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About project

Client

Neorise

Project

SaaS

Company Neorise first approached us for urgent implementation of a UX/UI design concept for the taxi application of their client. After we completed the work, they were so happy with the results that they returned to us for an MVP of their internal project.

Workshop Mechanic App helps to manage the internal processes of an automobile repair workshop. Our task was to study their business processes and develop ideas for an intuitive and efficient app that is easy to use.

Services

UX/UI design

Product Design

Client review

«‎We were really impressed with their design thinking and their UX skills»

Patrick D'Cruze

Director, Neorise

Goals&Challenges

The idea of the Workshop Mechanic App was to collect all the typical automobile repair workshop tasks and display them in one place, easy to access and manage for both mechanics and their managers.

The first obstacle was implementing the necessary functionality for two target personas ― all in the same user interface. In every workshop, there are mechanics who perform the repair, and managers who monitor their performance.

The second challenge was to structure and facilitate interaction between the mechanic and the platform. Every specialist must have unified and precise instructions on how to approach the repair. A checklist would allow the workshop to maintain service standards: even if it's the mechanic's first day at a new job, they would immediately understand the workflow and get started.

Solutions&Result

We ideated two utterly different workflows that didn't intersect to make the app satisfying for both managers and mechanics. First, we concentrated on mechanics: created a feed of available workshop jobs and assigned tasks, added detailed descriptions of cars and what needs to be done to each ticket. To start working, mechanics need only to click one button.

As for managers, we added additional functionality. For example, only managers could add new cars, assign tasks, and onboard new mechanics.

Work Process

Development

First, we created user scenarios: Mechanic and Manager. For each, we conducted in-detail research to discover what functionality would be helpful for them. Then, we elaborated a user flow and created a list of possible features. Based on that hypothesis, we then created wireframes. After we tested the wireframes and made sure that the user flow, as we see it, matches reality, we designed a clickable prototype.

Features

Customer experience

We didn't just focus on user experience but on customer experience, which is how the work happens in a repair shop and the interactions that mechanics have with their managers and colleagues. An interesting detail is that we only needed to make an app for the tablet. Therefore, navigation was to be thought of to be comfortable for mechanics to use on the spot. Mechanics should quickly click a couple of buttons to take a task or mark it done. We implemented big buttons and large headers that are very convenient for fast use of the app.

Car parts stocking

It is possible to order car parts inside the app. After the audit, mechanics can choose what details they need in a special window or re-direct the order to the manager. In two clicks, it is possible to add to the cart and confirm the order. It streamlines the repair process and increases customer satisfaction in the long run.

Every mechanic has a unique number that they wear on their uniform. We decided to use it as a PIN code for entering the app. The productivity of each mechanic is tracked carefully. Based on their activity, they receive raises or bonuses. We wanted to make sure that there are no accidental logins to another person's account.

Status update

All managers and mechanics can see the status of orders (Available, Work in progress, Waiting for parts). This feature simplifies the work and eliminates the confusion when two mechanics work on the same car or order the same car parts.

Workshop Mechanic App