Overview
I led the research and UX strategy for LABO, an AI‑powered collaboration tool designed to eliminate inefficiencies in team workflows. I applied diverse UX methodologies to transform user insights into actionable solutions, developing high‑fidelity prototypes and an iterative design system that optimized team productivity. By integrating automation, task management, and real‑time insights, LABO streamlined collaboration and reduced communication gaps.
Role
Product Designer
Team
4 Product Designers
Sponsored company (MMG)
Responsibilities
UX Design
UX Research
Usability Testing
Timeline
3 Months
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LABO ranked 1st Place in Strategic Innovation in Product & Service Design class
(by professors and sponsors)
Why we started?
“We often find ourselves tangled in a web of inefficient project management and communication, leading to wasted time, rising costs, and missed opportunities for growth.”
— CEO, Motivated Mind Group
Challenge
Teams struggled with fragmented communication and repetitive tasks, causing inefficiency and slower progress.
Opportunity
Enhance cross‑team communication and workflow efficiency through AI‑driven task management, real‑time insights, and contextual automation.
Evaluation
To evaluate the final design, we conducted a task-based usability test with 8 of IT industry employees.
Sucess rate
%
Sucess rate
/ 5
Journey to find an answer
Design Process
HMW question
How might we intelligently assist teams to come together seamlessly, collaborate effortlessly, and boost productivity?
Why is matter?
Inefficient communication and poor teamwork are costing businesses time and money.
72%
of business leaders faced communication issues, impacting collaboration.
$537B
Poor teamwork leads to $537B in annual losses for U.S. businesses.
6Hrs
of employees waste 6 hrs/wk searching for info due to poor communication.
Research & Problem
Through 33 interviews and data collection…
I realized how fragmented communication and repetitive tasks directly hinder team productivity.
Design
Conducted quick usability testing on early-stage wireframes to validate content hierarchy and feature placement before visual design. This rapid feedback loop allowed for faster, more informed design decisions while keeping the process user-centered and efficient.
Iteration
After designing the wireframe…




















