UT Works – Workforce Management Dashboard
Transforming data chaos into clarity for enterprise teams
UT Works is a workforce management SaaS platform that helps large organizations track productivity, manage projects, and monitor resources.
When I joined the project, the client already had the data and functional logic in place — but the dashboard was cluttered, overwhelming, and difficult to use. Important insights were buried, visuals felt outdated, and managers struggled to act on what they saw.
The task was clear: elevate the existing functionality into a clean, intuitive, and modern interface that drives confidence and daily adoption.
But the old dashboard? A hot mess:
Data overload → everything dumped on one screen, nothing actionable.
Poor hierarchy → important metrics buried under clutter.
Outdated visuals → didn’t inspire trust (or confidence).
Weak CTAs → no clear direction, low adoption.
Managers weren’t managing. They were hunting for insights. Time to flip that.
The redesign aimed to:
Simplify data presentation into clear, actionable visuals.
Improve information hierarchy and ease of navigation.
Modernize the look and feel to build user trust.
Establish a scalable design system for future growth.
This category details the step-by-step approach taken during the project, including research, planning, design, development, testing, and optimization phases.
Understanding the Challenge
Since the structure and data sources were fixed, the challenge was to improve usability without altering core functionality.
I began by auditing the old dashboard — mapping where users would likely get lost, what metrics competed for attention, and how similar platforms structured complex data.
Design Direction
Using insights from top SaaS products (Asana, Monday, ClickUp), I defined a few guiding principles:
Show less, say more: each screen should answer one key question clearly.
Group by purpose: related KPIs and tasks belong together visually.
Clarity through contrast: color, weight, and spacing guide attention.
I translated these principles into modular layouts and reusable widget patterns. Each component emphasized legibility, hierarchy, and ease of scanning — so managers could focus on insights, not interpretation.
Collaboration & Implementation
I worked closely with developers to ensure every layout respected existing backend constraints. Typography, color scales, grid, and widget rules — ensured consistency and responsiveness across devices.
While the redesign maintained the same functionality, the experience transformed dramatically.
The dashboard became lighter, more navigable, and instantly more understandable.
Early internal evaluations suggested:
Faster task setup through simplified interaction flow.
Higher adoption as the interface became more approachable.
Reduced cognitive load thanks to clear visual hierarchy.
Scalable foundation for future modules and analytics tools.