Resolving critical workflow challenges for the leading specialist publisher of structural engineering content in German-speaking countries.
To streamline how structural engineers access and validate technical content, I organized a comprehensive workshop with industry experts. During this session, we gathered deep insights into their current challenges, workflows, pricing strategies, and competitive landscape.
Armed with these findings, we developed a new digital platform featuring advanced search capabilities, community validation, project archiving tools, peer ratings and suggestions, and seamless access to past projects using relevant standards and codes. This robust solution aims to significantly reduce the time professionals spend on content discovery and validation—letting them focus on strategic tasks and active projects.
My Role & Key Contributions
1. Workshop Planning & Execution
Organized and facilitated collaborative sessions with structural engineering experts to identify pain points and emerging needs.
2. Findings Analysis
Synthesized feedback on workflows, user profiles, pricing, and market competition to inform product strategy.
3. Product Strategy
Developed the core vision for the new platform, aligning business objectives with user-centric requirements.
4. Usability Testing
Conducted iterative tests on prototypes to validate the platform’s navigation, search functionality, and user flows.
5. User Interview & Validation
Gathered ongoing feedback from key stakeholders and end-users, refining features to ensure a seamless experience.
6. UX / UI
Crafted intuitive interfaces that highlight advanced search, community-driven insights, and project archiving, ensuring effortless content discovery.
Impact & Outcomes
• Reduced Research Time: Engineers can now locate and validate necessary standards or codes more efficiently, boosting overall productivity.
• Community-Driven Innovation: Peer validation and ratings foster collaboration, ensuring the most reliable information surfaces quickly.
• Future-Ready Platform: A scalable, user-centered design that adapts to evolving industry standards and engineering practices.