Product
IA Refrastructure
UX redesign of Inphonite’s navigation system, improving information architecture, visual clarity, and usability within a Kendo Telerik–based design system.
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Project overview
Redesigned Inphonite’s navigation system to improve usability, clarity, and consistency—updating a legacy information architecture to align with a new Kendo Telerik–based design system.
Problem
The existing navigation had grown cluttered and inconsistent over time. Core tools were difficult to locate, related features were spread across multiple menus, labels lacked clarity, and visual states provided little hierarchy—resulting in friction during everyday use.
Approach
Simplify navigation through clearer grouping and labeling
Reduce friction when locating frequently used tools
Improve visual hierarchy and interaction states
Align navigation patterns with the Kendo Telerik design system
Solution
Simplified Navigation Structure
Reorganized the navigation based on input from the support team and common user pain points. Given limited budget and scope, the focus was on improving clarity and discoverability rather than a full information architecture overhaul.
Features were regrouped to reduce duplication, surface commonly used tools more clearly, and create a more predictable navigation structure.
UI & System Alignment
Refined spacing, and alignment for improved scannability
Introduced consistent hover, active, and selected states
Implemented a cleaner sidebar using standardized Kendo Telerik components
Improved Utility & Visibility
Enhanced top navigation to provide quicker access to account and settings
Added visible credit usage indicators to reduce friction during daily workflows
Result
Faster access to frequently used tools and reports
Reduced navigation friction during everyday workflows
Consistent, scalable navigation aligned with the design system
Improved visibility into account and credit usage
