desktop native App
Ultimaker Cura
Lead UX Designer
Mar 2017 - Oct 2018
Disclaimer.
To comply with my non-disclosure agreement, I have omitted confidential information in this case study. All information is my own and does not necessarily reflect the views of the employers.
The Context.
Cura slicing software helps to transform the 3d model into the file format which can be understood by the 3d Printer. Even more, Cura is well compatible with Ultimaker printer so the users have better and smooth workflow.
The Problem.
Cura originated as an open-source community project, making it challenging to turn a profit from it. Product management anticipated an easy monetisation, yet the current configuration – comprising UX, front and backend – cannot match this expectation.
The Goal.
We want to figure out a redesign so that Cura can be more easily monetised and at the same time, providing the best user experience.
The Result.
Partner with 1 visual designer and 1 UX designer, we were able to come up with the redesigns from visual, layout to interaction pattern.
The Process.
The whole redesign process took more than an year from fundamental user research, design proposals, feature breakdown and prioritisation with product teams. It was a critical initiative for the company; therefore, UX team conducted it with more considerations and managed stakeholders rigorously.
