Cevinio – System Modernization
Intro.
Cevinio is a SaaS platform that automates complex financial processes, including invoice processing, accounts payable, and general ledger management. While the system offered extensive features, the interface no longer met the expectations of modern users. The visual style and interaction patterns felt outdated, leading to a steep learning curve and an inconsistent experience for new users.
To address this, the platform was visually and functionally modernized. With consistent design guidelines, more intuitive navigation, and a user-friendly interface, the system’s functionality is easier to understand and leverage efficiently. The modernization delivers a stronger first impression and higher daily user satisfaction.
Problem Statement.
Challenges for users
- An outdated interface that felt complicated and hard to navigate.
- Inconsistent use of UI elements and iconography.
- The system was technically strong but lacked visual appeal and user-friendliness.
Goal for client
- Update the system with a modern, consistent, and scalable UI.
- Enhance user experience with intuitive navigation and clear visual hierarchy.
- Align the product’s look-and-feel with Cevinio’s innovative positioning.
Solution.
Consistent Design System
One of the main challenges was that Cevinio’s interface had become fragmented over the years, with buttons, forms, and icons varying by module. I developed a complete design system featuring reusable components, consistent iconography, typography, and a refreshed color palette.
This not only created a modern look-and-feel but also a recognizable visual language throughout the platform. Users spent less time searching for common actions thanks to predictably styled components and interactions. For developers, this meant new features could be implemented faster and with greater consistency.
Modern Look-and-Feel
Besides consistency, the system’s outdated visual appearance was an issue. Users found the platform functional but uninviting and, at times, overwhelming. I redesigned the interface to emphasize space, hierarchy, and visual balance. Using fresh colors, clear typography, and more whitespace, the system feels less crowded and more accessible.
Accessibility was a key focus: colors and contrasts were chosen for clarity, including for users with visual impairments. The updated look-and-feel better matches Cevinio’s innovative technology and helps build user confidence.
Improved Navigation & Structure
System navigation was unclear and inconsistent. To solve this, I redesigned the ‘cockpit’: modules are grouped into clear categories and color-coded, making navigation faster. The menu structure was harmonized, with every module now using the same top menu bar. This added calm and predictability to the interface. Start screens were revamped: instead of empty pages or brief introductions, users now get visual shortcuts to key module features, improving onboarding and speeding up access to tasks.
Result.
The new system design delivered a consistent, modern, and scalable interface that fits Cevinio’s innovative position.
- Clients stated the system feels more user-friendly and organized.
- New users could onboard faster thanks to intuitive navigation.
- The design system provides a strong foundation for future expansion.
Reflection.
This project emphasized the value of breaking complex processes into clear structures and always considering different user roles. Combining user testing with iterative design produced valuable insights: what seemed logical in theory often revealed further improvements in practice.
Were I to revisit this project, I would involve real end users even earlier, gathering feedback from the wireframe stage. In future work, I also want to focus more on quantitative metrics (like minutes saved or fewer mistakes) to demonstrate impact even more clearly.