Sonny Merryman: Portal

A Major Management Hurdle

Dealing with communication among hundreds of employees is one of the biggest challenges when managing a high-standard organization like Sonny Merryman. Sending important messages through various channels can be a hassle, and it can be time-consuming to search through multiple channels to find crucial announcements from management. Some of these crucial information – including employee anniversaries, announcements, or upcoming events – can easily be missed if there isn't any platform used to keep this information all in one place.

Sonny Merryman needed our help to find a solution to improve overall team management and boost communication for their employees.

Our Approach: Creating an Employee Portal in Less Than a Week

Time was of the essence on this project, so we started by ideating which features should be prioritized to keep the portal simple yet functional. Some of these features were the following:

• A calendar view to see the list of upcoming events

• An announcement feed

• An employee directory

• Quick access buttons that can be linked to other URLs

Aside from the features mentioned above, we had to make sure that the platform is mobile-responsive built with scalability in mind.

To streamline the process, we started by creating mid-fidelity wireframes using visual elements from their existing website:

Bit by bit, these wireframes were transformed into a carefully crafted sequence of screens. After the wireframe were approved, a quick prototype was created with Figma so that stakeholders could see the minimal interactions and flow of the employee portal.

Agile design can solve complex organizational challenges, even under tight timelines.

Sonny Merryman's employee portal was successfully built and prototyped within a one-week deadline. By prioritizing critical features such as the announcement feed, calendar view, and staff directory, we were able to meet the company's core communication and organizational concerns. The mobile-responsive design allows employees to access the portal from any device, making it useful for both in-office and remote workers.

Our collaborative process—from inspiration to wireframing and prototyping—enabled a smooth handoff to the development team, guaranteeing that the portal could be implemented effectively. The platform's scalable design ensures that it can expand with the firm, adjusting to future needs and changes.