Optimized UX for Easier Archiving on a Genealogy Platform
The Challenge
Archoral, a secure family archiving and genealogy platform, faced the challenge of making complex family history data accessible and emotionally engaging for users. The platform’s existing interface hindered user navigation and connection with their family stories.
The Solution
Archoral is a secure platform with core features like family trees, family data storage, sharing capabilities, and other genealogical tools that help preserve a wealth of information. Tentackles’ UX design strategy was to simplify the interface and enhance user experience by prioritizing user needs and focusing on a clean and intuitive interface.
Our approach focused on:
User-Centered Design
Through extensive research, we deeply understood user needs and pain points.
Intuitive Navigation
We reorganized platform components into top and side toolbars, providing a clean and intuitive layout for easy navigation.
Enhanced Profile Structure
We designed streamlined profile structures for people, places, organizations, and items while preserving essential information.
Secure Collaboration
We enabled secure collaboration features, allowing users to share and contribute to family histories together.
By prioritizing user needs and focusing on a clean and intuitive interface, Tentackles successfully transformed Archoral into a powerful tool for preserving and sharing family histories.
The Outcome
Key improvements through our UX design efforts included:
Simplified Interface
Users found the platform easier to navigate, leading to a more enjoyable experience.
Enhanced Emotional Connection
The redesigned interface helped users connect more deeply with their family histories.
Increased Collaboration
Secure collaboration features fostered stronger family bonds and enriched shared stories.
Improved Accessibility
The platform became more accessible to users of all levels, regardless of their technical expertise.