Role:

Lead UX/UI Designer & Researcher

Lead UX/UI Designer
& Researcher

Team

Marketing

Key Results

Structured massive content libraries

Increased engagement via "Sticky" navigation

Aligned branding with modular design system

Qmarkets

Transforming Complex Content into a Clear
User Journey

Transforming Complex Content into a Clear User Journey

Transforming Complex Content into a Clear User Journey

Bridging the Gap Between Heavy Content & User Experience

Bridging the Gap Between Heavy Content & User Experience

Bridging the Gap Between Heavy Content & User Experience

I led the end-to-end redesign of Qmarkets’ corporate website, a leading enterprise innovation platform. The core challenge was reconciling the stakeholder requirement for extensive technical content with the user's need for simplicity. By restructuring the information architecture and implementing smart navigation tools, like sticky sidebars and dynamic accordions. I created a scalable design system that improved readability, boosted engagement, and bridged the gap between marketing goals and user experience.

The Challenge

Extensive Content vs. Scannability

Extensive Content vs. Scannability

Extensive Content vs. Scannability

The core challenge lay in resolving two conflicting goals:

Business Requirement:

Stakeholders and SEO teams insisted on retaining massive amounts of technical text and detailed documentation to support search rankings and credibility.

User Need

Our target audience (busy CTOs and Executives) required quick answers and a clean, scannable interface.

The existing site prioritized content volume over structure. Heatmap analysis confirmed that visitors were overwhelmed by the cognitive load, rarely scrolling past the fold due to poor hierarchy and lack of clear navigation markers.

Old website- Product page

Old website- Homepage

Research

Research & Discovery: Uncovering the Root Causes of User Drop-off

Research & Discovery: Uncovering the Root Causes of User Drop-off

Research & Discovery: Uncovering the Root Causes of User Drop-off

To understand exactly why the old site wasn't performing, I investigated three key areas. Here is what I found:

Analyzing Heatmaps

Users stop reading very quickly. Most visitors leave the page before they even reach the middle, missing the most important content because of the clutter.

Interviewing the Sales Team

There was a disconnect. Sales reps reported that leads kept asking about "Implementation" and "Support", crucial information that was buried and hard to find on the site.

Auditing Competitors & Industry Leaders

Auditing Competitors & Industry Leaders

I analyzed successful SaaS websites and identified a clear pattern we were missing:

  1. Visuals First: Unlike our text-heavy site, competitors prioritize product mockups and benefits early on to build immediate understanding.

  1. SEO & Trust: They utilize bottom-page FAQ sections to answer user concerns and boost search rankings.

  1. Structured Discovery: Content is organized into clear "Solution Pages" (mapping challenges to solutions) and a centralized Resource Hub for easy browsing.

Competitors

Competitors

Related field

Related field

Related field

The Strategy: Since we could not reduce the extensive content due to business and SEO requirements, the UX strategy had to shift focus entirely to structure and scannability. I realized we needed to transform the experience from text-heavy to visual by prioritizing product mockups and benefits early in the journey. Simultaneously, to bridge the trust gap, we needed to surface critical support information through accessible FAQs and a centralized Resource Hub, utilizing smart navigation tools like sticky sidebars and accordions to organize the technical data without overwhelming the user.

The Personas

Target Audience & Core Needs

Target Audience & Core Needs

Target Audience & Core Needs

The platform serves two distinct types of decision-makers. While the Innovation Manager is focused on the daily operation and functionality of the tool, the C-Level Executive is looking for strategic value and business impact. The new website had to speak to both, offering detailed features for the user and high-level benefits for the buyer.

I constantly seek out opportunities to innovate and lead in everything I undertake.

I love looking for new ideas and develop them in to a real products and services

Innovation Manager

Innovation Manager

CTO

CTO

I constantly seek out opportunities to innovate and lead in everything I undertake.

CTO

User Flow

Information Architecture: Streamlining the Navigation

Information Architecture: Streamlining the Navigation

Information Architecture: Streamlining the Navigation

The primary objective was to focus the incoming lead's journey. The previous navigation was overcrowded with secondary categories (like Partners) and excessive nesting, which distracted users from the core value proposition.

I consolidated the top-level navigation to reduce cognitive load, removing distractions to create a clear path for investigation and conversion.

Site Architecture

User Flow #1

The Solution

Designing Modular Layouts and Navigation for Complex Content

Designing Modular Layouts and Navigation for Complex Content

Designing Modular Layouts and Navigation for Complex Content

To resolve the conflict between content density and user experience, I moved away from rigid text blocks to a modular component system. This approach allowed us to maintain the extensive technical information required by stakeholders while breaking it down into digestible, interactive segments that guide the user rather than overwhelm them.

Home Page

Organizing Complexity through Dynamic Layouts

Organizing Complexity through Dynamic Layouts

Organizing Complexity through Dynamic Layouts

The homepage serves as the main gateway. To prevent the "endless scroll" effect, I restructured the layout to prioritize interaction and self-selection.

Dynamic Product Tabs

Instead of listing products vertically, I implemented a horizontal tab system. This keeps the interface compact, allowing users to switch between product lines and view key details without losing context.

Trust & Support

Addressing the sales team's feedback, I elevated the Customer Success section and integrated an FAQ module directly into the main flow to answer implementation questions upfront.

Qmarkts’ Home page wireframes

Qmarkts’ Home page design desktop

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Scroll Inside The Screen to See Full Page

Qmarkts’ Home page design mobile

Solution Pages

Structured Navigation & Interactive Layouts

Structured Navigation & Interactive Layouts

Structured Navigation & Interactive Layouts

To transform the heavy technical specifications into a digestible narrative, I focused on structure and user control.

Sticky Side-Navigation

To ensure easy wayfinding within the long-form content, I implemented a fixed sidebar menu. This acts as a persistent "Table of Contents," anchoring the user and allowing them to jump instantly between sections without excessive scrolling.

Smart Accordion System

I replaced long static lists with an interdependent accordion mechanism. Opening one section automatically closes the others, ensuring the user is never overwhelmed by too much open text while keeping the interface clean and focused.

Dynamic Layouts

To prevent "scroll fatigue," I designed a unique layout for each category (Challenges, Solutions, Benefits). Varying the visual structure keeps the user engaged and helps distinguish between different types of information.

Solution page

Resource Hub

Centralized Content Discovery

Centralized Content Discovery

Centralized Content Discovery

Previously, valuable content was scattered across disjointed pages, making it difficult for users to find relevant information. I consolidated all assets into a single, unified Knowledge Center.

Unified Repository

I aggregated Blogs, Webinars, Whitepapers, and Case Studies into one central feed. This allows users to explore the full breadth of Qmarkets' expertise in one location.

Content Filtering

To manage the volume of content, I designed a robust filtering system. Users can now sort content by Tags or by the research bar, quickly narrowing down hundreds of resources to find exactly what they need.

Visual Consistency

I created a standardized Card UI system that presents different content types (video vs. article) in a cohesive grid, maintaining visual harmony while clearly labeling the format.

Resource page

Results & Impact

The Outcome: A Sales-Driven Platform

The Outcome: A Sales-Driven Platform

The Outcome: A Sales-Driven Platform

Following the launch of the new website, the feedback from internal stakeholders was immediate.

Empowering Sales

The sales team reported a significant reduction in basic questions. Leads now arrive better informed, having already self-selected the right solution via the new navigation paths.

Increased Engagement

The new Resource Hub became a primary tool for nurturing leads, allowing prospects to educate themselves before the first demo.

Scalability

The modular design system allowed the marketing team to launch new campaigns and landing pages 50% faster, without requiring constant design support.

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