Case Study

BandwidthPlace

Context

BandwidthPlace is an internet speed test service that provides a simple, browser-based test that works across different devices.

Goal

Create a responsive, visually pleasing, and user friendly internet speed test service.

Team Makeup

Product Manager
>Product Designer<
Tech Lead

Tools and Skills

Figma, UI Design, UX Design

The Problem

The existing platform was outdated and laden with advertisements.

Problem 1

Outdated speed test tool that was not friendly to different device types and screen sizes.

Problem 2

Ad laden user experience that made it hard to navigate useful content and tools.

Problem 1

Outdated speed test tool that was not friendly to different device types and screen sizes.

Solution

By modernizing the speed test tool for several different devices we are able to get the tool into the hands of over 50k users a month. The original tool looked outdated and was difficult for users to parse. The new speed test tool is easy to use on any size device and segments information into easily digestible pieces of important information.

Problem 2

Ad laden user experience that made it hard to navigate useful content and tools.

Solution

Though advertising is a key piece to BandWidth Places ability to provide information, the advertising was proving to get in the way of important tools and resources. We focused on improving the discoverability and usability of the features of the site which included improved color contrast, modernized interactions, and content first improvements to resource pages.

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Matthew Flynn

Phila, PA

c. 2024

Matthew Flynn

Phila, PA

c. 2024