Labforward
Senior Product Designer
Workflow Editor | AI assisted workflow creation
Problem
There is a gap between how quickly users can express a process in writing and how long it takes to implement that same process using the Workflow Editor’s building blocks.
Methods of creating workflows mapped to time it takes to create them
Goal
Cut time spent in the Workflow Editor by providing a tool to translate already-made lab protocols into an editable workflow template.
Workflow Editor user process and opportunity for improvement
Constraint
Iterating with an AI system introduces the risk of prolonged back and forth, which can end up being slower than just building the workflow directly in the editor.
Insight
AI-assisted authoring is only valuable when speed and accuracy converge. If the initial output isn’t close enough, users abandon AI and revert to manual editing.
We want to avoid droning back and forth dialog with the AI
Start creating a workflow right in the homepage of the Workflow Editor by uploading a protocol file
Receive understandable loading indicators as your workflow is being created
Workflow is being created
Select steps in the chat to edit via prompt
Confirmation of edits are explained
Select step item -> Write request -> Send