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A design system for legal tech

TL;DR

Henchman's AI-powered add-in for legal professionals was powerful, but the design process lagged. In six weeks, we built a custom design system and overhauled the UX/UI, cutting development time by 50% and empowering their team to scale efficiently.

Launch year

2023

A design system for legal tech

Product

B2B Legal Tech

Timeline

6-week sprint

Services

Foundation setup

UI Design

Outcome

50% faster dev time

Context

Smart product. Slower process.

Henchman integrates seamlessly into Word and Outlook, offering AI-driven contract drafting tools. However, the design workflow lacked structure, leading to inefficiencies and a user experience that didn't match the product's capabilities.

Inconsistency kills momentum

Without a cohesive design system, the team faced repetitive tasks and inconsistent UI elements. This not only slowed down development but also impacted the overall user experience.

Building a solid foundation

The goal was clear: streamline the design process, enhance the user interface, and establish a scalable system that the internal team could maintain and evolve independently.

Approach

A system made for speed

We developed a comprehensive Design System from scratch, focusing on scalability and versatility. This included foundational elements, components, and templates tailored to Henchman's needs.

“I’m already noticing a lot of speed/efficiency improvements when designing new features or updating old ones! 🙏”

Sofie Buyse

PM & UX Strategist

Henchman

A focused double-sprint

We implemented a double-sprint process involving the Design System bundle and a UX/UI bundle. Both tracks ran in parallel, allowing us to craft the system and redesign the Word & Outlook add-in simultaneously. The full collaboration was delivered in just 6 weeks.