Gulf Bank - Redesign
This case was a redesign project for Gulf Bank, a leading financial institution in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Gulf Bank had been facing a number of challenges that affected its brand perception and customer experience, including an outdated visual identity, inconsistent communication, and a complex user interface for its digital channels.
In response, the bank engaged myself and a small team of designers and consultants to develop a comprehensive redesign strategy that would address these issues and position Gulf Bank as a modern, innovative, and customer-centric financial brand.
Background
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Gulf bank is a leading bank for a number of wealthy customers in the middle east however the experience of the bank is getting complaints.
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The last refresh of their online experience was 10 years ago.
The challenge
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Not all stakeholders were on-board to change the banking experience, and feared driving away their important customers - stakeholder management and strong communication was key.
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To be the No1 leading Kuwaiti bank.
Project details
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Role: Creative Lead
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Team: 12
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Budget: 300K
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Timeframe:
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Testing: 3 Months​
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Internal Handover: 6 months
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00. Gulf Bank values
Gulfbank vision is to be the leading kuwatai bank of the future, its mission is to provide customers with simple and innovative services, in order to enable sustainable growth.
Ambitious
Gulfbank are ambitious in meeting the challenges of the future, and in providing the best banking solutions.
People
Gulfbank engage, empower and develop their people in order to provide customer excellence and to serve the community.
Ownership
Gulfbank individually take ownership before they hold anyone else accountable, they stand up to their challenges and support each other as one family.
Simple
Gulfbank strive to remove unnecessary complexities in their processes to make banking enjoyable for their customers. Solutions that are simple, efficient and elegant.
01. Discover
During the discovery phase of Gulf Bank's user experience redesign, I conducted extensive research to understand the needs and pain points of the bank's customers. I analyzed user feedback, conducted workshops, and studied industry trends to gain insights into user behavior and expectations. This allowed me to identify key areas for improvement and develop a strategy for enhancing the bank's digital user experience.
Creating user journeys & use cases
Creating user flows
UX workshop with stakeholders
02. Define
In the define phase of Gulf Bank's user experience redesign, I used the insights gained during the discovery phase to define the project's goals and scope. I created user personas and customer journey maps to better understand the needs and expectations of Gulf Bank's target audience. I also conducted a competitive analysis to identify best practices and opportunities for differentiation. This information was used to develop a clear and focused design brief that served as a blueprint for the rest of the project.
Rapid prototyping | Whiteboarding
User personas
This persona was developed in the Gulfbank workshop, by defining and talking about their real customer needs and stressors.
This is one of many differing personas they were created.
03. Develop
During the develop phase of Gulf Bank's user experience redesign, I used the design brief to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that addressed the identified user needs and pain points. I followed a user-centered design approach, incorporating feedback from user testing to refine the designs. I also ensured that the designs were accessible and met Gulf Bank's branding guidelines. The result was a set of fully functional, user-friendly designs that could be implemented in the next phase of the project.
Wire-framing | With interaction details
UX process
The design process typically consists of three main phases: inception, construction, and transition. During the inception phase, the project goals and requirements are defined, and the design team conducts research and creates initial design concepts. The construction phase involves creating detailed design specifications and prototypes, testing and iterating on the designs, and preparing for implementation. Finally, during the transition phase, the designs are implemented, tested, and refined as necessary to ensure that they meet the project goals and user needs. Throughout the entire process, the design team should maintain clear communication with stakeholders and users to ensure that the designs are meeting the necessary requirements and expectations.
Creating visual treatments | User accectence testing (UAT)
Creating a visual treatment for Gulf Bank's redesign involved designing a new visual identity that reflected the bank's brand values and personality. I began by conducting a visual audit of the existing brand elements and identifying areas for improvement. I then created several design concepts that included typography, color palette, iconography, imagery, and other visual elements. These concepts were presented to Gulf Bank's stakeholders and user groups for feedback, and the chosen direction was refined based on the feedback received. The final visual treatment was then documented in a brand style guide that ensured consistency across all design deliverables.