InkLink
Timeline
Jan 2025 - May 2025
ROLE
User Interface and User Experience Designer,
Web Designer Lead
Team
5 User Interface and User Experience Designer, 3 Full Stack Developers
TOOLS
Figma, Figjam, Google Shhets. Framer
Overview
A Playground for Collaborative Storytelling
InkLink is a collaborative writing platform designed to make creativity more playful, social, and low-pressure. Instead of starting from a blank page, writers enter a living network of stories that can be continued, branched, and reimagined together.
Problem
How might we create a space where collaborative writing feels safe, structured, and playful?
Most writing tools prioritize structure, ownership, and polished output—making early-stage writing feel rigid and solitary.
As a result, collaboration rarely happens during ideation, where it matters most.
Research
We conducted 9 surveys and interviews with writers across different backgrounds:
100%
use digital writing tools.
87.5%
value guidance in formatting and publishing.
22.2%
collaborate during early ideation.
Opportunity Areas…
Low-Pressure Collaboration
Make early collaboration feel lightweight
and low-risk.
Beyond the Blank Page
Transform writing into something
interactive and evolving.
Guided, Not Restricted
Support creativity with structure—without
limiting it.
Defining the Experience
Using user personas to stay grounded in real experiences, we mapped flows and structure to support quick, discreet actions in high-stress worksite conditions.
I reviewed past materials to identify inconsistencies and uncover opportunities to refine the pixel-based identity.
Site Map
User Flow
Designing the System
A unified design kit with refined pixel components, a flexible gradient system, modern UI elements, and consistent typography—built for clarity and scalability across platforms.
Solution
Link the World Through Ink.
SafeSpace is a connected system designed for both workers and leadership. Every interaction is designed to be quick, private, and supportive, even in high-pressure environments.
The Outcome
1st Place: Web App Category (D3 Showcase)
Presented to peers and faculty as a fully realized collaborative platform
Reflection: Designing Through Collaboration
Communication Shapes Outcomes
Working with developers required aligning design decisions with technical feasibility.
Structure Improves Momentum
Clear roles and responsibilities reduced delays and improved team efficiency.
Reflection Strengthens Teams
Regular retrospectives helped us realign, improve collaboration, and maintain momentum.
