Halo Intranet App Design

Client: INSP | Software: Figma, XD, Photoshop | Type: New Design

Halo: INSP Television’s Archival System:

Halo is an internal web-based application designed to archive, catalog, and reference every piece of content aired on INSP Television. The system is accessible to various company levels and external websites via APIs, enabling automated schedules and information distribution.

Design Goals

User-Centric Interface:

The primary design goal was to create an intuitive interface for a specific user set. The app needed to manage extensive data, including show titles, cast and crew information, videos, images, air-dates, and internal access to content. Additionally, it required robust search functionality and an organized interface to efficiently retrieve and display results.

User Research and Collaboration:

Focusing on a narrow user base allowed for direct and detailed user research. Instead of broad user studies, I conducted in-depth interviews with all potential users, tailoring the design to meet their precise needs and preferences.

Design Implementation:

Iterative Design Process:

Working closely with stakeholders, developers, and users, I integrated the design within the existing development framework. This involved tweaking core functionalities, such as database interactions and user admin features, to enhance the overall user experience.

Complex Data Management:

Designing for a complex system with diverse data types posed significant challenges. Each data type required specific handling, including programming types, reference types, IDs, media content, and varying names based on airing types. The interface also had to accommodate different user access levels, ensuring restricted content was seamlessly integrated without appearing incomplete to unauthorized users.

Visual Differentiation:

To aid in content organization and retrieval, I implemented visual aids such as color-coded blocks for different content types. For example, series were marked in orange, enabling users to quickly identify them in search results.

Color Scheme and Visual Design:

The Halo project allowed me to oversee the color scheme and visual design, deviating from typical internal project protocols. After presenting multiple color schemes, a muted palette was chosen, ensuring readability while highlighting content with secondary and category-specific colors.