Appara is an all-in-one platform for legal professionals specializing in entity management, workflow automation, and AI powered document generation.
Appara is an all-in-one platform for legal professionals specializing in entity management, workflow automation, and AI powered document generation.
Appara is an all-in-one platform for legal professionals specializing in entity management, workflow automation, and AI powered document generation.
Appara is an all-in-one platform for legal professionals specializing in entity management, workflow automation, and AI powered document generation.
CONTEXT
At Appara, I've led a range of UX/UI projects, primarily focused on designing and enhancing complex workflows. My work spans the design of multi-step legal transactions, AI-driven document generation/editing, and a diagramming tool for visualizing corporate structures, among many other impactful design contributions.
FEATURED PROJECT
The project featured here is a comprehensive redesign of Appara’s entity management system (a cloud-based database that legal firm’s use to store corporate and client records), also known as Records. I led the planning, research, and design phases, while playing a key role in reviewing and guiding the implementation.
DESIGN QUESTION
How might we design a modern, intuitive and data driven entity management system?
FEATURES
Modern UI
Intuitive Hierarchy
Visual Consistency
In-Line Editing
Document Generation w/ AI Assistance
Accessible
design process
design process
design process
design process
Rapid Iteration
Rapid Iteration
Rapid Iteration
Design System
Design System
Design System
A/B Testing
A/B Testing
A/B Testing
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Wire Framing
Wire Framing
Wire Framing
Stakeholder Workshop
Stakeholder Workshop
Stakeholder Workshop
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
User Interviews
User Interviews
User Interviews
User Flows
User Flows
User Flows
Visual Audit
Visual Audit
Visual Audit
Does the proposed design direction align with our stakeholders current and future vision of Appara? In what ways?
Does the proposed design direction align with our stakeholders current and future vision of Appara? In what ways?
Does the proposed design direction align with our stakeholders current and future vision of Appara? In what ways?
Does the proposed design direction align with our stakeholders current and future vision of Appara? In what ways?
Which editing experience, features and layout are preferred by customers?
Which editing experience, features and layout are preferred by customers?
Which editing experience, features and layout are preferred by customers?
Which editing experience, features and layout are preferred by customers?
How do customers typically view and edit entities? What is their preferred workflow, and what aspects of our entity experience could better align with their needs?
How do customers typically view and edit entities? What is their preferred workflow, and what aspects of our entity experience could better align with their needs?
How do customers typically view and edit entities? What is their preferred workflow, and what aspects of our entity experience could better align with their needs?
How do customers typically view and edit entities? What is their preferred workflow, and what aspects of our entity experience could better align with their needs?
impact
impact
impact
This project led to a complete overhaul of the platform’s UI, resulting in the creation of Appara's first-ever design system. This involved designing a modern visual style and language for the platform, while also building and integrating new, interactive components. The design system has been transformative in improving the speed and efficiency of all subsequent design work. Major UX improvements included a more intuitive navigation and layout, enhanced accessibility, a simplified editing experience, upgraded corporate minute books and a new document generation feature.
The redesign of Appara Records has been integral in establishing Appara as a leading contender in the Canadian legal software space. Since its launch, the redesign has been well-received, significantly contributing to Appara acquiring its largest client to date—a law firm with over 300 lawyers and 500+ legal professionals.
This project led to a complete overhaul of the platform’s UI, resulting in the creation of Appara's first-ever design system. This involved designing a modern visual style and language for the platform, while also building and integrating new, interactive components. The design system has been transformative in improving the speed and efficiency of all subsequent design work. Major UX improvements included a more intuitive navigation and layout, enhanced accessibility, a simplified editing experience, upgraded corporate minute books and a new document generation feature.
This project led to a complete overhaul of the platform’s UI, resulting in the creation of Appara's first-ever design system. This involved designing a modern visual style and language for the platform, while also building and integrating new, interactive components. The design system has been transformative in improving the speed and efficiency of all subsequent design work.
Major UX improvements included a more intuitive navigation and layout, enhanced accessibility, a simplified editing experience, upgraded corporate minute books and a new document generation feature.
