UPS Global Directory - UX/UI Redesign

OVERVIEW

I fixed UPS Global Store Locator usability, functionality, and aesthetics.

UPS Global Store Locator

The UPS Global Store Locator is a user-friendly online tool connecting millions worldwide to easily find UPS locations for shipping, postal services, and drop-offs. With a simple interface, it's the go-to solution for individuals and businesses, providing quick access to UPS facilities globally.

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My Role

  • I was the only UX/UI Designer on the Team
  • Used UX Design Thinking Process
  • Designed with XD, Figma and Adobe Suite

Team

  • Agile / Two Week Sprints
  • Power Bi / Angular
  • UPS Development Team (8)
  • Product Owners (2)
  • Business/Executive Team

Final redesign solution

UPS Business Objectives

Update Aesthetics

Show a smart and innovative app that delivers real-time insights and solutions.

Ease of Use

Simplify your shipping experience with a user-friendly and intuitive app that adapts to your needs and preferences.

Increase Frequency

Keep your customers loyal and satisfied with a reliable and responsive app that provides personalized support and feedback.

Problem

UPS Global Store locator had high-bounce rates and poor feedback.

High-Bounce Rate

High bounce rates on the UPS Store Locator may indicate usability issues, hindering user engagement and efficient location finding.

Poor Feedback

User feedback suggests challenges with navigation and service information, impacting satisfaction and hindering the optimal experience for location seekers.

Aesthetics Issues

Dated design on the UPS Store Locator influences user perception, creating a less appealing experience and potentially discouraging effective interaction.

Outdated UPS Global Store Locator design.

heuristic evaluations

Empathizing begins with learning all about the product.

Reviewing all the details about the UPS Global Store Locator.

Walkthrough

Evaluated the clarity and intuitiveness of the navigation system. Viewed the hierarchy if it was well organized and easily understandable.

Product Owner (QA’s)

Went over my findings and asked further questions on the MVP for this project.

Interactions and Error Handlings

Examined the efficiency of user interactions and the steps to complete a task.

research

Understanding the users point of view.

Adobe Analytics

Analytics in UX refine design, track user behavior, and enhance experiences, ensuring a data-driven, user-centric approach.

Interviews (Face to Face)

Secured departmental approval for client interviews, crafting targeted, open-ended questions to uncover key user-centric insights.

User Feedback

Categorize and prioritize user feedback, transforming insights into actionable points for productive discussions.

Affinity Mapping

Collaborated with the team in an infinity mapping session, synthesizing insights from UX interviews to brainstorm and generate innovative user experience solutions.

ideation

Finding ideas that will improve the user experience.

Competitive & Comparative Analysis

Performed an extensive competitive and comparative analysis, evaluating our UX against top logistics firms to pinpoint strategic enhancement opportunities.

Design Inspirations

Generated inventive ideas by exploring competitive and comparative research, fueling the development of innovative UX design concepts.

Drawing Ideas

Utilized traditional pen and paper for ideating UX designs, transforming abstract concepts into tangible and visual sketches for development.

Wireframe & Prototyping

Developed interactive UX wireframes on XD & Figma, giving form to early-stage design concepts for iterative testing and refinement.

usability testing & design updates

Usability testing - adding, removing, iterations required.

First Draft Demos

The initial draft serves as the launchpad for creativity in UX design, providing space for ideas to evolve without perfection pressure.

Iterations

Iterative design guarantees the end result aligns with users' needs and expectations, fostering a user-centric approach for optimal resonance.

Finalizing the Design

Consensus on ultimate UX designs is crucial, ensuring stakeholders align on the product's vision, functionality, and aesthetics.

High Definition Prototyping

Detailed prototyping is crucial, bridging design to the final product, facilitating issue spotting, and assessing readiness effectively.

solutions + Final Designs

Final desktop designs - ready for development handoff.

Final Desktop Designs

The UPS Global Store Locator UX design project, encompassing designs for desktop and mobile versions, represents the culmination of thoughtful design efforts aimed at providing a seamless and user-friendly experience for individuals and businesses worldwide.

Approved Desktop Design for UPS Global Store Locator.

solutions + Final Designs

Final mobile designs - ready for development handoff.

Approved Mobile Design for UPS Global Store Locator.

Final Mobile Designs

The UPS Global Store Locator UX project, covering mobile design, reflects thoughtful efforts for a seamless user experience worldwide.

Conclusion & Lessons learned

This redesign will be an evolving experience.

The redesign of the UPS Global Locator legacy system to the user-centric iteration, the transformation is evident across various key aspects. The journey from the outdated interface to the contemporary, user-friendly design has been shaped by a commitment to user experience, UX philosophy and a thorough understanding of user needs.

Legacy Design Challenges:

The legacy design posed several challenges, including a complex and unintuitive navigation system, lack of clarity in information architecture, and a dated user interface that hindered efficient use. User feedback highlighted frustrations with the system's feedback mechanisms, error handling, and the overall interactive experience.

User-Centric Design:

My approved design addresses these challenges head-on, placing a strong emphasis on clarity, simplicity, and ease of use. The navigation has been streamlined, adopting a more intuitive structure that ensures users can effortlessly locate the information they seek. Information architecture has been meticulously reorganized, enhancing the overall user journey. The user interface has been modernized, presenting a clean and visually appealing design that aligns with contemporary standards.

Positive Feedback and User Satisfaction:

The positive feedback received from users underscores the success of the redesign. Users appreciate the improved navigation, finding it more intuitive and user-friendly. The revamped information architecture has led to a reduction in user confusion, resulting in quicker and more efficient interactions. The modernized user interface has not only improved aesthetics but has also positively impacted user engagement.

Lessons Learned - UX Philosophy:

  • 1. User-Centric Approach: The redesign's success stems from a user-centric approach, prioritizing the needs and preferences of the end-users. Regular user testing and feedback sessions were instrumental in shaping design decisions.
  • 2. Simplicity and Clarity: Embracing the principle of simplicity and clarity in design proved crucial. Streamlining navigation, simplifying information architecture, and presenting a clean interface contributed significantly to a more positive user experience.
  • 3. Feedback and Iteration: Establishing a feedback loop with users throughout the design process allowed for continuous improvement. The ability to iterate based on user insights helped address pain points and refine the design iteratively.
  • 4. Accessibility and Inclusivity: Ensuring that the redesigned application is accessible to users of all abilities and backgrounds is a fundamental aspect of UX philosophy. Adhering to accessibility standards has broadened the application's usability and inclusivity.

In conclusion, the UPS Global Locator redesign showcases the transformative power of applying sound UX philosophy. The journey from legacy challenges to a user-centric design with positive feedback highlights the importance of continuous improvement, user feedback, and a commitment to creating interfaces that truly serve the needs of the users. This project serves as a testament to the value of investing in user experience as a driver of success in digital design.