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Accion Circle

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project: Accion Employee Dashboard.

Goal: To design a centralized, personalized digital hub for employees.

Hypothesized Problem: In a typical organization, an employee's digital tools are fragmented. Information for HR (leave), IT (helpdesk), L&D (training), and internal communications (news) all live in separate, siloed systems. This creates friction, wastes time, and leads to a disconnected employee experience.

The Solution: The "Accion Circle" dashboard aims to solve this by aggregating all essential employee information and tasks into a single, scannable, and engaging interface.

PERSONA / TARGET AUDIENCE

The primary audience is any employee at "Accion." Based on the on-screen data, we can build a specific persona.

Persona: John Williamson
Role: Creative Designer - Manager
Location: Bengaluru
Tenure: 10.4 Years
Goals & Needs:
- As an Employee:
  - Quickly perform high-frequency tasks (submit timesheets, apply for leave).
  - Get a snapshot of his personal admin (leave balance, rating).
  - Track the status of his IT support requests.
  - Stay informed about company holidays.
- As a Colleague:
  - Feel connected to the company (see news, wish colleagues a happy birthday).
- As a Manager:
  - (Hypothesized) Oversee his team, approve requests, and track team performance.
- As a Professional:
  - Find opportunities for growth (learning courses, internal job openings).
  - Stay updated on industry news.

INFORMATION / DESIGN ARCHITURE

The dashboard utilizes a three-column layout, a classic and effective pattern for information-dense interfaces. The IA is logically grouped by user context:

Column 1: The "Personal" Column
- Focus: "Everything about Me." This column contains all of the user's personal administrative data and tasks.
- Modules: User Profile & Stats, Quick CTAs (Timesheet, Leave), Attendance & Leaves, Helpdesk Tickets, Holidays List.
Column 2: The "Community" Column
- Focus: "Everything about Us." This column fosters culture and connection.
- Modules: Accion Buzz (Company News), Accion Birthdays (Social), Accion University (L&D).
Column 3: The "Opportunity" Column
- Focus: "Everything about My Future." This column is forward-looking, focusing on growth and external context.
- Modules: Accion Careers (Internal Mobility), Latest Tech News (Industry Context).

DESIGN OVERVIEW

Design Method: Minimalist Design ample whitespace and a card-based layout make each module distinct and easy to digest. The color palette is professional, using blue as a primary action color and accents (green, orange) for status.
Task-Oriented Prioritization: The two most common, high-frequency tasks—Timesheet and Apply Leave—are given the highest visual priority as solid, colored buttons, placed "above the fold" in the user's personal column.
Culture & Engagement: The Accion Birthdays module is a strong feature. It's not just informational; it's actionable with the Send Wishes CTA, which actively encourages social interaction. Accion Buzz also helps employees feel connected to company-wide news.

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