Riley_Nilsen
Work
About
GE Healthcare
Premium CT
From the spring of 2019 to the spring of 2020 I worked as a UX Design & Research intern at GE Healthcare in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Through my time at GE I gained invaluable experiences within various aspects of the UX field.
Dose Check Management
The first project I completed at GE Healthcare involved a scanner feature called Dose Check Management. This particular feature had an outdated design along with issues in its information architecture and functionality. The goal of this project was to redesign Dose Check Management in a more modern style while following the GE EDS Design guidelines.
The Previous design featured elements that were outdated and lacked description
The new design was updated with a modern look and contained descriptions of the functionality
The Redesign
The updated version of Dose Check Management was created following a set of brand guidelines called the Edison Design System(EDS). Following EDS, improvements were made through:
- Toggles were used for elements that had an on or off state
- Toggles aligned with popular designs as well as providing a larger hit target for users
- Short descriptions of each function were given to provide the user with a clear knowledge of product functionality
System Preferences
Main Objective
System Preferences is a large piece of the CT system. The information architecture built within System Preferences was out of date and created an inconsistent user experience.
Responsibilities
- Improvement and update of system features
- Create annotated UX documents
- Conduct usability testing
- Collaborate with software development and engineering teams
- Work in an agile environment
The previous design utilized a variety of elements different to modify similar parameters
The new design featured standardized elements for similar parameters alongside a modern look
The Redesign
The solution to fixing System Preferences involved a full redesign. This redesign was aimed at improving the information architecture and how the user manipulates each setting. This was done by:
- Standardizing elements across different setting following EDS guidelines
- Reorganizing information into new tabs the grouped like setting together based on clinical context
- These tabs were organized into a sidebar made up of fewer, yet more intuitive groupings
- Updating the look and design based on the EDS guidelines to create a more modern experience
Usability Testing
Another portion of my responsibilities while at GE Healthcare involved conducting various different Usability tests. These were performed to assure the quality and usability of a new feature being released.
My responsibilities during testing included:
- Leading users through scenarios on the scanners
- Recording performance of users
- Recording user feedback
As a portion of memory decay to the Large Usability testing, I conducted a smaller usability test on a new set of scanner Gantry buttons. The test was to determine whether the newer style of button was better than the older style currently on the gantry. This is what was recorded:
- The majority of technicians found the new buttons to be too firm
- The new buttons were perceived to be more difficult to clean in the presence of a mess
- The firmness of the buttons were estimated to cause more hand fatigue over extended periods of use, i.e. a full work day
Other Projects
CT Persona library: Assisted in creating a persona library relevant to CT. Consisted of various levels of CT technicians as well as patients.
Iconography: Assisted in developing some CT specific Iconography. These icons corresponded with various different functions of the CT system and had to convey such functions.
CT Screenshot Library: Gathered multiple screenshots from the current CT software in order to compile a screenshot library that would be used in the future to update interfaces and screens.
Competitive Analysis: Performed competitive analysis between GE and competitors within the realm of CT.
Updated Internal GE Confluence Site: Improved the information architecture of an internal site providing instruction and information about CT UX.
Riley_Nilsen
Work
About
GE Healthcare
Premium CT
From the spring of 2019 to the spring of 2020 I worked as a UX Design & Research intern at GE Healthcare in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Through my time at GE I gained invaluable experiences within various aspects of the UX field.
Dose Check Management
The first project I completed at GE Healthcare involved a scanner feature called Dose Check Management. This particular feature had an outdated design along with issues in its information architecture and functionality. The goal of this project was to redesign Dose Check Management in a more modern style while following the GE EDS Design guidelines.
The Previous design featured elements that were outdated and lacked description
The new design was updated with a modern look and contained descriptions of the functionality
The Redesign
The updated version of Dose Check Management was created following a set of brand guidelines called the Edison Design System(EDS). Following EDS, improvements were made through:
- Toggles were used for elements that had an on or off state
- Toggles aligned with popular designs as well as providing a larger hit target for users
- Short descriptions of each function were given to provide the user with a clear knowledge of product functionality
System Preferences
Main Objective
System Preferences is a large piece of the CT system. The information architecture built within System Preferences was out of date and created an inconsistent user experience.
Responsibilities
- Improvement and update of system features
- Create annotated UX documents
- Conduct usability testing
- Collaborate with software development and engineering teams
- Work in an agile environment
The previous design utilized a variety of elements different to modify similar parameters
The new design featured standardized elements for similar parameters alongside a modern look
The Redesign
The solution to fixing System Preferences involved a full redesign. This redesign was aimed at improving the information architecture and how the user manipulates each setting. This was done by:
- Standardizing elements across different setting following EDS guidelines
- Reorganizing information into new tabs the grouped like setting together based on clinical context
- These tabs were organized into a sidebar made up of fewer, yet more intuitive groupings
- Updating the look and design based on the EDS guidelines to create a more modern experience
Usability Testing
Another portion of my responsibilities while at GE Healthcare involved conducting various different Usability tests. These were performed to assure the quality and usability of a new feature being released.
