From complexity to clarity—this redesign brought operational simplicity to one of YPO’s most business-critical systems.
Problem
YPO’s global renewal system had become a patchwork of tools, logic, and interfaces. The process was confusing for members and inefficient for internal teams. Errors were common, support tickets frequent, and progress tracking nearly nonexistent.
Outcome
The redesigned experience introduced structure, transparency, and responsiveness, making it easier for members to renew and for staff to support them. The result? Fewer drop-offs, fewer errors, and a smoother path to renewal across all regions.
Role
UX/UI Designer
Timeline
6 Months
Team
4 devs. 2 PMs, 2 POs, 1 designer (me)
My Role
As Senior Product Designer, I led the end-to-end UX process—from research to validation. I worked cross-functionally with engineers, PMs, analysts, and stakeholders across continents to turn complexity into clarity.
My focus: reimagining core flows, elevating accessibility, and designing scalable patterns to support global consistency.
Stakeholder interviews
User journey mapping
Behavioral analytics
Interactive prototyping
Accessibility & scalability
Problems. Decisions. Impact.
Legacy Workflows & Complexity
Overlapping tools and outdated logic created friction at every step. We streamlined core flows and restructured the experience from the ground up.
No Progress Visibility
Members had no sense of where they were or what came next. We introduced clear progress indicators and step-by-step guidance.
Global Consistency & Accessibility
We balanced YPO’s regional nuances with a unified, responsive interface that worked for everyone, on every device.
Error-Prone Submissions
Frequent mistakes caused delays. We built in smart validation and contextual tips to prevent errors before they happened.
Empathy. Insight. Action.
Discovery
Ran interviews across global teams
Audited existing flows to identify drop-offs
Synthesized support ticket trends to find friction points
Design
Mapped journeys for admins, members, and internal staff
Created modular prototypes with accessibility baked in
Designed progressive flows that build user confidence
Validation
Ran interactive testing with regional teams
Iterated on layout, flow, and copy based on feedback
Partnered with engineering for phased implementation
Results. Reach. Recognition.
Key Outcomes
Drop-off rate reduced by 31%
31%
Average completion time decreased by 22%
22%
User error rates down by 40%
40%
Behavioral Changes
Regional engagement and on-time renewal rates increased
Internal support ticket volume decreased after rollout
Stakeholder satisfaction surveys reported higher confidence in the platform
The new system turned a once-frustrating process into a streamlined journey supporting both business goals and member satisfaction.
Final Thoughts
Designing Renewals meant transforming not just a tool but a high-stakes experience at the core of YPO’s member lifecycle. Every design decision supported retention, efficiency, and trust.
This project highlighted how user-centered thinking, paired with enterprise alignment, can modernize even the most complex internal systems.