Vanado - Digital platform

Getting started

Rethinking the warehouse interface

Vanado approached us with a clear operational challenge: their warehouse tablet system was functional — but not intuitive. User flows were inconsistent, accessibility standards were unmet, and friction in day-to-day tasks was slowing teams down.

The goal was not just to redesign screens, but to rethink the entire digital product experience for real-world warehouse environments.

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Context

A high-pressure operational environment

Warehouse teams operate in fast-paced, physically demanding settings. Users often interact with tablets while standing, moving, or multitasking. Interfaces must be:

• Instantly understandable
• Error-resistant
• Touch-friendly
• Accessible under varied lighting and physical conditions

The existing product lacked flow consistency, visual hierarchy, and accessibility compliance — creating unnecessary friction during critical tasks.

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The challenge

Balancing speed, structure, and accessibility

Three key challenges shaped the project:

1. Fix and optimize core user flows
   Critical workflows — picking, scanning, confirming, reporting — contained redundant steps and unclear states.
2. Design for tablet-first usability in warehouse conditions
   Interfaces needed large touch targets, clear feedback states, and simplified navigation.
3. Achieve WCAG compliance
   Accessibility had to be embedded into the foundation — including color contrast, focus states, readable typography, and clear interaction cues.

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My role

Product strategy, UX redesign, and accessibility implementation

At Moin Studio, we led the product redesign end-to-end:

• Audited existing user flows and identified friction points
• Mapped optimized task flows for warehouse use cases
• Designed a tablet-first interface system
• Implemented WCAG-compliant color, typography, and interaction standards
• Built a scalable component library for future product updates

We worked closely with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure the redesigned experience was practical, efficient, and development-ready.

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User insights

Designing for real working conditions

Through stakeholder workshops and operational reviews, we uncovered several key realities:

• Users value speed over visual complexity
• Clear system feedback reduces costly mistakes
• Gloves, movement, and varied lighting impact interaction
• Accessibility benefits everyone — not just edge cases

These insights shaped every decision — from button sizing to screen hierarchy.

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The solution

A streamlined, accessible warehouse tablet experience

⦿ Optimized task flows

We restructured the user journeys to remove redundant steps and surface primary actions clearly. Each workflow now follows a logical, predictable structure — reducing cognitive load and training time.

⦿ Tablet-first interaction design

The interface was designed specifically for tablet ergonomics:

• Large, thumb-friendly touch targets
• Clear visual feedback for actions and errors
• Persistent navigation for critical functions
• Minimal screen clutter

⦿ WCAG-compliant design system

Accessibility was built into the foundation:

• High-contrast, compliant color combinations
• Legible typography with scalable sizing
• Clear focus indicators and feedback states
• Consistent iconography and labeling

This ensured inclusivity while also improving usability for all users.

⦿ Modular component system

We created a flexible UI system that allows Vanado to expand features without sacrificing consistency — ensuring long-term scalability.

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Impact

Faster workflows. Fewer errors. Greater clarity.

The redesigned product resulted in:

• Improved task completion efficiency
• Reduced user confusion and operational mistakes
• Better onboarding for new warehouse staff
• A fully WCAG-compliant foundation
• A scalable design system ready for future growth

The interface now supports the speed and precision required in warehouse operations — rather than slowing it down.

Learnings

⦿ Accessibility strengthens usability

Designing for WCAG compliance didn’t restrict creativity — it enhanced clarity and structure across the product.

⦿ Environment shapes interaction

Designing for warehouses requires understanding context deeply. Physical conditions, task urgency, and ergonomic realities must shape digital decisions.

⦿ Shout-outs

A huge thanks to the Vanado team for their operational insights, collaborative workshops, and commitment to building a more accessible and efficient product experience.

If you’d like, I can also create a shorter, more punchy version for a portfolio grid preview — or a more strategic version aimed at enterprise clients.

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