Making Network Software Feel Less... Networky!

B2B UX / Enterprise Software / Team Management / Design Systems

Redesigning Fujitsu’s internal network management software so that network engineers didn’t have to fight the UI before fixing real-world networks.

Client:

Fujitsu

Role:

Product Designer

Year:

2023

Built it. Backed it. Here’s the full drop.

Built it. Backed it. Here’s the full drop.

Challenge

Virtuora Network Controller (VNC) was a powerful but overwhelming cluttered UI, dated visuals, and inconsistent workflows made it hard for network engineers to get work done efficiently.

Approach

Led a team of 2 designers + 1 intern
Conducted deep UX audits, workflow mapping & stakeholder interviews
Restructured IA, prioritized critical user flows (Topology, Service Design, Alarms)
Introduced modular layouts, cleaner hierarchies & consistent patterns

Results

✨ Simplified 30+ screens into a focused, intuitive interface

⏱️ Reduced task time by ~40% on key flows (based on internal reviews)

📈 Helped improve dev-designer handoff & stakeholder alignment

📈 Design system adopted by 2 more tools in Fujitsu’s suite

Leadership Moves

✅ Delegated modules by strength, built a Figma library for consistency

✅ Balanced stakeholder pushback with team well-being (aka shielded the crew when needed)

✅ Pushed back on legacy “engineering-first” habits to advocate for user-first solutions

Learnings

Enterprise design isn’t glamorous, but it’s gritty and satisfying. This project taught me that empathy looks different in B2B UX; it’s about saving professionals' time, mental load, and daily frustration. Not pretty buttons, but smart systems.