Overview
In 2022, Lawtrades underwent a brand refresh to better reflect their vision for the future of freelance legal work. As the sole digital & UI designer, I worked directly with the CEO on a complete UI overhaul of the platform to translate this new brand identity.
Role
Digital & UI Designer
TEAM
1 CEO & Co-Founder
2 Developers
Duration
12 months
Skills
UI/UX Design
Component Library
Impact
50+ shipped features
Within the first year of launch, the new UI established a cohesive visual language and reusable component library that accelerated development progress and ensured brand consistency across the platform.
Faster dashboard navigation
Introduced a home dashboard for clients to improve navigation and flow with relevant widgets. This update streamlined the hiring experience on Lawtrades, allowing at-a-glance insights into important tasks like outstanding balance, candidates to interview, accumulated insights, and open positions/engagements.
Before vs. After
Being a two-sided marketplace connecting clients with legal talent meant I needed to design mirrored experiences that felt cohesive yet tailored to each user type. I designed the complete user journey on both sides — from posting opportunities to tracking engagement — ensuring consistency at every stage while addressing the unique needs of both clients and freelancers.
Image: Before (left) and after (right) of the "Insights" tab in the Lawtrades platform. Drag slider to compare!
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Detailed opportunity listings
Clients create and manage job postings with comprehensive information to attract qualified talent.
