를 지원합니다. 고급 접근성 기능을 제공하여 구직자와 잠재적 고용주를 연결하고, 고용주가 독특한 인재를 발견할 수 있도록 합니다. 포용적이고 접근 가능한 디자인과 AI 기술에 중점을 두어 평등한 기회를 촉진합니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Ourability Connect Dashboard 커리어 네트워킹 플랫폼, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Ourability Connect Dashboard 커리어 네트워킹 플랫폼, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Ourability Connect Dashboard 커리어 네트워킹 플랫폼, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: In this project, Zilin designed the Our Ability Connect dashboard system, including the dashboard interface, new user flows, content strategy, etc. He spent time doing research and understanding the overall user experience. His goal for this project was to rethink the user’s need and to redesign the overall user experience to help Our Ability users to create the most functional and accessible dashboard system to empower their employees.
Dimensions & Packaging: This product is a web application
Tags: Dashboard, Accessible Technology, Job Dashboard, Accessibility, Inclusive Design,
Production Technology: This project was approached in three stages to create a dashboard system that meets the needs of users with disabilities. The first stage involved researching and understanding accessibility design using various user research methodologies, such as card sorting, user interviews, and competitive analysis. These methodologies provided valuable insights and a clear direction for product strategies and design.

In the second stage, the research findings were compiled and translated into design ideas using tools such as affinity diagrams and mind maps. This stage allowed for the creation of a more cohesive and effective dashboard design.

Finally, the third stage involved delivering a user-friendly and intuitive dashboard that went through an iterative research and development process. Adobe Xd was used for designing and prototyping, and the engineering team coded the final product through React Js. Overall, this approach ensured that accessibility was prioritized at every stage of the design process, resulting in a dashboard system that meets the needs of all users.
Design Challenge: During this project, I encountered three primary challenges:

Prioritizing Accessibility in Design: The main goal was to ensure accessibility in every aspect of the dashboard design, which can be challenging but essential for empowering every user. As a designer, I believe in contributing to creating more accessible design solutions.

Rethinking User Experience: After a thorough analysis of the current Our Ability Connect dashboard system, it was clear that the system lacked consistency and utility. I redesigned the entire system to ensure a more coherent user experience, creating a new web architecture and visual language that prioritized the most crucial features.

Limited Time and Resources: Originally intended as a team project, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our work. Despite limited resources and a short timeline, I took on the responsibility of delivering the final product on time, working additional hours each week to ensure its success.
Research: This research investigated usability problems faced by OurAbility dashboard users with disabilities. User research methods, including interviews, card sorting, and competitive analysis, were used to analyze the current system and identify good and bad experiences. Additional insight was gained through a cognitive walkthrough and interviews with users, highlighting the importance of accessibility features. Based on the findings, designer was advised to follow accessibility guidelines and obtain more input from disability users. The research also focused on designing accessible features, such as color, using a color review tool. The dashboard color had significant problems, with a low contrast ratio and poor text accessibility. To resolve this issue, a primary color that met accessibility standards and fit the modern system design was found. An Affinity diagram and mind map were created to deliver a user-friendly dashboard validated through iterative research and development. This research contributes to the development of accessible digital systems.
Inspiration: Nowadays, approximately one-fifth of the global population experiences difficulties in accessing the same services and products as people without disabilities. With the goal of designing an accessible and inclusive product that empowers users with disabilities in their employment, I embarked on this project with a simple belief. My research delves into studying different types of accessibility design, understanding current usability issues within existing systems, and redesign
Project Duration: The project started in November 2020 in Syracuse NY and finished in August 2020 in Syracuse NY. The Phase 1 development work started Sep 2020, final MVP product launched in 2022
Operation Flow: OurAbility Dashboard is a professionally designed web application that enables individuals with disabilities to establish essential career connections. Moreover, this system empowers employers to connect with potential employees with disabilities by searching, connecting directly with them within the platform, and posting job opportunities to attract top candidates for their open positions.
Image Credits: Image #1: Designer Zilin Zhou, OurAbility Connect Dashboard, 2023. Image #2: Designer Zilin Zhou, OurAbility Connect Dashboard, 2023. Image #3: Designer Zilin Zhou, OurAbility Connect Dashboard, 2023. Image #4: Designer Zilin Zhou, OurAbility Connect Dashboard, 2023. Image #5: Designer Zilin Zhou, OurAbility Connect Dashboard, 2023.