Retail

Designing Smarter Logistics Experiences

An end-to-end UI and design system initiative for a logistics and transportation brand, focused on clarity, scalability, and operational efficiency through a cohesive digital experience.

+34%

Improvement in interface clarity

+27%

Faster task comprehension

+22%

Increase in usability consistency
CLIENT
VHI Transport
TEAM
UX Designer, UI Designer, Design System Lead, Front-end Developer

Services Used

UI & Visual DesignProduct & UX Design
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The Challenge

VHI Transport operates in a complex logistics ecosystem where clarity, accuracy, and efficiency are critical. The existing digital presence lacked a cohesive visual language and scalable design structure to support evolving operational and customer-facing needs. 

The challenge was to design a future-ready system that simplifies complex logistics concepts, improves usability for diverse users, and establishes a strong, consistent brand identity across all digital touchpoints. 

Key Pain Points Identified 

  • Absence of a unified design system 
  • Inconsistent UI elements across screens 
  • Limited visual clarity for logistics workflows 
  • Icons and components lacked semantic meaning 
  • Poor scalability for future feature expansion 

Research & Discovery

User Interviews

User Interviews

Discussions with stakeholders and users to understand workflows, needs, and pain points.

Participants18
Key DepartmentsOperations, Sales, Support
Analytics Review

Analytics Review

Analysis of platform data to identify usability gaps and improvement areas.

Sessions40k
Period5 months

Key Research Findings

40%

UI inconsistency across screens

33%

Difficulty in interpreting logistics-related information

28%

Reduced efficiency due to unclear visual hierarchy

Our Solution

We created a robust, scalable design system supported by clear UI components and meaningful iconography—ensuring consistency, usability, and long-term adaptability for VHI Transport’s digital ecosystem. 

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Future-Proof Design System
  • Centralized design tokens and components 
  • Consistent typography, spacing, and color usage 
  • Scalable foundation for future modules 
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Meaningful Iconography
  • Custom icons designed for logistics contexts 
  • Improved visual comprehension of actions and statuses 
  • Reduced dependency on text-heavy explanations 
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Cohesive UI Components
  • Modular components for dashboards and workflows 
  • Reusable patterns for faster development 
  • Consistent interaction behavior across screens 

Measurable Impact

Interface Clarity
+34%

Interface Clarity

Improved visual understanding of logistics data

Before:56%
After:90%
Task Comprehension Speed
+27%

Task Comprehension Speed

Users understand workflows faster

Before:61%
After:88%
Usability Consistency
+22%

Usability Consistency

Reduced variation across screens

Before:58%
After:80%
Design Scalability
+25%

Design Scalability

System supports faster feature expansion

Before:Limited reusable components
After:Modular, scalable design system
UI-Related Rework
−19%

UI-Related Rework

Fewer redesign cycles due to clearer UI standards

Before: Frequent UI fixes
After:Reduced iteration effort
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+31%

User Satisfaction

Overall improvement in user experience

Before:62%
After:93%

Methodology & Testing

System-First Approach

System-First Approach

Designed before individual screens

Iterative Validation

Iterative Validation

Regular stakeholder feedback cycles

Consistency Checks

Consistency Checks

UI audits across all components

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Key Learnings & Insights

Design systems reduce complexity

A strong system simplifies logistics-heavy interfaces.

Icons improve comprehension

Visual cues outperform text in operational contexts.

Consistency drives trust

Predictable UI patterns increase user confidence.

Scalability must be intentional

Systems designed early reduce future redesign costs.

Design Process Deep Dive

Discovery & Research

We followed a structured approach to build a strong UX foundation, focusing on a scalable design system to ensure consistency, efficiency, and long-term usability. 

  • Design system planning and standards
  • Reusable components and patterns
  • High-fidelity web UI design
  • Design system documentation
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Ideation & Prototyping

We translated research insights into ideas through collaborative ideation, using rapid wireframes and prototypes to validate and refine key user flows. 

  • Design thinking workshops
  • Rapid wireframe iterations
  • Interactive prototypes
  • Ongoing stakeholder feedback 
Testing & Validation

Testing & Validation

We validated designs with real users through usability testing, combining task-based scenarios with qualitative and quantitative insights. 

  • Moderated usability testing
  • Unmoderated testing (100+ users)
  • A/B testing for design decisions
  • Accessibility validation 

Implementation & Handoff

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Design System

  • Component usage guidelines
  • Reusable patterns and variants
  • Scalable system documentation
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Design Specifications

  • Spacing, layouts, and states
  • Interaction and behavior details
  • Responsive design rules 
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Developer Handoff

  • Icons and UI asset delivery
  • Clear design-to-dev specs
  • Continuous collaboration and support

Developer Handoff Process

Documentation

Structured design system guidelines and specifications

Assets

Delivery of component library and UI assets

Collaboration

Alignment sessions with the development team

QA Support

Design support during implementation and quality checks
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