Anfold

Anfold

Timesheet Portal software its an application that speeds up your pay and bill cycle and gives you the tools to track your profitability and manage projects and contracts in real time, online. Timesheet Portal is an adaptable web-based application, and will work for the user whether you're project based, recruitment agency, service or manufacturer.

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Unlocking Anfold's potential

During my investigation of the Anfold Timesheet Portal software I came across a platform that is specifically designed to meet the changing requirements of businesses. This flexible online application is suitable, for a range of industries, including project based businesses and recruitment agencies. Its main focus is, on providing real time project and contract management capabilities.

My vision extended beyond these elements, leading to the design of efficient tools for employee onboarding and a secure, user-friendly digital space for document management.

When I was creating the Anfold platform, I imagined a future where work flows seamlessly, feels natural, and is incredibly efficient.

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User journey Mapping

Mapping out the user journey was a important step in identifying pain points, gaps, and opportunities for improvement within the existing platform.

I visualized the user flow from the moment they accessed the platform to achieving their desired outcomes, considering different scenarios and touchpoints. This user journey map served as a guide throughout the design process, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience for users.

Keeping the users journey as my priority I developed a defined and orderly information structure for the platform. My primary focus was on organizing the content establishing navigation routes and arranging all the features and capabilities.

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This provided users with a coherent and easy-to-navigate experience. I translated the information architecture into wireframes, creating low-fidelity representations of the platform's layout, interactions, and content hierarchy.

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Immersion and discovery

To embark on the journey of redesigning the Timesheet Portal platform, I immersed myself in the world of time tracking and project management, I conducted extensive research, engaging with clients, stakeholders, and end-users to gain a deep understanding of their pain points, frustrations, and desired outcomes.

This research phase involved conducting interviews, surveys, and competitive analysis to gather valuable insights and establish a solid foundation for the design process.

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Visual Design and branding

I dedicated my efforts to creating an interface that's not visually appealing but also cohesive.  Through this process I aimed to develop a design system that is engaging, intuitive and simple.

Recognizing the need for a seamless experience across devices, I ensured that the redesigned platform embraced responsive design principles. I meticulously designed layouts, optimized interactions, and tested the platform on various screen sizes and resolutions.

This cross-platform compatibility enabled users to access the Timesheet Portal from their desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices with equal ease and functionality.

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Collaboration and Development Handoff

Throughout the design process, I collaborated closely with developers, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure the smooth translation of design concepts into fully functional features. I provided detailed design specifications, guidelines, and assets, and actively participated in discussions and code reviews. This collaborative method encouraged a sense of understanding and agreement, between the design and development teams guaranteeing that the intended design vision was successfully achieved.

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Prior to the platform's launch, I conducted rigorous user acceptance testing with a diverse group of users, including clients and internal stakeholders. This testing phase allowed us to gather valuable feedback, validate the design decisions, and make final refinements to enhance the overall user experience.

Once the platform met the expectations and needs of our users, it was confidently launched, ready to empower businesses with streamlined time tracking, project management, and profitability insights.

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Final thoughts

Through a comprehensive and iterative design process, the UX and UI of the Timesheet Portal platform were successfully redesigned, resulting in a user-centered, visually captivating, and seamlessly functional platform.

The latest version of our platform addressed the issues faced by clients, made time tracking more efficient and offered businesses tools for managing projects and contracts smoothly. Additionally, we noticed an increase of 25% in user satisfaction rates. This was confirmed by the results of our redesign survey and positive feedback, from our users.

Users reported a higher level of ease and efficiency in navigating the platform, recording their time, and managing projects and contracts. The intuitive design and streamlined user flows resulted in a significant reduction in the time required for employees to enter their timesheets accurately, improving productivity and time tracking accuracy.

The new user experience and intuitive design encouraged more users to engage with the platform, contributing to higher participation and more accurate time reporting. User errors in timesheet submissions were reduced by 20%, thanks to clearer instructions, intuitive interface elements, and informative error handling mechanisms.

Businesses benefited from the redesign as well, experiencing a siginifcant reduction in administrative time spent on timesheet management for project managers. This streamlined contract and project management, allowing project managers to focus more on strategic planning and execution.

Lastly, the visually captivating redesign received positive feedback from both clients and employees, contributing to a professional and engaging user experience.

The UI Improvements, intuitive navigation, and consistent UX enhanced the overall functionality of the platform.

In conclusion, the redesign of the Timesheet Portal platform resulted in tangible improvements and positive outcomes. It successfully addressed client pain points, improved time tracking efficiency, and empowered businesses to manage projects and contracts more effectively.

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