WittGen Biotechnologies
WittGen Biotechnologies
Objective
Build a demo MVP web portal
Team
3 UX/UI designers, 8 developers
Timeline
Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
Contribution
Ideation, user research, user flow, competitive analysis, wireframing, interactive prototyping
The problem
Great Potential,
Limited Clinical Use
The ultimate goal in cancer care is personalized treatment, but it's notoriously known for just how difficult it is to achieve. A major breakthrough was scRNA-sequencing, yet its clinical use remains limited by complexity, cost, and low clinician familiarity—slowing its impact in real-world care.
The problem
Great Potential,
Limited Clinical Use
The ultimate goal in cancer care is personalized treatment, but it's notoriously known for just how difficult it is to achieve. A major breakthrough was scRNA-sequencing, yet its clinical use remains limited by complexity, cost, and low clinician familiarity—slowing its impact in real-world care.
Target users
Medical Professionals with scRNA-Seq Expertise
Literature reviews and sessions with WittGen researchers revealed that our users are experts in scRNA-sequencing. This led to a design focused on advanced features, efficient workflows, and detailed reports without basic explanations.
The Goal
Bringing scRNA-seq into Clinical Workflows
WittGen Biotechnologies set out to simplify the complex process of requesting scRNA-seq reports. I designed a guided, intuitive interface that made the workflow clearer and easier for clinicians and researchers to navigate with confidence.
User submits data
AI-powered analysis
User receives clinical report
Rapid Prototyping and Iteration
Fast Iteration, Focused Feedback
01 Simplifying Files
1
Weak distinction between My Files and Applications
2
Most applicants won't have rows and rows of applications
3
View only mode is unnecessary
01 Simplifying Files
1
Weak distinction between My Files and Applications
2
Most applicants won't have rows and rows of applications
3
View only mode is unnecessary
02 Improving data upload efficiency
1
Users have to restart the whole application process if they have 2 or more file formats to upload
02 Improving data upload efficiency
1
Users have to restart the whole application process if they have 2 or more file formats to upload
03 verifying before payment
1
Users must go back each step if they want to check their data input
03 verifying before payment
1
Users must go back each step if they want to check their data input
The Final Product
MVP WittGen Portal
01 Dashboard
Upon portal login, the user is led to the dashboard, where an overview glance of recent file updates is shown.
The Final Product
MVP WittGen Portal
01 Dashboard
Upon portal login, the user is led to the dashboard, where an overview glance of recent file updates is shown.
reflections
Moving Forward as a UX/UI Designer
My first industry project had been a transformative experience for me. There was lots to be curious about, and thankfully with such amazing and encouraging designers to guide me, I feel I have grown exponentially as a UX/UI designer. With that said, here are some of my reflections:
Reflecting on Research and Process
In hindsight, deeper user research with interviews and user testing could have uncovered more valuable insights. With more time, following a traditional design process with detailed wireframes might have led to more refined and creative solutions.
Rethinking the Data Input Experience
The Excel upload feature aimed to simplify input but wasn’t inclusive for all users. In future iterations, integrating a vision API to extract text from photos could offer a more flexible and user-friendly approach.
Work
Up Next
Target users
Medical Professionals with scRNA-Seq Expertise
Literature reviews and sessions with WittGen researchers revealed that our users are experts in scRNA-sequencing. This led to a design focused on advanced features, efficient workflows, and detailed reports without basic explanations.
The Goal
Bringing scRNA-seq into Clinical Workflows
WittGen Biotechnologies set out to simplify the complex process of requesting scRNA-seq reports. I designed a guided, intuitive interface that made the workflow clearer and easier for clinicians and researchers to navigate with confidence.
User submits data
AI-powered analysis
User receives clinical report
Rapid Prototyping and Iteration
Fast Iteration, Focused Feedback
02 Improving data upload efficiency
1
1
Users have to restart the whole application process if they have 2 or more file formats to upload
02 Improving data upload efficiency
1
1
Users have to restart the whole application process if they have 2 or more file formats to upload
03 verifying before payment
1
1
Users must go back each step if they want to check their data input
03 verifying before payment
1
1
Users must go back each step if they want to check their data input
01 Simplifying Files
1
2
3
1
Weak distinction between My Files and Applications
2
Most applicants won't have rows and rows of applications
3
View only mode is unnecessary
01 Simplifying Files
1
2
3
1
Weak distinction between My Files and Applications
2
Most applicants won't have rows and rows of applications
3
View only mode is unnecessary
The Final Product
MVP WittGen Portal
01 Dashboard
Upon portal login, the user is led to the dashboard, where an overview glance of recent file updates is shown.
02 Matching columns
Once the user uploads their excel file, they undergo a process of ensuring that their excel file's header matches the system's header.
03 Validating data
In case of errors in the file or during the import process, the user can edit their data to ensure all fields are complete and valid.
04 Review before payment
Reviewing helps prevent errors and reduces the need to contact support.
reflections
Moving Forward as a UX/UI Designer
My first industry project had been a transformative experience for me. There was lots to be curious about, and thankfully with such amazing and encouraging designers to guide me, I feel I have grown exponentially as a UX/UI designer. With that said, here are some of my reflections:
Reflecting on Research and Process
In hindsight, deeper user research with interviews and user testing could have uncovered more valuable insights. With more time, following a traditional design process with detailed wireframes might have led to more refined and creative solutions.
Rethinking the Data Input Experience
The Excel upload feature aimed to simplify input but wasn’t inclusive for all users. In future iterations, integrating a vision API to extract text from photos could offer a more flexible and user-friendly approach.