This project led to a complete overhaul of the platform’s UI, resulting in the creation of Appara's first-ever design system. This involved designing a modern visual style and language for the platform, while also building and integrating new, interactive components. The design system has been transformative in improving the speed and efficiency of all subsequent design work.
Major UX improvements included a more intuitive navigation and layout, enhanced accessibility, a simplified editing experience, upgraded corporate minute books and a new document generation feature.
This project led to a complete overhaul of the platform’s UI, resulting in the creation of Appara's first-ever design system. This involved designing a modern visual style and language for the platform, while also building and integrating new, interactive components. The design system has been transformative in improving the speed and efficiency of all subsequent design work. Major UX improvements included a more intuitive navigation and layout, enhanced accessibility, a simplified editing experience, upgraded corporate minute books and a new document generation feature.
The redesign of Appara Records has been integral in establishing Appara as a leading contender in the Canadian legal software space. Since its launch, the redesign has been well-received, significantly contributing to Appara acquiring its largest client to date—a law firm with over 300 lawyers and 500+ legal professionals.
Design output and efficiency triples.
Design output and efficiency triples.
Design output and efficiency triples.
Intuitive and modern design applied across
the Appara platform.
Intuitive and modern design applied across
the Appara platform.
Intuitive and modern design applied across
the Appara platform.
Customer acquisition increases. Appara acquires its largest client.
Customer acquisition increases. Appara acquires its largest client.
Customer acquisition increases. Appara acquires its largest client.
Design output and efficiency triples.
Intuitive and modern design applied across
the Appara platform.
Customer acquisition increases. Appara acquires its largest client.
Appara’s first design system
Appara’s first design system
Appara’s first design system
Appara’s first design system
The redesign of Appara Records has been integral in establishing Appara as a leading contender in the Canadian legal software space. Since its launch, the redesign has been well-received, significantly contributing to Appara acquiring its largest client to date—a law firm with over 300 lawyers and 500+ legal professionals.
The redesign of Appara Records has been integral in establishing Appara as a leading contender in the Canadian legal software space. Since its launch, the redesign has been well-received, significantly contributing to Appara acquiring its largest client to date—a law firm with over 300 lawyers and 500+ legal professionals.
CONTEXT
At Appara, I've led a range of UX/UI projects, primarily focused on designing and enhancing complex workflows. My work spans the design of multi-step legal transactions, AI-driven document generation/editing, and a diagramming tool for visualizing corporate structures, among many other impactful transactions.
At Appara, I've led a range of UX/UI projects, primarily focused on designing and enhancing complex workflows. My work spans the design of multi-step legal transactions, AI-driven document generation/editing, and a diagramming tool for visualizing corporate structures, among many other impactful design contributions.
CONTEXT
At Appara, I've led a range of UX/UI projects, primarily focused on designing and enhancing complex workflows. My work spans the design of multi-step legal transactions, AI-driven document generation/editing, and a diagramming tool for visualizing corporate structures, among many other impactful design contributions.
FEATURED PROJECT
The project featured here is a comprehensive redesign of Appara’s entity management system (a cloud-based database that legal firm’s use to store corporate and client records), also known as Records. I led the planning, research, and design phases, while playing a key role in reviewing and guiding the implementation.
The project featured here is a comprehensive redesign of Appara’s entity management system (a cloud-based database that legal firm’s use to store corporate and client records), also known as Records. I led the planning, research, and design phases, while playing a key role in reviewing and guiding the implementation.
FEATURED PROJECT
The project featured here is a comprehensive redesign of Appara’s entity management system (a cloud-based database that legal firm’s use to store corporate and client records), also known as Records. I led the planning, research, and design phases, while playing a key role in reviewing and guiding the implementation.
DESIGN QUESTION
How might we design a modern, intuitive and data driven entity management system?
DESIGN QUESTION
How might we design a modern, intuitive and data driven entity management system?
FEATURES
FEATURES
Modern UI
Intuitive Hierarchy
Visual Consistency
In-Line Editing
Document Generation w/ AI Assistance
Accessible
Modern UI
Intuitive Hierarchy
Visual Consistency
In-Line Editing
Document Generation w/ AI Assistance
Accessible