DeepDive: Slack-Integrated Chatbot Innovation
In today's fast-paced business landscape, effective communication is paramount for IT teams. DeepDive, our innovative chatbot, offers a transformative solution by seamlessly integrating with Slack. It empowers IT professionals to collaborate efficiently, resolve issues swiftly, and harness the power of AI-driven tools, underscoring the indispensable role of AI in optimizing modern IT workflows.
As a UX/UI Designer and a proud graduate of Laboratoria Bootcamp, my journey towards creating DeepDive was a collaborative endeavor with Moonshot Partners. Leveraging my expertise in user experience and interface design, I joined forces with Moonshot Partners, a forward-thinking technology firm, to develop this innovative chatbot. Together, we fused creative design thinking with cutting-edge AI technology to bring about a product that exemplifies the fusion of design excellence and technical prowess.
Bellyard, London
2020
Software Development
100+
Challenge
In collaboration with Moonshot Partners, we combined design thinking with AI technology to create a solution that exemplifies the power of design-driven innovation. We needed to build a chatbot that centralizes the information from the slack channels related to a project, please make it more engaging for my portfolio
Results
Over the course of four weeks, our interdisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and developers came together to embark on a transformative journey. United by a common goal, we harnessed the capabilities of cutting-edge AI tools to conceptualize, build, and refine a sophisticated chatbot.
This was meticulously crafted with the purpose of enhancing efficiency and streamlining the often intricate task of managing information within the realm of Slack conversations.
By leveraging our collective expertise and the capabilities of artificial intelligence, we aspired to make life easier for Slack users, ultimately simplifying their day-to-day information management challenges..
Process
Research & Analysis: The journey began with a comprehensive analysis of the project's scope and requirements. Together with Moonshot Partners, we outlined the objectives, user needs, and the technical infrastructure required. This phase laid the foundation for the entire project.
Information Architecture: Based on the research findings, we restructured the app's navigation and content, prioritizing features and information according to user needs
After brainstorming with the developers and product team we defined the user flow, as well as the overall flow of the interface. We prioritised tasks and left out the login because the important thing was to have a main flow, and that the user can access the chat, as well as, make the date pre-setting and pin chats..
Wireframing & Prototyping: We conducted brainstorming sessions to ideate on the most effective ways to visualize and organize the data, ensuring that the end product would be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. We decided that according to our user persona, the interface should have a friendly, intuitive, easy to use, but at the same time modern and sophisticated look & feel.
So we defined a colour palette and visual elements with futuristic vibes, in shades of black and violet, with vibrant green accents.
As a Designer, this phase was particularly exciting. I crafted wireframes and prototypes to visualize the chatbot's user interface.
Development and Integration: Collaborating closely with the development team at Moonshot Partners, we brought the design to life. Integrating AI capabilities into the chatbot was a technical feat, requiring precise coding and rigorous testing to ensure flawless performance.
Conclusion
Throughout this process, collaboration with cross-functional teams was crucial, and ongoing optimization and future opportunities were highlighted.Together, we transformed the initial challenge into a reality – a chatbot that not only centralizes information but also enhances collaboration and efficiency within project management teams. This project is a testament to the power of design thinking, technical expertise, and teamwork in solving complex real-world challenges