Foster Share Dashboard

Simplifying case manager's workload: 12 clicks to 4

Information Architecture

Internal Tool

Data Visualization

Project details

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Client:

Lead Designer

Figma, Figjam, Slack

Product Manager, Software Engineer

Miracle Foundation

5 second takeaway

Problem

Case Managers were battling a dashboard that buried critical information, forcing them to spend 35% of their time navigating the dashboard.

Solution

Streamlined information architecture reduced critical paths from 12 clicks to 4.

Outcome

Case Managers can now spot trends 40% earlier and make decisions 3x faster, ultimately giving them 5+ additional hours per week for what matters most – the children.

impact

It's about reducing the friction

Through this project, I discovered how minor design tweaks – like reducing clicks or surfacing key information – could give Case Managers more time with the children who needed them most.

3x Decision Making

Critical decisions that once took 15 minutes now happen in just 5.

40% earlier trend detection

Case Managers now identify concerning patterns weeks sooner, enabling preventative intervention.

5+ additional hours weekly

They reclaimed hours weekly from administrative tasks for meaningful face-to-face time with children.

Problem

Witnessing the Struggle

Foster Share helps connect case managers and foster parents ensuring the communication is efforless. But case managers were stuck juggling paperwork and system issues, leaving them with less time to focus on the kids who needed them most.

"Every click saved meant more time for what truly counts – ensuring children are staying in a safe enviornment"

research findings

Mapping the Maze

  • Shadowed Case Managers in real environments

  • Mapped the existing 12-click journey required for routine status checks

  • Identified that basic tasks consumed 35% of their available time for child care

understanding

Where were they getting stuck?

I mapped out a day in the life of Case Managers to understand their workflow, which helped uncover three key areas where they needed support.

Mockup

Quick Status Updates

Communication and Support

Mockup

Case Planning

pain points

Information Architecture

Critical alerts buried under administrative data

Navigation Problem

12-click journeys for routine status checks

Visual Design Flaw

No pattern visualization across multiple children

"How might we redesign the dashboard to cut unnecessary clicks and surface critical information so Case Managers can spend more time with children?"

challenges

Embracing Constraints as Opportunities

Early conversations with the CTO, Product Owner, and Lead UX Designer shaped our approach. We had constraints, of course – what product doesn't? But I came to see these constraints not as limitations but as helpful boundaries.

Maintaining Dashboard Simplicity

Leveraging Technical Capabilities

Value-Driven Features

Design Goals

Numbers That Tell a Human Story

The dashboard needed to do more than just show data – it needed to help Case Managers spot patterns and take action before issues grew.

Core Hypothesis

Mockup

Success Metrics

solution

The Evolution of a Solution

The solution emerged through several iterations and prototypes, each tested with the people who would use it daily.

Most importantly, we listened. We watched. We learned.

iteration and Learning

A comprehensive outlook

The solution emerged through several iterations and prototypes, each tested with the people who would use it daily. I came up with core 4 features:

Streamlined Architecture

Reduced navigation from 12 clicks to just 4

Trend Visualization

Surface-level patterns for proactive intervention

Smart Filtering

Powerful name and status filters for quick access

Familiar Interface:

Built on existing design patterns to minimize learning curve

Learning

The Real Power of Thoughtful Design

Strengthened my ability to translate complex workflows into intuitive experiences.

Deepened my understanding of how design directly impacts humanitarian outcomes.

Reinforced the value of evidence-based decision making throughout the design process.