Work experience at Rollbytes Inc.

Introduction

Designing a unified solution for small business management

During my time at Rollbytes Inc., I worked on a utility application designed to help small businesses track finances, schedule, and collaborate. As the UI/UX designer on the team, I collaborated closely with the development team to bring the Figma designs to life. I also worked with the product team to translate our brand concept into concrete design elements. Due to an NDA, I am unable to share the entire project, but I will highlight some of my key experiences.

Duties

Leading UI/UX design and integrating brand elements

Led the design of Mai.Today, including the creation of UI flows, mockups, and prototypes.
Ensured consistency of user experience across all devices.
Collaborated with the product manager and front-end developers to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and user experience.
Presented designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive-level stakeholders.

Design Process

Redefining user Flow and establishing a cohesive brand identity

Design process of Mai.Today

As a UI/UX designer joining the team after development had started, my focus was on redesigning the user flow and improving the brand design for Mai.Today. The first step was to list out all the pages and lead the redesign of the information architecture. I also helped document the current pages for management while visualizing UI elements that were still in development.

I then participated in user interviews to define our target users, ensuring that all designs aligned with their goals and needs. In the fast-paced startup environment, rapid iteration was key. My work was centered on redesigning the user experience and presenting it through prototypes, which helped stakeholders better understand the reasoning behind the design choices.

To ensure continuity and consistency, I developed a small UI design system, which was reusable and helped later designers stay aligned with the vision. For the documentation phase, I created a developer-friendly deliverable, written in a language that developers could easily follow. Additionally, I ensured that even developers unfamiliar with Figma could quickly grasp how to leverage the design files to accelerate their development process.

Experiecne

Enhancing collaboration, storytelling, and presentation skills

Year-end-banquet of Rollbytes Inc.

Having dinner with my collegues

Collaborate with developers

As the first UI/UX designer on the team, I anticipated what developers would see on Figma as viewers and created a short guideline for them. When we couldn’t schedule online meetings, I recorded brief videos demonstrating the user flow and new UI designs. These efforts made it easier for developers to navigate the design files effectively.

Improve Storytelling skills

During my time at Rollbytes Inc., I assisted Roy, our CEO, in creating multiple slides to present our product. I learned that strong storytelling skills are essential when doing a presentation. A compelling story makes it easier for the audience to empathize and see things from others' perspectives.

Present design to peers

Throughout the design process, I regularly presented my design outcomes to our CEO and peers. When my designs conflicted with others' opinions, I would look up references, listen to their perspectives, and then try to find a balance. I also discovered the importance of discussing challenges with colleagues—when you're stuck, just ask!

Testimonial

CEO endorsement of design excellence and professionalism

Roy Lin

CEO, RollBytes Inc.

In my collaboration with Cheryl, she demonstrated outstanding design skills. Her creativity and professionalism ensured the smooth progress of our projects. Cheryl has a remarkable ability to quickly and effectively translate design concepts into concrete visual outcomes while collaborating effectively with team members. She consistently meets deadlines and delivers high-quality work. Additionally, Cheryl has shown a keen intuition in product design, which consistently leads to more valuable ideas during our discussions. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such an excellent designer.

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