The founders of CICA had a powerful technical engine but a complex problem:
how do we make an AI that audits massive contracts feel simple and trustworthy?
My role was to facilitate brainstorming sessions and design a seamless end-to-end experience that could be pitched to investors as the future of compliance.
We began with high-level concept mapping. I worked closely with the team to translate "backend requirements" into a user-centric flow. We identified that the platform needed to do three things perfectly:
Simplify Setup: Moving from complex data entry to a guided "Project Creation" wizard.
Establish a Command Center: A dashboard that prioritizes urgent risks over general data.
Visualize the USP: A review interface that makes AI-driven compliance checking feel like a collaborative conversation.
Brainstormed Ideas
I designed a three-phase journey that moves the user from administrative setup to high-value AI insights:
The Onboarding Wizard: I streamlined project initiation into a simple 3-step process. By separating project details, "Ground Truth" standards, and member management, we ensured that setting up a million-dollar audit feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
The Create Project Flow
Dynamic Project States: I designed distinct states for the project landing page to guide the user's journey. This includes an "Empty State" with clear CTAs to encourage the first review, and a "Populated State" that provides a scannable list of all proposals, their types, and real-time status tags like "Reviewing" or "Open."
Project Details Page - Empty State
Project Details Page - Populated State
Project Details Page - Ground Truth Docs Tab
The Command Center: The main dashboard was designed for an instant "Health Check." By prioritizing high-level metrics—like the 478 compliance issues detected—we gave project managers a roadmap for their day, ensuring no critical risk goes unnoticed.
The Dashboard Animted Using Jitter
The Main Dashboard Design
The core USP of CICA is its ability to flag risks automatically while keeping a human in the loop. I developed a specialized workspace to make this possible:
Contextual AI Collaboration: I integrated an AI Chatbot and a "Potential Non-Compliance" sidebar. These tools don't just flag errors; they cite sources and explain why a clause is risky.
AI Collaboration Review Screen
Split-Screen Comparison: A distinct dual-pane view allows users to cross-reference multiple documents (e.g., Cost Proposal vs. MSA) in real-time without switching tabs.
Split Screen Comparison
Resolution Threading: I designed a deep comment system with "Resolved" and "Pending" states. This transforms the review from a static document check into a living, collaborative negotiation space for stakeholders.
Resolution Threading Journey
The final design transformed CICA from a technical concept into a market-ready asset. By focusing on Information Architecture and Actionable Data, we provided the founders with a professional visual language that proves scalability and reliability—providing exactly the level of detail and polish required to secure strategic investment.
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Posted Dec 9, 2025
Design of an AI compliance command center UI. Automates document review against project standards, flagging non-compliance and tracking project risk.