Streamlining Collaboration on MarkUp.io

Creating a Seamless Integration of Comments and Context

CASE STUDY

OVERVIEW

MarkUp.io is a visual feedback tool designed to simplify the feedback process for teams. However, the previous version required users to switch between the sidebar and canvas to associate pins with comments. How can we make it easier for users to navigate feedback efficiently? I led the redesign to transform the feedback experience. Now, users can perform all interactions traditionally confined to the sidebar directly on the canvas.

MY ROLE

Sole Visual and UX Designer — discovery, user research, design strategy, UX/UI design, iterative prototyping

UX Methods

Comparative and Competitive Analysis, UX/UI Audit, Affinity Mapping, Feature Chart

YEAR

2023

PROBLEM

The current system for viewing comments and feedback is disconnected.

Users have to constantly switch between the sidebar and the canvas to associate pins with comments.

SOLUTION

Integrating comments directly onto the canvas will improve the user experience by creating a seamless and efficient workflow.

A clear visual connection between pins and comments is crucial for easy navigation, especially with a large number of comments. The user should rely less on the sidebar and instead be able to review feedback directly on the canvas. This approach allows users to view feedback within the context it is given, and speeds up the review process by enabling them to view, edit, reply, resolve/unresolve comments directly on the canvas.

PRIORITES

Designs should include the following features:

  • fix major UI problems

  • the ability to switch between comments quickly

  • the option to reply and edit comments directly on the canvas

  • the ability to take key actions from the canvas, including resolve, edit, reply, unresolved, and view attachments/screenshots.

If you’re interested in seeing all of my final designs for this project, please view my Figma handoff file here. Thank you!