iMATCH™ Sera Lot Matching Tool
Overview
In the realm of life sciences research, maintaining consistency and reliability in experimental outcomes is paramount. I led the UX redesign for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s iMATCH™, a groundbreaking Sera Lot Matching tool designed to streamline the process of finding the best match for researchers’ serum lots. With iMATCH™, researchers can swiftly identify the ideal serum lot for their experiments, whether by providing their Gibco FBS lot number or answering a few quick questions, thus enhancing experimental reproducibility and minimizing reagent-related challenges.
Challenge
The landscape of scientific research often grapples with the variability inherent in reagents, particularly in serum lots. Researchers face the daunting task of sifting through numerous options to find the most suitable match for their experiments. This variability introduces inconsistencies that can significantly impact experimental outcomes, leading to wasted time, resources, and unreliable data. Addressing this challenge necessitated the development of a user-friendly solution that would simplify the serum lot selection process and promote research consistency.
Legacy Version
The legacy version of iMATCH™ was an overly complex system with numerous options, which often left researchers feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Navigating through the myriad of choices and configurations was a daunting task, leading to inefficiencies and errors in serum lot selection. Researchers struggled with the interface, spending excessive time trying to understand and utilize the tool effectively, which detracted from their primary focus on conducting experiments.
User flow
In designing iMATCH™, one of the critical steps was to ensure that the user journey was seamless and user-friendly. To achieve this, I created a user flow diagram in Miro that mapped out each step and decision point researchers would encounter while using the tool. The goal was to create a clear, logical progression that would guide users effortlessly from start to finish, whether they were inputting an existing lot number or answering questions to find the best serum match.
Solution
iMATCH™ emerged as the solution to the complexities associated with serum lot selection. By leveraging advanced algorithms and user-centric design principles, iMATCH™ offers researchers a seamless experience in identifying the optimal serum lot for their specific research needs. Whether researchers input their Gibco FBS lot number or respond to a series of targeted questions, iMATCH™ swiftly analyzes data to recommend the most compatible serum lot. This innovative tool not only expedites the selection process but also ensures consistency across experiments, ultimately elevating the quality and reliability of research outcomes.
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