IoT

Simplifying Network Protection

A user-centric network security application designed to help users monitor, manage, and protect multiple connected devices through a clear and intuitive mobile experience.

17%

Improvement in security task completion

15%

Increase in device management clarity

13%

Uplift in perceived ease of use
CLIENT
Ci4 Network Security App
TEAM
UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Stakeholders

Services Used

UI & Visual Design
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The Challenge

Ci4 needed to make network security approachable for users managing multiple devices and smart appliances. The core challenge was translating complex security concepts into an interface that felt simple, trustworthy, and easy to use. 

Ensuring users could quickly understand device status, security risks, and available actions—without technical expertise—was essential to delivering confidence and continuous protection. 

Key Pain Points 

  • Complexity of network security terminology 
  • Difficulty managing multiple connected devices 
  • Limited visibility into device-level protection status 
  • Risk of user error due to unclear actions

Research & Discovery

Research Review

Research Review

Researched how non-technical users understand network security and device management.

User Flows Reviewed Device monitoring & threat alerts
Primary AudienceNon-technical users
Focus AreaClarity & ease of management
Insights Summary

Insights Summary

Analyzed usability patterns in consumer security apps.

Patterns StudiedSecurity app usability trends
Key ChallengeAlert confusion & feature overwhelm
Design DirectionSimplicity, transparency & trust

Key Research Findings

34%

Users felt overwhelmed by technical security language

27%

Struggled to identify which devices required attention

21%

Hesitation occurred before taking security actions

Our Solution

We designed a clean, intuitive mobile experience that simplifies network security management, allowing users to confidently monitor and protect all connected devices. 

Simplified Security Dashboard
  • Clear overview of network health 
  • Visual indicators for device status 
  • Reduced cognitive load 
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Scalable Design System
  • Consistent layout and interaction patterns 
  • Reusable UI components 
  • Future-ready visual framework 
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Intuitive Iconography
  • Meaningful, easily recognizable icons 
  • Faster comprehension of actions 
  • Improved navigation flow 

Measurable Impact

Security Task Success Rate
+17%

Security Task Success Rate

Security Task Success Rate

Before:61%
After:78%
Device Management Clarity
+15%

Device Management Clarity

Easier identification of device status

Before:58%
After:73%
Time to Take Action
–22%

Time to Take Action

Faster response to security alerts

Before:3.2 min
After:2.5 min
Navigation Confidence
+16%

Navigation Confidence

Reduced user hesitation

Before:60%
After:76%
Overall Usability Score
+14 pts

Overall Usability Score

Improved perceived ease of use

Before:65
After:79
User Confusion (Proxy Metric)
–18%

User Confusion (Proxy Metric)

Reduced uncertainty during security tasks

Before:50%
After:32%

Methodology & Testing

Clarity-First UX

Clarity-First UX

Simplified security concepts into clear actions

Iterative UI Refinement

Iterative UI Refinement

Continuous improvements through review cycles

Usability Validation

Usability Validation

Ensured accessibility and comprehension

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Key Learnings & Insights

Security Must Feel Approachable

Simplicity increases trust and action

Visual Cues Matter

Icons and indicators drive faster understanding

Consistency Builds Confidence

Predictable patterns reduce errors

Less Complexity, More Control

Clear actions empower non-technical users

Design Process Deep Dive

Discovery & Research

We followed a structured UX approach to simplify complex security workflows and create a consistent, scalable interface across platforms. 

  • Security flow analysis
  • Design system creation
  • Iconography design
  • Mobile UI wire-framing and design 
Ideation & Prototyping

Ideation & Prototyping

Using research insights, we explored multiple design directions and rapidly validated concepts through iterative prototyping and stakeholder collaboration. 

  • 3 rounds of design explorations
  • 15+ wireframe iterations tested
  • Interactive prototypes for key user flows
  • Continuous stakeholder feedback integration 
Testing & Validation

Testing & Validation

Before launch, we conducted comprehensive usability testing to ensure security workflows were intuitive, clear, and efficient for non-technical users. 

  • 18 moderated usability testing sessions
  • Unmoderated testing with 200+ participants
  • A/B testing of key security interactions
  • Accessibility testing and compliance validation 

Implementation & Handoff

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Design Walkthrough

Ensured alignment with stakeholders through detailed walkthrough sessions covering flows, interactions, and edge cases. 

  • Flow explanation sessions
  • Stakeholder alignment reviews
  • Feedback resolution discussions 
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Documentation

Provided comprehensive component, icon, and interaction documentation to support smooth development. 

  • Component specifications
  • Icon usage guidelines
  • Interaction annotations 
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Final Delivery

Delivered development-ready assets and supported implementation for seamless execution. 

  • Organized design files
  • Exported production assets
  • Implementation support 

Developer Handoff Process

Documentation

Comprehensive component specifications and detailed layout guidelines for seamless development.

Assets

Organized and optimized delivery of all required design resources. Design system files Icon library Final mobile screens

Collaboration

Ongoing communication to clarify interactions, edge cases, and implementation details. Interaction and state documentation UI flow references Developer query resolution

QA

Design validation to ensure pixel-perfect implementation and consistency. Design review checks Interaction validation Visual consistency verification
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