


Streamlining workflows and boosting coworkers' efficiency
Streamlining workflows and boosting coworkers' efficiency
Streamlining workflows and boosting coworkers' efficiency
TEAM & Timeline
2 UX Designers, 2 months
2 UX Designers, 2 months
CONTEXT
With the rapid advancement of AIGC technology over the past year, we have been inspired to conduct AI experiments and explorations aimed at streamlining our coworkers’ daily tasks.
With the rapid advancement of AIGC technology over the past year, we have been inspired to conduct AI experiments and explorations aimed at streamlining our coworkers’ daily tasks.
AI Toolbox integrates 20+ front-end AI tools into one platform, streamlining workflows and boosting coworkers' efficiency.
AI Toolbox integrates 20+ front-end AI tools into one platform, streamlining workflows and boosting coworkers' efficiency.
As one of the two of the designers, I finished the current design, and prepared the hi-fi mockup for future meeting with global teams, aim to boost global IKEA employees’ working efficiency by using AI.
As one of the two of the designers, I finished the current design, and prepared the hi-fi mockup for future meeting with global teams, aim to boost global IKEA employees’ working efficiency by using AI.
My Contributions
My Contributions



Delivered Current Design Quickly
I quickly finished the current UX/UI and visual design of the current landing page with senior designer so the co-workers can use AI toolbox immediately in their work.
Delivered Current Design Quickly
I quickly finished the current UX/UI and visual design of the current landing page with senior designer so the co-workers can use AI toolbox immediately in their work.



Explored Possible Solutions
I explored various potential functions for the toolbox based on PM’s needs to ensure it maximizes global coworkers' work efficiency in the future.
I explored various potential functions for the toolbox based on PM’s needs to ensure it maximizes global coworkers' work efficiency in the future.
350+
350+
Daily Active Users
Daily Active Users
1k+
1k+
Weekly Active Users
Weekly Active Users
6k+
6k+
Total Users
Total Users
3k+
3k+
Tools use per day ( translate to working hour savings and business value )
Tools use per day ( translate to working hour savings and business value )
The Statistics - Current Design
The Statistics - Current Design
The Outcome - Current Design
The Outcome - Current Design
Current Landing Page
Current Landing Page


The Outcome - Current Design
ICON Design
ICON Design
I collaborated with another designer to create AI Agent icons in an IKEA-inspired style, ensuring they are fun, clean, and easy for coworkers to understand when using the toolbox.
I collaborated with another designer to create AI Agent icons in an IKEA-inspired style, ensuring they are fun, clean, and easy for coworkers to understand when using the toolbox.



However...
However...
How might we
Stop limiting ourselves to existing product forms, viewing them merely as a set of tools?
Stop limiting ourselves to existing product forms, viewing them merely as a set of tools?
How might we
Combine the power of current three IKEA AI tools (Copilot, Langdock, AI toolbox) in a user-friendly way?
Combine the power of current three IKEA AI tools (Copilot, Langdock, AI toolbox) in a user-friendly way?
How might we
Make an AI toolbox more integrated into regular workflows, providing greater benefits to our coworkers?
Make an AI toolbox more integrated into regular workflows, providing greater benefits to our coworkers?



We decided to design a Work Buddy Dashboard that leverages the strengths of each tool, integrating them intuitively for seamless use by our coworkers
We decided to design a Work Buddy Dashboard that leverages the strengths of each tool, integrating them intuitively for seamless use by our coworkers
We conducted a competitor analysis of other AI tools and explored the potential Information Architecture for the dashboard.
We conducted a competitor analysis of other AI tools and explored the potential Information Architecture for the dashboard.



Design Exploration
Design Exploration
Design Exploration
We ultimately decided to use a vertical navigation because it provides clear categorization, makes navigation easier, and offers rooms for more AI features.
We ultimately decided to use a vertical navigation because it provides clear categorization, makes navigation easier, and offers rooms for more AI features.
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(Final Decision)
(Final Decision)
The Outcome - Hi-fi Mockup
Homepage
Personalize the AI toolbox homepage to track progress on updated tasks and stay informed about the latest news
The Outcome - Hi-fi Mockup
Homepage
Homepage
Personalize the AI toolbox homepage to track progress on updated tasks and stay informed about the latest news



The Outcome - Hi-fi Mockup
The Outcome - Hi-fi Mockup
AI Agents
AI Agents
AI Agents
Select the most suitable AI agent to assist with completing daily tasks efficiently
Select the most suitable AI agent to assist with completing daily tasks efficiently



The Outcome - Hi-fi Mockup
The Outcome - Hi-fi Mockup
Knowledge Assistant
Knowledge Assistant
Knowledge Assistant
Consult the CFF Knowledge Assistant for IKEA-specific technical questions.
Consult the CFF Knowledge Assistant for IKEA-specific technical questions.








The Outcome - Hi-fi Mockup
The Outcome - Hi-fi Mockup
Social Media Poster
Social Media Poster
Social Media Poster
Use AI to create viral social media posters/ posts promoting IKEA products through only one click
Use AI to create viral social media posters/ posts promoting IKEA products through only one click






Next Steps
Next Steps
Next Steps
Consult with the Global Team
Meet with the global team to review the hi-fi mockup and identify potential improvements
Meet with the global team to review the hi-fi mockup and identify potential improvements
Continue to iterate
Continue refining the hi-fi mockup based on feedback and the needs of co-workers
Continue refining the hi-fi mockup based on feedback and the needs of co-workers
Continue to find potential AI assistance
Explore potential AI-assisted features for various functions of the dashboard
Explore potential AI-assisted features for various functions of the dashboard
Personal Takeaways
Consult with the Global Team
Meet with the global team to review the hi-fi mockup and identify potential improvements
Continue to iterate
Continue refining the hi-fi mockup based on feedback and the needs of co-workers
Continue to find potential AI assistance
Explore potential AI-assisted features for various functions of the dashboard
Personal Takeaways
Personal Takeaways
Consult with the Global Team
Meet with the global team to review the hi-fi mockup and identify potential improvements
Continue to iterate
Continue refining the hi-fi mockup based on feedback and the needs of co-workers
Continue to find potential AI assistance
Explore potential AI-assisted features for various functions of the dashboard