Transforming Dation for Better Driving School Management

Dation provides a B2B SaaS solution to help driving schools improve their services and increase revenue. Their system, combining CRM and ERP functions, makes it easy to run and manage a driving school. As lead UX designer, I led design sprints and created a design system to enhance product value and boost customer satisfaction.

Client

Dation

Category

Web design

Year

2019

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Project Challenges

Dation faced a few key challenges:

  1. Adding Customer Value: Finding ways to provide more value to driving schools.

  2. Understanding Users: Identifying the needs of different users.

  3. Consistency: Ensuring a uniform experience across the platform.

  4. Efficiency: Helping instructors complete tasks quickly and safely.

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Design Approach

To tackle these challenges, the design strategy focused on:

  1. User Research: Working with support teams to understand user needs.

  2. Design System: Building a system for a consistent user experience.

  3. Product Management: Simplifying the management of products and packages.

  4. Mobile App: Enhancing the app for instructors on the go.

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Key Features of the Redesigned Dation Platform

  1. User Profiles:

    • Understand Users: Defined user types to tailor the experience to their needs.

    • Job Stories: Collected stories to prioritize what users need most.

  2. Design System:

    • Consistency: Created a design system for a uniform look and feel.

    • Ease of Use: Simplified onboarding and reduced user churn.

  3. Product and Package Management:

    • Manage with Ease: Designed features to easily manage and combine products.

  4. Mobile Optimization:

    • Efficiency on the Go: Enhanced the app for quick, safe task completion.

    • Mockups: Developed mockups for testing and refining the experience.

  5. Redesigned Student Page:

    • Time Savings: Redesigned the page to save 20% of the time spent on student-related tasks.

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Impact and Results

The redesigned Dation platform delivered several benefits:

  • Increased Value: Enhanced features provided more value to driving schools.

  • Higher Satisfaction: Addressed user needs, leading to higher satisfaction.

  • Better Efficiency: Streamlined workflows for instructors and administrators.

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Conclusion

The Dation project shows how user-focused design can boost product value and efficiency. By understanding user needs, creating a consistent experience, and optimizing mobile use, Dation now offers a better, more efficient platform for driving schools. This project highlights the power of clear, simple, and purposeful design.