Embroidery Panel 15
2025 / PANEL UI
Embroidery Panel 15
2025 / PANEL UI
TL;DR: The 15.6-inch high-definition, fully responsive control panel is the largest and most advanced in the embroidery industry, designed for the CHT2 Series machine. The goal was to replace physical buttons with a fully touchscreen interface, improving upon the 7th-generation panel with advanced technology and usability. Challenges included language barriers, tight timelines, and remote manufacturing.
TL;DR: The 15.6-inch high-definition, fully responsive control panel is the largest and most advanced in the embroidery industry, designed for the CHT2 Series machine. The goal was to replace physical buttons with a fully touchscreen interface, improving upon the 7th-generation panel with advanced technology and usability. Challenges included language barriers, tight timelines, and remote manufacturing.
After multiple iterations, user feedback, and design revisions, the final panel integrates additional customization features and significantly improves on its predecessor toolset. In conclusion, it is expected to successfully increase sales of the CHT2 Series model and strengthen global brand recognition by introducing a new panel and leveraging the latest technology.
After multiple iterations, user feedback, and design revisions, the final panel integrates additional customization features and significantly improves on its predecessor toolset. In conclusion, it is expected to successfully increase sales of the CHT2 Series model and strengthen global brand recognition by introducing a new panel and leveraging the latest technology.
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Portfolio made from scratch by me :)
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Portfolio made from scratch by me :)
Overview
Overview
Product description
Product description
The 15.6-inch high-definition, fully responsive control panel is the largest and most advanced embroidery touchscreen in the industry, designed to integrate with the commercial CHT2 Series embroidery machine. This next-generation panel enhances its predecessor delivering superior performance.
The 15.6-inch high-definition, fully responsive control panel is the largest and most advanced embroidery touchscreen in the industry, designed to integrate with the commercial CHT2 Series embroidery machine. This next-generation panel enhances its predecessor delivering superior performance.
Objective
Objective
The goal was to develop a fully touchscreen, 15.6-inch panel featuring a modern design that replaces physical buttons and sets new industry standards. This panel enhances its 7th-generation predecessor by offering an improved cabinet of features.
The goal was to develop a fully touchscreen, 15.6-inch panel featuring a modern design that replaces physical buttons and sets new industry standards. This panel enhances its 7th-generation predecessor by offering an improved cabinet of features.
Challenges
Challenges
Language barriers with the Chinese development team, compounded by the loss of a key team member who facilitated translations.
A tight eight-week timeline for design finalization and testing.
Compatibility issues when transferring the original Adobe XD design to Figma.
Remote manufacturing in China, preventing direct involvement in initial testing.
Language barriers with the Chinese development team, compounded by the loss of a key team member who facilitated translations.
A tight eight-week timeline for design finalization and testing.
Compatibility issues when transferring the original Adobe XD design to Figma.
Remote manufacturing in China, preventing direct involvement in initial testing.
My role
My role
I was the primay UX/UI Designer from a team of two.
I was the primay UX/UI Designer from a team of two.
Process
Process
The process began with several user interviews about the current panel, as the initial brief from our team in China didn't fully capture the new features needed by users in the industry. Through these interviews, I identified several issues:
The process began with several user interviews about the current panel, as the initial brief from our team in China didn't fully capture the new features needed by users in the industry. Through these interviews, I identified several issues:
Outdated system
Outdated system
Some parts of the panel were still running on Windows XP.
Some parts of the panel were still running on Windows XP.
Technical lingo
Technical lingo
Some of the button text was not recognized by senior embroiderers.
Some of the button text was not recognized by senior embroiderers.
Non-functional features
Non-functional features
Some features were not needed such as turning off the color changing motor.
Some features were not needed such as turning off the color changing motor.
Low UX
Low UX
Some of the less commonly used buttons could not be explained.
Some of the less commonly used buttons could not be explained.
I created deliverables and met with stakeholders to finalize the features we would prioritize. Additionally, I developed a competitive analysis chart comparing our panel with those of top competitors.
I created deliverables and met with stakeholders to finalize the features we would prioritize. Additionally, I developed a competitive analysis chart comparing our panel with those of top competitors.
Previews generation UI
I initially drafted several screens to gather feedback from stakeholders on the proposed redesign. After numerous iterations and consultations with veteran users, I refined the designs. However, these were ultimately rejected due to inconsistencies with other company panels.
The CEO felt that the large right control panel was too wide and did not align with their vision. As a result, I was advised to revisit the design concept completely.
I initially drafted several screens to gather feedback from stakeholders on the proposed redesign. After numerous iterations and consultations with veteran users, I refined the designs. However, these were ultimately rejected due to inconsistencies with other company panels.
The CEO felt that the large right control panel was too wide and did not align with their vision. As a result, I was advised to revisit the design concept completely.
1st Iterations of the new UI (all variations rejected)
1st Iterations of the new UI (all variations rejected)
Finalized design:
Finalized design:
Designs
Designs
Once the main screen and layout were finalized, I shifted focus to advocating for the improvement of additional features. I identified opportunities to enhance these features, allowing users to further customize their embroidery.
Once the main screen and layout were finalized, I shifted focus to advocating for the improvement of additional features. I identified opportunities to enhance these features, allowing users to further customize their embroidery.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Through this design process, I successfully created a fully touchscreen panel that seamlessly integrates with the CHT2 Series machine, positioning it as the next-generation model. This panel offers enhanced features not found in competing products, providing significant benefits for customers, such as increased memory capacity, a broader selection of thread colors, improved customization options, and a more intuitive user interface. These advancements will help set the CHT2 Series apart in the market.
Through this design process, I successfully created a fully touchscreen panel that seamlessly integrates with the CHT2 Series machine, positioning it as the next-generation model. This panel offers enhanced features not found in competing products, providing significant benefits for customers, such as increased memory capacity, a broader selection of thread colors, improved customization options, and a more intuitive user interface. These advancements will help set the CHT2 Series apart in the market.
Top results of the new panel:
Strengthened brand name with newest technology
Improve sales of the CHT2 Series model with this new panel and promotional offerings
SNCA.ME ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2025
Portfolio made from scratch by me :)
SNCA.ME ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2025
Portfolio made from scratch by me :)