Client
NDA
Role
Senior product designer
Timeline
6 months
Year
2023 – 2024
Background
Challenge
Results
Document editor screen
Start screen
Developers

Appreciate the product for its open-source model.
Frequently install plugins and develop custom ones.
Prefer extensive customization options and use advanced tools.
Essential Users

Primarily use one or two editors for work.
Prefer a simpler interface and are unfamiliar with many tools.
Rarely install plugins but actively use those pre-installed by administrators.
01
Users don’t see the benefits of uploading their own files to the cloud system, as the process feels complicated.
02
The desktop application lacks notifications for file updates, new comments, etc.
03
The current file table is uninformative and makes searching for files difficult.
04
Templates are rarely used because they are hard to find and the navigation is confusing.
05
Some users find the interface both complex and outdated.
06
Many users value the product’s flexibility and plugin support — some even develop their own plugins.
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And many more
Key Problems & Solutions
Start screen
Editor section
Mass actions
Key points to upload files
Document Editor Improvements
Theme compatibility
The new interface maintains support for existing corporate themes to prevent disruption.
Plugin flexibility
The simplified version remains adaptable, ensuring plugin support is preserved.
Plugin panels are now customizable—users can move, pin, and arrange frequently used functions as needed.
The file auto-save system and cloud upload process have been redesigned.
Updated the dark theme of the application and the switching algorithm for the dark theme of the canvas.
This project has been a significant effort for our team, and while it’s still ongoing, I’ve learned three key lessons:
Structuring the project process correctly from the start is crucial as it sets the overall direction.
Working with constraints helps. The outdated application posed many redesign challenges. Defining clear limitations on the kickstart helped us stay on track and ship a feasible concept.
Engaging with users was essential in prioritizing problems and ensuring we focused on impactful improvements rather than unnecessary changes.