AD Reports

Active Directory Reports Software

tablet app

4Smile

Project Overview

Challenge

Accurately report real time information from Active Directory Servers. Run multiple reports simultaneously. Highly customizable report definitions. Build in report preview and scheduler.

Role
  • UX/UI Designer
  • User Research
Solution
  • MaxPowerSoft will provide a powerful software that is capable of delivering fast information on any active directory object within seconds.
  • With a couple of clicks any report can be displayed, printed and sent by email.
Tools
  • Figma
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator

The Design Process

Design Process

Research

After conducting in-person interviews with system administration personal, I was able to gather important data, that helped me to understand the physical process of a system administrator interacting with the software.

The process impacted the design decisions and functions of the software tool. Most people wanted the software to have as much options as possible but at the same time easier on navigation.

MaxPowerSoft will be a hybrid computer, mac, tablet application with active directory report tool for company’s users.

Strategy

User Flow

Making a user flow before designing helps map out and see how users will go through everything. It shows the steps users will take to get tasks done and reach their goals.

Running a Report
AD Reports User Flow Running a Report
Scheduling a Report
AD Reports User Flow Scheduling a Report
Information Architecture
AD Reports User Flow Information Architecture

Design

Wireframe
Sketch

Drawing a wireframe is like making a map that shows how things are arranged and work. It helps try out different designs and see how users will use it. This map makes sure it matches what users need and becomes the starting point for how the app will look.

AD Reports Wireframe Sketch
Low-Fi

After making basic sketches, moving to simple wireframes has a special goal. These basic wireframes help concentrate on how the app is organized.

AD Reports Wireframe High-Fi
User Interface

In this concluding phase of the design process, the user interface takes shape.

AD Reports Wireframe High-Fi

Prototype

Try out the interactive prototype of the AD Reports Tablet App, designed using Figma.

Final Thoughts

Designing the AD Reports app has been an engaging and fulfilling journey. From researching user needs to crafting wireframes, developing prototypes, and refining designs, each stage has contributed to a user-friendly and functional app.

Studying similar software tools offered valuable insights, guiding the incorporation of distinctive features that set AD Reports apart in the market.

Creating wireframes has been instrumental in honing the app's layout, user flow, and overall experience. The transition from basic to detailed wireframes ensured an accurate representation of the app's capabilities.