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The redesign of the data catalog is part of a broader update to the design system, with the goal of providing a consistent and personalized experience across the entire platform.
Several areas for improvement have been identified:
Navigation that needs to be aligned with the rest of the design system
Key attributes that need to be made more readable
A search function that needs to be refined to deliver more relevant results
An overall experience that needs to be made more accessible to encourage adoption by business teams.
How might we …
Improve the responsiveness of the Data Catalog while making information more visible and better structured to facilitate users' daily tasks?
UI Phase
We have redesigned the data catalog's user interface, focusing on several key aspects
Structure and clarity of assets
The information hierarchy was redesigned to make content easier to read and understand in any context.
Navigation reorganization
The modules were reorganized to make navigation faster and more intuitive, reducing users’ cognitive load.
Integration and enhancement of new components
New components were added to enrich the interface and improve the everyday user experience.
Our goal was to create a consistent, lightweight interface in line with the new design system, to make information easier to read and manage in the demanding context of data governance.
User test
User testing sessions were conducted to validate the new design. Participants completed common tasks and shared feedback on usability and clarity.
These insights helped refine the interface and prioritize improvements.
The modules are clearer and more standardised, avoiding the errors of previous versions.
Sophie Marchand
It's cleaner, more minimalist, I like it. Having everything in one place is good, it means less back and forth on the screen, I like that.
All the elements are at the top right, which is standardised and clearer.
Laurent Devaux
Key improvements
Layout and components were restructured to improve clarity and reduce visual overload.
Navigation was redesigned to make access to features more intuitive and reduce friction.
The interface was made fully responsive to ensure a seamless experience across screen sizes.
Information architecture was simplified to better organize content and highlight key elements.
Search and content discovery were improved to provide more relevant and actionable results.
Analyze impact
The UI V4 redesign marked a real change. Business usage and engagement are up significantly, operational efficiency has improved, and searching and task completion are now more fluid. Advanced responsiveness ensures optimal display, whether for primary information (title, owner) or secondary information (tags, AI suggestions, activity tracking).
These indicators confirm that user-centred design, simplification and data structuring create real business value and promote long-term adoption.
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