Case study

Cloud computing

Client
GE
Product
Predictive Analytics Software
Designing for cloud computing - GE

Predictive Analytics Software mines historical data and employs advanced analytics and modeling techniques to determine patterns and trends that can predict future scenarios.

The problem

Model building can be an expensive and time-consuming experience.

Opportunity

Transform complex workflows into simple, intuitive, and scalable product experiences.

My role

Leading design from concept to execution.

As lead product designer, I was responsible for:

The work

From first concepts to shipped screens.

Sketches from a white-boarding session with stakeholders.
Sketches from a white-boarding session with stakeholders.
Translating sketches into wireframes.
Translating sketches into wireframes.
Translating sketches into wireframes.
Translating sketches into wireframes.
Contributing to GE’s component-based design system.
Contributing to GE’s component-based design system.
Designing complex internal tools for engineers, data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
Designing complex internal tools for engineers, data scientists and machine learning practitioners.

Outcome

Best-in-class digital software that improves operations and reliability at scale while reducing costs.

Insights from research shaped the product direction for GE’s cloud infrastructure, developer, and data platforms.

Deliverables

Heuristic evaluationUser surveyObservation sheetOnline questionnaireResearch protocolUX research & findings reportWireframesVisual designsPrototypeDesign specs

Testimonial

“
The first thing you’ll notice about Hugo is his calm and welcoming demeanor - you’ll automatically gain a sense of comfort if you are placed on a project with him. From the interactions I’ve had with him while at GE, I can say that I’ve trusted him to greatly influence my design and strategy. And if there was ever a moment where we might disagree, he is excellent at listening and working out a well-substantiated compromise. Working with Hugo is a prime example of an egoless collaborator and the kind of person you want on your team when things get chaotic.”

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