Lightspeed: Brand & Product Design

Sean Finn

Designing an End-to-End Brand and Product Experience for Lightspeed

Overview

I created a full-stack user experience guide for Lightspeed, a UK-based internet provider. The project included defining brand principles, building scalable UI systems, and designing two critical user flows: booking an internet installation (customer-facing) and managing appointments (technician-facing). The result is a seamless, modern experience for both sides of the platform.

Brand Strategy & Vision

Lightspeed is built on the belief that everyone deserves internet they can rely on. Our strategy centered on four brand pillars that informed every design decision:
Built for reliability – No drop-offs or lag.
Fast, always – Speed is the baseline, not a bonus.
Designed around people – From sign-up to support.
Simple is powerful – Remove friction, highlight clarity.
These values created alignment across copy, visuals, and interaction design.

Visual Identity & Logo System

The Lightspeed logo was designed to embody clarity and energy—a bold lightning-inspired mark supported by a signature “blurple” gradient. The visual system is built to flex across mobile, desktop, and physical formats, keeping the identity consistent at every touchpoint.

User Experience: Booking Flow

Customers need to quickly check availability, compare plans, and book an install. I created a streamlined UX that breaks the journey into bite-sized, reassuring steps—from postcode lookup to confirmation.
Flow Highlights
Check availability by entering postcode
Choose a plan with simple package comparisons
Book an appointment with real-time technician windows
Confirm installation with mobile-friendly summaries and reminders

User Experience: Technician Workflow

For Lightspeed technicians, I designed a mobile-first tool that reduces job abandonment and boosts confidence in the field. Core goals: speed, clarity, offline access, and reliable escalation paths.
Flow Highlights:
View daily appointments at a glance
Check in on arrival
Access job details & guides
Complete job, log notes or signatures

Personas & Assumptions

To ensure the product stayed rooted in real needs, I defined and designed for two core user types—each with their own pain points and goals.
Customers
Want to book in minutes, get confirmation, and avoid surprises
Value speed, mobile access, and transparent pricing
Technicians
Need accurate info, real-time syncing, and tools that work offline
Prioritize efficiency and clarity in the field

Takeaways

Lightspeed was more than a UX exercise—it was a brand system brought to life through design. By connecting strategy to interface, and experience to trust, this project shows how thoughtful branding can shape real user behavior and satisfaction.
Currently open to freelance and full-time product design roles.
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Posted Apr 19, 2025

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