iplayer 4 - Software design (Color Kinetics / Signify)

LEAD DESIGNER / PRODUCT OWNER / MARKETING (CONTENT CREATION)

This iF Award winning SaaS program is available that can be accessed via the web or directly on the local device as part of the ColorKinetics Operating System (CKOS).


It enables customers to play custom lighting design content for on large scale outdoor landmarks such as bridges, buildings, stadiums, government buildings and more.

This iF Award winning SaaS program is available that can be accessed via the web or directly on the local device as part of the ColorKinetics Operating System (CKOS).


It enables customers to play custom lighting design content for on large scale outdoor landmarks such as bridges, buildings, stadiums, government buildings and more.

My Role

My Role

I worked primarily as the Lead UX Designer over a four year period on the Color Kinetics software team. This software is based on Interact Landmark software and later rebranded to use Color Kinetics branding. I acted as the sole designer after taking over the project from the previous lead.


I had help from my teammates on keypad design and scheduling.


For a 2 year period, I also worked a dual role as a product owner. Keeping leadership informed on timelines, setting roadmaps, managing teams allocation and more.

I worked primarily as the Lead UX Designer over a four year period on the Color Kinetics software team. This software is based on Interact Landmark software and later rebranded to use Color Kinetics branding. I acted as the sole designer after taking over the project from the previous lead.


I had help from my teammates on keypad design and scheduling.


For a 2 year period, I also worked a dual role as a product owner. Keeping leadership informed on timelines, setting roadmaps, managing teams allocation and more.

Challenges

Challenges

  • Overall team speed was unpredictable

  • Managing priorities between two roles

  • Managing multiple projects in team's overall backlog

  • Lots of change of roles and resources during the project (entire development team replaced

  • Overall team speed was unpredictable

  • Managing priorities between two roles

  • Managing multiple projects in team's overall backlog

  • Lots of change of roles and resources during the project (entire development team replaced

Success stories

Success stories

  • Successfully led multiple major releases including initial product launch

  • Ran user testing sessions and design thinking workshop sessions with internal and external people

  • Positive reviews at multiple stages from internal and external customers

  • Saved the company the need to hire another person to cover product owner role

  • Successfully led multiple major releases including initial product launch

  • Ran user testing sessions and design thinking workshop sessions with internal and external people

  • Positive reviews at multiple stages from internal and external customers

  • Saved the company the need to hire another person to cover product owner role

Video Content

Video Content

As we approached our launch date, I started working on video content for a market teaser and functionality walkthroughs utilizing AI to create voice overs saving time and resources in the creation effort.

As we approached our launch date, I started working on video content for a market teaser and functionality walkthroughs utilizing AI to create voice overs saving time and resources in the creation effort.

Metrics

Don't take my word for it.
Here's what teammates had to say about my role

"David was in charge of the design system and always made sure to be as inclusive as possible with various team members to ensure the outcome always fit the requirements and expectations of the team, regardless of the time zone where they operated."


Alex Moulin
Product Owner - Design Systems

"He’s the kind of leader who trusts the team to find our paths, sparking creativity and collaboration that drives us forward. David’s leadership style has not only empowered each of us individually but has also ensured that our collective goals are met with efficiency and excellence."


Wasa Ballesteros
UX/UI Designer - Design Systems

"He was a natural fit to Lead Signify's Professional Design System where he has overseen its transition to Figma, multi-brand support, tokenization, and strategic planning – managing the contributions of both internal and external designers. David took the initiative to define the ROI of Design Systems in our company and continuously advocates for the inclusion of R&D in our way of working."


Laura Cunningham
Global Lead UX/UI Designer

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Want to talk about this a bit more?

I'm happy to share more in a 1:1 conversation about this project, my role and how I worked with on these videos and distributed them throughout the organization and beyond.

I'm happy to share more in a 1:1 conversation about this project, my role and how I worked with on these videos and distributed them throughout the organization and beyond.

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