UW Informatics
2026
Researching neuroinclusive workplace tools for Gen Z
Overview
Enable Medicine is a maturing startup in the process of implementing a formalized design system. As a result, the platform held several visual and interaction inconsistencies resulting in friction for the user. I was tasked with running a UX/UI audit on the platform, addressing inconsistencies, and developing guidelines to maintain platform consistency.
Process
01 Identify Inconsistencies
I took several passes across the platform noting down inconsistencies to accessibility concerns.
02 Analyze Patterns
I categorized inconsistencies by component type and chose one for each category to unify towards.
03 Propose Action Items & Implement Guidelines
Lastly, I created handoff documents and guidelines for engineering to act on and reference in the future.
Documentation
Final Handoff Example
Below is an example of a handoff ticket. Each ticket consists of 2-3 sections to communicate action items and guidelines for the future.
Section 1: Proposed Change
This section includes the proposed change, reasoning, and component specs.
Section 2: Component Locations
This section includes examples of where desired components already exist on the platform so engineering can leverage this code and avoid unnecessary repetition of work.
Section 3: Additional Details
This section includes additional details for action items and guidelines.
Takeaways
01 Design for Engineering Adoption
Focus on incremental improvements
Instead of making changes retroactively, aim to incorporate new guidelines during the development of new projects, gradually phasing out inconsistencies
Try to utilize existing components to minimize lift
02 Thinking Beyond Immediate Fixes
Throughout this project, I actively sought to understand the company’s design direction, enabling me to make proposals that last and contribute to the long-term vision of the platform.
03 Validate Feasibility Early
I regularly consulted with developers throughout the process to discuss the flexibility of components. This approach enhanced my understanding of what was possible and minimized non-implementable work.
