UX Design | UI Design

Elait.com
Website Design

Transforming the Digital Experience: Designing the ElaitWebsite for Enhanced User Engagement

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About the Project

  • The UI Design for Elait's website was a strategic initiative aimed at modernizing the online presence of this specialized Data Engineering firm. As the lead UI/UX designer, my objective was to not only enhance the visual aesthetics and user experience but also to create a design that would effectively generate leads by engaging and converting visitors.

Background

  • Role: Lead UI/UX Designer

    My Contribution: Project Management, User Research, Content Strategy, User Experience Design, Usability Evaluation, and User Interface Design.

    Team: Myself, Stakeholder, Developers

    Duration: 6 months

    Tools used: Adobe XD, Miro, Google Docs, Photoshop

    Client Background: Elait, a prominent player in the Data Engineering sector, sought a website redesign to better showcase their technical excellence and to serve as a lead generation platform.

Problem

  • The current challenge involves an outdated website design and a missing content strategy, leading to difficulties in generating leads effectively.

objective

  • The goal is to establish an engaging website from the start, driving potential client conversions through intuitive navigation, clear calls-to-action, and optimized lead capture forms. Success will be measured by positive engagement metrics, lead conversion rates, and user feedback, aiming to position Elait as an industry leader while actively generating inquiries and consultation requests.

Impact

  • The new Elait website has made a significant impact on brand perception, user engagement, and lead generation.

1. Enhanced User Experience

User engagement metrics witnessed a substantial improvement, with a 40% increase in average session duration and a 30% decrease in bounce rates.

2. Increased Lead Generation

The redesigned website incorporated strategically placed call-to-action elements and optimized lead capture forms, resulting in a 50% increase in lead generation.

3. Elevated Brand Positioning

The new website showcased the firm’s expertise, industry knowledge, and thought leadership, positioning them as a trusted authority in the tech consulting and solutions space.

3. Business Growth

The client witnessed a 35% increase in online inquiries, resulting in a 25% boost in conversions and a substantial expansion of their client base.

"The company witnessed a notable 25% increase in conversion rates, indicating a higher percentage of website visitors taking desired actions"

methodology

  • The methodology adopted for the Elait.com Website design Project involved a structured approach to research and analysis, which encompassed the following key techniques:

Competitive analysis

  • Conducted a thorough examination of competitor websites in the IT industry to identify design trends, user experience strategies, and areas for improvement. This analysis provided valuable insights and inspiration for creating a unique and competitive website for Data Products.

IBM

Design: Clean and professional, with a focus on innovation and interactive elements.

Content: Thoughtful and concise, balancing technical depth with approachability.

Lead Gen: Strategically placed CTAs and forms facilitate seamless lead generation.

Cognizant

Design: Modern and vibrant, featuring engaging visuals and animated graphics.

Content: Informative and accessible, striking a balance between technical details and case studies.

Lead Gen: Clear CTAs guide visitors toward valuable content and facilitate user-friendly lead capture.

Accenture

Design: Sleek and sophisticated, reflecting a versatile approach with multimedia elements.

Content: Comprehensive insights into services and industry trends, incorporating multimedia.

Lead Gen: Clear and compelling CTAs, streamlined lead capture forms for efficient engagement.

Stakeholder Interview

  • The stakeholder interview process played a pivotal role in shaping the UI design strategy for Elait's new website. Through a series of structured interviews, perspectives from leadership, marketing, and technical teams were gathered to inform a user-centric and business-aligned design approach.

Findings-
Three themes based on the interview:
1. Brand Identity

Stakeholders emphasized the importance of aligning the website's design with Elait's established brand identity, portraying a sense of trust and technical excellence.

2. User Experience

Insights from stakeholders underscored the significance of a positive and intuitive user experience, with a focus on easy navigation and engaging content to capture and retain user attention.

3. Lead Generation

Stakeholders highlighted the critical role of the website as a lead generation tool, emphasizing the need for strategically placed calls-to-action and user-friendly forms to encourage conversions.

Persona

  • Designed a personas that represent the goals and frustrations the stakeholders had before designing the website.

Wireframes

  • I utilized Adobe XD to create iterative wireframes for Elait's website, A/B Testing, facilitating evaluation, and client approval. These dynamic wireframe underwent multiple refinements, ensuring alignment with client expectations and resulting in a visually compelling UI design.

Home page

Initial Version before iteration

Version 2- After iteration and testing

Services page

Initial Version before iteration

Version 2- After iteration and testing

Contact Us page

Initial Version before iteration

Version 2- After iteration and testing

Styleguide

  • In the high-fidelity wireframe phase, I elevated the design vision for Elait's website using Adobe XD and Photoshop. These detailed and polished wireframes showcase the refined user interface, interactive elements, and visual aesthetics.

Hi-fidelity Wireframe

  • In the high-fidelity wireframe phase, I elevated the design vision for Elait's website using Adobe XD. These detailed and polished wireframes showcase the refined user interface, interactive elements, and visual aesthetics. Through this phase, I brought the conceptualized design to life, ensuring a seamless and visually striking digital experience. The hi-fi wireframes served as an exact blueprint for the final website, embodying a balance between aesthetics and functionality.

Home page

Services Page

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reflection

  • In reflecting on Elait's website design journey, I embraced the challenges of project management, creating impactful infographics, and communicating the value of UX to the client. Navigating the iterative process, effective communication was key, bridging the gap between design concepts and client understanding. Achieving pixel-perfect UI design became a meticulous commitment, reaffirming the dynamic nature of UX in delivering a visually captivating and user-friendly digital space.

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