[Case 03]
Internal Analytics Tool Redesign
Enterprise SaaS / Operations
Analytics Tools Redesign
Identifying usability gaps, redesigning key flows, and building a shared design system for consistent internal experiences
[Project Overview]
Masterfile and Vendorbase are Disney internal tools for managing operational data at scale. Masterfile turns large spreadsheet data into clearer tables, while Vendorbase supports vendor and studio collaboration by keeping a central record of external partners.
[Challenge]
Both tools had usability issues that slowed teams down, including [[unreliable filtering, incosistent UI, and data that felt spreadsheet-like and hard to analyse.]] Vendor creation also required [[unnecessary steps,]] making the workflow longer than it needed to be. My focus was to improve Vendorbase by tightening core flows, [[improving information clarity, and establishing more consistent UI patterns.]]
[Industry]
Enterprise SaaS / Operations
[My Role]
Design & Production Intern
[Platforms]
Desktop
[Timeline]
October 2024 - December 2024
[Process]
Current State Audit and Early Priorities
Reviewed existing UI and components patterns across Masterfile and Vendorbase, then used the test portal to experience the workflows first hand and understand how teams manage data and vendors day-to-day. From there, I [[audited key screens]] to spot where the experience felt inconsistent. To validate early assumptions, I [[ interviewed users ]] on their pain points and aligned with the team on 3 initial focus areas: [[ a redesigned filter side panel, a cleaner and more readable table UI, and a shared design system.]]
Design System Proposal
A design system was proposed for Masterfile & Vendorbase to standardised the look and feel across both tools and scale to future internal platforms. I explored refreshed [[ logo concepts and a consistent navigation bar ]] in both light and dark themes, then unified [[ CTA button styles ]] by defining clear hierarchy and interaction states aligned with the brand. A new colour scheme was introduced and [[ tokenised using Figma variables]], making it easy to apply and update consistently across surfaces. Finally, a [[typography ramp]] was proposed using the TWDC Inspire font family, setting weights and sizes for headings, body text, and UI labels.
Platform Enhancements
I focused on targeted UX improvements primarily across Vendorbase, aimed at improving how users [[navigate, edit, and manage vendor data.]] I revisited the filtering experience with a [[redesigned side panel and introduced a drag-and-drop approach]] so users can organise and customise table views. [[Alerts and notifications]] were updated to improve visibility and system feedback, the table grid was simplified for faster visual scan, the [[create vendor or studio modal]] was refined with a more structured layout, and the [[landing screen]] was refreshed to align with the updated UI.
[Key Skills]
Design Tokens
Colour Variables
Typography
Figma Components
Variants
[Outcome]