Nutanix aims to provide a single, simple, open software platform for all hybrid and multi-cloud applications and their data. The purpose of this project was to solve the problem of responsiveness within Prism Central. As a UX Designer I needed to use my skills to make Prism Central feel more responsive and real time to the users. Throughout the years Nutanix customers have complained that Prism Central doesn’t feel live when working on it. 

The initial phase, I delved into empathizing with the user and understanding the problem at hand. This involved interacting with various individuals within the company to gather crucial data that could aid in addressing the issue effectively. Additionally, I conducted a competitive analysis to gain insights into Nutanix competitors' strategies. Engaging with different perspectives was fascinating, although identifying the competitors and understanding their market edge proved to be a significant challenge. Nonetheless, I found solutions to these obstacles.

Then, I focused on brainstorming solutions for the problem statement. Engaging in the crazy 8 design sprint and developing lo-fi prototypes was a novel experience for me, as I usually worked in a group during my classroom settings. Then the lo-fi prototypes translated to the hi-fi prototypes via the use of Figma. The main challenge during this phase was generating eight unique and viable ideas to address the problem. Despite the challenge, I enjoyed the process of working individually and came up with innovative solutions.

• Create a solution to help make Prism feel more real time in its responses 

• Users don’t get a indication of the progress of task on the page they initiated the task from

• If tasks fail users don’t get notified, and if it is successful users just end up seeing it after it is done.

• The refresh rate in Prism is really bad making PC feel laggy and not real time 

• Create interactive prototypes, design flows, and simple elegant experiences based on existing user journeys

• Translate research insights into interaction flows to increase product experience

• Creatively solve design problems with a fair degree of complexity

• Present designs to key stakeholders with the rationale for design decisions with the goal of building consensus and improving the product experience

• Iterate rapidly and inspire with creative approaches

• Figma 

• Google Slides, Form, Sheets, and Docs

• Created a competitive analysis were I analyzed different enterprise products and competitors products.

• Collected information from different stakeholders, by conducting meetings, surveys, and interviews, to ensure that the needs of all stakeholders are met (guerrilla research)

Below is images of my Crazy 8 sprint methods, one of the many ways I ideated. 

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Below are sketchs of possible solutions that address the problem statement. 

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