Virtual Field
A group project where my team and I collaborated with a medical equipment manufacturer in the virtual reality industry to reinnovate their user interface, focusing on a work flow tailored to clinical staff for conducting optical exams and analyzing reports.
Role: 1 of 3 UX/UI Designers
Duration: 3 Months
Industry: Medical Device
Project Type: Sponsored/Collaborative
Design Problem
The exam setup interface for Virtual Field's VR tool was cluttered and inefficient, causing delays and frustration for clinicians and technicians during visual eye exams. Our goal was to simplify the layout, enhance functionality, and optimize the user flow by reducing clicks and adhering to UX/UI best practices.
Design Objectives
Deliver a refreshed yet familiar look
Tailor to the unique needs of clinicians and technicians
Optimize User Flow
Current Version
Patients Page
Unclear navigation between Devices & Patients
VR Devices Page
Low-priority pages with lack of key metrics
Exam Setup Page
Interface feels cluttered with low-priority information
Information hierarchy unclear during exam configuration
Ideation Process
Crazy 8s
Low Fidelity Wireframing
Devices Page
Patients Page
Current Exam Setup Page
Proposed Exam Setup Page
Final Prototype
Prototype Video Walkthrough
Patients Page
Clearer patient page with key information on patient scheduling
Exam Setup Page
Optimized layout for efficient exam setup
Settings & Devices Page
Migrated low-priority devices page into platform settings
Project Learnings
Adapatability to Team Dynamics
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Successfully navigated a sudden team member departure due to medical reasons, redistributing tasks efficiently and maintaining project momentum without compromising quality.
Streamlined User Flow
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Reduced the number of clicks needed for clinicians and technicians to queue and execute exams, improving efficiency.
Designing for Users Without Their Voices
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Feedback came exclusively from management, which limited direct insights from clinicians and technicians—the actual end users. This experience reinforced the importance of user testing with end users and not just stakeholders. It highlighted the gap between business goals and everyday usability, shaping my approach to always advocate for direct user involvement in the design process.