UX Designer, collab with Senior Art Director, UI Designer, Developers, Account Managers
December 2022 (4 weeks)
Zero Petroleum
Zero Petroleum is a British manufacturer of non-biological renewable synthesised petroleum co-founded by former Formula One engineer Paddy Lowe. I had a chance to collaborate with the AKQA London team to help Zero Petroleum rework on their website's sitemap and revamp their website.
Following research on the current sitemap and potential website viewers, we've identified opportunities for the new sitemap:
Before proposing the new sitemap, we started comparing the current website with other competitors. The goal of the exercise was to:
To streamline the user's focus on the journey, we minimize the necessity of displaying a complete navigation system. Instead, we've crafted a condensed navigation featuring a prominent emphasis on the primary journey, with additional layers of information available as secondary and tertiary options.
We aimed to convey to users that Zero's vision translates into tangible products. That's why we prioritize showcasing our products immediately after the main hero section, ensuring users immediately see our real, tangible offerings.
After presenting our products, our next focus is on introducing users to our hallmark: our technology. We aim to convey the depth of our research and demonstrate the genuine value behind it. Users can gain a concise understanding through website explanations and delve deeper by downloading the white paper, catering to tech enthusiasts.
Addressing the challenge of providing ample information while facilitating communication, we've devised a solution tailored for the diverse audience seeking to connect with Zero. To streamline this interaction, we've incorporated a straightforward pop-up form. Placed conveniently at the bottom left corner of the website, users can effortlessly peruse the site content while engaging with the form. This approach ensures ease of access for visitors to specify their interests and contact preferences.
The website was launched in January 2023. Within a month, the clickthrough rate and website rankings have increased, suggesting that the new site is now more focused and pertinent to its audience.
This project couldn’t have been possible without the team members from AKQA London:
Account Manager: Alex Payne
Senior Art Director: Mike Pires
UI Designer: Nadia Hossam
Senior Web Developers: Max Chernyavskyi, Martin Nel, Erin Joost