My responsibilities during testing included:
- Leading users through scenarios on the scanners
- Recording performance of users
- Recording user feedback
As a portion of memory decay to the Large Usability testing, I conducted a smaller usability test on a new set of scanner Gantry buttons. The test was to determine whether the newer style of button was better than the older style currently on the gantry. This is what was recorded:
- The majority of technicians found the new buttons to be too firm
- The new buttons were perceived to be more difficult to clean in the presence of a mess
- The firmness of the buttons were estimated to cause more hand fatigue over extended periods of use, i.e. a full work day
Other Projects
CT Persona library: Assisted in creating a persona library relevant to CT. Consisted of various levels of CT technicians as well as patients.
Iconography: Assisted in developing some CT specific Iconography. These icons corresponded with various different functions of the CT system and had to convey such functions.
CT Screenshot Library: Gathered multiple screenshots from the current CT software in order to compile a screenshot library that would be used in the future to update interfaces and screens.
Competitive Analysis: Performed competitive analysis between GE and competitors within the realm of CT.
Updated Internal GE Confluence Site: Improved the information architecture of an internal site providing instruction and information about CT UX.
Riley_Nilsen
Work
About
GE Healthcare
Premium CT
From the spring of 2019 to the spring of 2020 I worked as a UX Design & Research intern at GE Healthcare in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Through my time at GE I gained invaluable experiences within various aspects of the UX field.
Responsibilities
- Improvement and update of system features
- Create annotated UX documents
- Conduct usability testing
- Collaborate with software development and engineering teams
- Work in an agile environment
Dose Check Management
The first project I completed at GE Healthcare involved a scanner feature called Dose Check Management. This particular feature had an outdated design along with issues in its information architecture and functionality. The goal of this project was to redesign Dose Check Management in a more modern style while following the GE EDS Design guidelines.
The Previous design featured elements that were outdated and lacked description
The new design was updated with a modern look and contained descriptions of the functionality
The Redesign
The updated version of Dose Check Management was created following a set of brand guidelines called the Edison Design System(EDS). Following EDS, improvements were made through:
- Toggles were used for elements that had an on or off state
- Toggles aligned with popular designs as well as providing a larger hit target for users
- Short descriptions of each function were given to provide the user with a clear knowledge of product functionality
System Preferences
Main Objective
System Preferences is a large piece of the CT system. The information architecture built within System Preferences was out of date and created an inconsistent user experience.
The previous design utilized a variety of elements different to modify similar parameters
The new design featured standardized elements for similar parameters alongside a modern look
The Redesign
The solution to fixing System Preferences involved a full redesign. This redesign was aimed at improving the information architecture and how the user manipulates each setting. This was done by:
- Standardizing elements across different setting following EDS guidelines
- Reorganizing information into new tabs the grouped like setting together based on clinical context
- These tabs were organized into a sidebar made up of fewer, yet more intuitive groupings
- Updating the look and design based on the EDS guidelines to create a more modern experience
Usability Testing
Another portion of my responsibilities while at GE Healthcare involved conducting various different Usability tests. These were performed to assure the quality and usability of a new feature being released.
My responsibilities during testing included:
- Leading users through scenarios on the scanners
- Recording performance of users
- Recording user feedback
As a portion of memory decay to the Large Usability testing, I conducted a smaller usability test on a new set of scanner Gantry buttons. The test was to determine whether the newer style of button was better than the older style currently on the gantry. This is what was recorded:
- The majority of technicians found the new buttons to be too firm
- The new buttons were perceived to be more difficult to clean in the presence of a mess
- The firmness of the buttons were estimated to cause more hand fatigue over extended periods of use, i.e. a full work day
Other Projects
CT Persona library: Assisted in creating a persona library relevant to CT. Consisted of various levels of CT technicians as well as patients.
Iconography: Assisted in developing some CT specific Iconography. These icons corresponded with various different functions of the CT system and had to convey such functions.
CT Screenshot Library: Gathered multiple screenshots from the current CT software in order to compile a screenshot library that would be used in the future to update interfaces and screens.
Competitive Analysis: Performed competitive analysis between GE and competitors within the realm of CT.
Updated Internal GE Confluence Site: Improved the information architecture of an internal site providing instruction and information about CT UX.