Brightline Trains
Ticket Portal Redesign

Project Overview
We successfully streamlined the ticket booking process by leveraging user insights over a six-month research and design overhaul.
Skills UTILIZED
Card Sorting
Rapid Iterative Testing
Baseline Evaluation
Tree Testing
Information Architecture Testing
User-Centered Design

Project Details
Project Title: Brightline Trains UX Research
Project Duration: 6 months
Team Composition: UX Researcher, Design Team, Analytics Team, SEO Specialists
Project Overview:
The Brightline Trains UX Research project was a comprehensive study undertaken to understand and improve the user experience of the Brightline website, with a special focus on the train ticket booking process. The project spanned over six months and involved six individual research activities. During this period, I collaborated closely with the design and analytics teams to evaluate both the mobile and desktop designs with users.
Project Goals:
The primary objective of the project was to streamline the ticket booking flow on the Brightline website. We aimed to make the booking process more intuitive and less time-consuming for users by improving the design and overall user experience of the site.
Project Activities:
The project began with an in-depth understanding of the current user experience, which helped us identify key areas for improvement. Subsequently, we focused on informing the information architecture to ensure that the website was organized and navigated effectively. The project also included iterative testing of prototypes to fine-tune the booking flow.
Project Impact:
The insights derived from the research proved to be instrumental in driving significant improvements in the user experience on the Brightline website. The research findings guided the design team to make informed decisions, resulting in an enhanced ticket booking process. Consequently, users found the booking process to be easier and more streamlined, leading to an increase in user satisfaction.
By integrating user insights into every step of the design process, we were able to create a streamlined, intuitive, and enjoyable booking experience for Brightline's customers.
Individual Activities
Baseline Study:
The first step in our research process was a comprehensive baseline study. This involved an in-depth evaluation of the existing user experience on the Brightline website, particularly focusing on the train ticket booking process. We identified several pain points and areas for improvement through this study. The findings from this initial phase played a crucial role in shaping the direction of our design modifications.
Card Sorting:
To further enhance the usability of the Brightline website, we conducted a card sorting exercise. This activity helped us understand how users logically categorized and accessed information on the site. We used these insights to restructure the website's information architecture, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. This change significantly improved the ease of navigation and overall user experience.
Iterative Rapid Testing:
The third component of our research involved iterative rapid testing of various design prototypes. We conducted both moderated and unmoderated testing sessions to get comprehensive feedback from users. This continuous, iterative approach allowed us to refine the design based on real user preferences and insights. The resulting design changes were highly informed, user-centric, and effective, resulting in a significantly improved booking experience.

