Geomtery Upload 2.0
Redesigning the Uploading Geometry workflow for cove.tool
Nov 2023 -
Feb 2024
Sunset
Preeti Maan, Software Lead
David Kim, Front End SWE
Krishna Kalluri, Front End SWE
Parva Doshi, Back End SWE
Chaitali Shah, Qa/Qc
Patrick Chopson CPO
Chirstopher Riddle, PM
My Role
Designer — Feature Scoping, Research, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Prototyping
Timeline & Status
Geometry Upload 2.0 is a new and improved feature of our analysis tool that enables seamless uploading of architectural geometry from Revit for analysis.
Based on user feedback about its functionality and experience, we redesigned the workflow in 2023 to make the process simpler, more intuitive, and efficient for handling project geometries.
Team
ABOUT THE PRODUCT & USERS
What is Geometry 2.0?
Our current software helps create designs and models for our HVAC tool, loadmodeling.tool.
However, users often face issues when importing designs and models from Autodesk Revit and this has been observed as a pain point.
To solve this, we're planning a major revamp to make editing and preparing these designs easier.
Before
After
ABOUT THE PRODUCT & USERS
Geometery Upload Revamp
In 2024, our company underwent design and brand evolution, we focused on expanding the existing design system and developing scalable tech solutions.
We took a strategic call to save major architectural overhaul for later and only reskinned the entire flow to the new style.
Since development resources were already allocated for these changes, we prioritised enhancing the Payment Intercept screen.
Jump to the solution
My contributions led to
20%
Boost in trade executions through
revamped information architecture
and integrating invitation dashboard.
23%
Increase in conversion rates by
introducing the wallet-linking
process via Wallet Connect.
800+
Growth in engagement through
the design of 800+ customizable
NFT profiles.
Analysis & key
insights
I categorized the
outcomes into three main areas to make sense of the
findings, allowing us to focus on key improvements
and align our efforts
with user and stakeholder needs.
Unclear Wallet-linking steps
Instructions for granting security permissions and transaction approvals
were ambiguous,
leading to frequent errors and 30% high abandonment
rates
.
Absence of Invitation Tracking
Users had to manually monitor rewards, causing confusion and reducing
engagement in referral campaigns.
Fragmented Website Content
Many struggled to understand the platform’s core value proposition,
especially first-time users trying to evaluate its benefits.
Discovery
When I joined the Type!t project, the team had already conducted usability testing and stakeholder interviews on the
existing product.
The need for AI in architecture.
Law of common region & proximity.
Law of common region & proximity.
It was critical to first understand where the playtesting vertical fit in amongst the other pillars of standardized development lifecycles . Based on historical user interview data, turns out, it was actually a (very messy)
horizontal.
A new product
RESEARCH SUMMARY
Improving the
Content Layout
I redesigned the Invitation and Tokenomics pages to resolve fragmented
content and improve usability. By
enhancing the information hierarchy and
applying clear layouts, I made key information accessible and streamlined
workflows.
Before
The Invitation page lacked a clear hierarchy, with
buried key information, fragmented workflows, and
poor grouping hindering navigation and comparisons.
After
I implemented a card-based layout and tabular format to
improve scannability and comparison.
Challenge 2
How might we improve the website’s navigation and content structure to make it
easier for users to access key features and understand the platform’s value?
Before
The Tokenomics page's scattered information and
inconsistent layout made comparing $WORD and
$TYPE difficult, increasing cognitive load and reducing
usability.
After
Semantic grouping and consistent layouts improved clarity
and accessibility.
Prioritized key elements like the
leaderboard and utilities for
intuitive navigation.
Applied clear labels, semantic
grouping, and progressive
disclosure to simplify complex
information.
Key Improvements
UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM SPACE
Too many semi functional solutions increaease friction for user to complete tasks.
Our present web-based BIM software primarily aids in preparing closed geometry for our HVAC design software called loadmodeling.tool that uses EnergyPlus via the OpenStudio SDK. However, recognizing the challenges faced by our users with model quality variability when importing geometry from Autodesk Revit, we're now planning a substantial overhaul of our software with the primary focus on drawing editing and prep for simulation.
Starting from what we had!
PROCESS
Our current software helps create designs and models for our HVAC tool, loadmodeling.tool.
However, users often face issues when importing designs and models from Autodesk Revit and this has been observed as a pain point.
To solve this, we're planning a major revamp to make editing and preparing these designs easier.
users complains and painpoints
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identiftuing painpoints and feature piroritizing matrix
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Direct uploads from Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp.
MORE UX PROCESS
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DECULTTERING THE 3D SPACE
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USING THE SIDE BAR EFFECTIVELY
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3D IS IMPORTNAT
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TUTORIAL TYPE WORKFLOW
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Discovery & Analysis
We dive deep into your needs, exploring ideas and defining strategies for long-term success.
Development & Test
We craft tailored solutions for your goals and rigorously test them for top-notch reliability.
Launch & Maintain
We deploy your solution seamlessly and ensure its continued performance with ongoing care.
OPPORTUNITY
Why we wanted to incorporate a new wokflow?
Our present web-based BIM software primarily aids in preparing closed geometry for our HVAC design software called loadmodeling.tool that uses EnergyPlus via the OpenStudio SDK.
However, recognizing the challenges faced by our users with model quality variability when importing geometry from Autodesk Revit, we're now planning a substantial overhaul of our software with the primary focus on drawing editing and prep for simulation.
CONSTRAINTS & RESULTS
Adapting to a short timeline
Due to the project having a short timeline, I was unable to build a functioning product to perform a
long term usability study. Instead I allowed users to give me their honest opinion on the functionality
while backing the longterm success with psychology.
100
%
User satisfaction
12/12 users believed that new geometry upload would increase their motivation to learn and help them stay on track. Many users reported that they already instinctually
blocked off time to learn.
Short term goals increase motivation
Any accomplishment, no matter how small, releases the neurotransmitter dopamine which
boosts your mood, motivation and attention. It also signals you to keep doing the activity
again and again.
Reducing decision-making boosts mood
The brain closely monitors the body's energy during prolonged decision-making. When
energy is low, the brain conserves by limiting functions, including the prefrontal cortex
responsible for complex decisions. This can lead to irrational behaviors, poor choices, and
quitting prematurely. Thus, it's not just a bad attitude that can hinder goal achievement, but
also our brain's energy-conserving responses.
Starting from what we had
The message was
loud and clear
Overview
Test Hub was a companion web app originally built to be used by Stadia game developers to monitor, emulate, capture, and debug their games in the cloud.
I owned and led design strategy for the future of Test Hub in support of Stadia's B2B pivot — playing a critical role in scoping and
Location reference
Location reference
What our current user base was saying?
Overview
Test Hub was a companion web app originally built to be used by Stadia game developers to monitor, emulate, capture, and debug their games in the cloud.
our team uses geomtery 2.0 but have trouble in using drawing tools.
our team uses geomtery 2.0 but have trouble in using drawing tools.
our team uses geomtery 2.0 but have trouble in using drawing tools.
our team uses geomtery 2.0 but have trouble in using drawing tools.
Insights
Turning data into
action
After opportunity mapping, I then translated
research insights into
actionable design goals
, ensuring the solutions directly addressed user
needs and behaviors. This approach led to a
user-centered product that
delivered a meaningful and seamless experience.
Contextual Word Guides
A feature that provides contextual guides for challenging words, aiding
their comprehension and retention of the content.
The option of enabling users to process
meeting content at a more
suitable pace
.
Customizable Content Pace
Messaging Support
An enhanced chat and messaging support to help communicate with
confidence, ensuring that their
written messages are accurate and error-
free.
