Gitbook Design Documentation

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📖 About the Project

GitBook hired me to revamp and streamline multiple documentation sites to enhance usability, improve branding consistency, and create a better developer experience. The goal was to make documentation sites visually engaging, easy to navigate, and aligned with each company’s identity. The project was done in batches of 5 sites per milestone, ensuring a structured workflow.

🤔 My Approach

To ensure each documentation site met GitBook’s standards and branding requirements, I followed a structured process that balanced content organization, design consistency, and technical enhancements. My process included:
Understanding requirements
Worked closely with the GitBook team to align on branding, navigation, and overall structure.
Content Optimization
Organized documentation into clear sections, improving readability and navigation flow.
Design Enhancements
Applied brand-aligned colors, custom logos, and consistent UI elements for a polished look.
Feature Integration
Implemented GitBook functionalities like AI Ask, API reference blocks, and structured menus.
Testing & Feedback Loop
Ensured usability and incorporated client feedback iteratively for refinements.
This structured approach helped create visually engaging, user-friendly documentation while maintaining efficiency and scalability across multiple projects.

🚀 Output

Through this project, I successfully transformed multiple documentation sites by enhancing their structure, branding, and overall user experience. The key deliverables included:
20+ documentation sites redesigned and structured for clarity and engagement.
Custom branding applied (logos, colors, headers, and browser icons) to maintain consistency across sites.
API references and technical content organized to improve the developer experience and accessibility.
Navigation & UX enhancements that made documentation easier to explore and digest.

✨ Outcome

By successfully delivering 20+ documentation sites with a structured approach, this project resulted in significant improvements in usability, branding, and efficiency. The key outcomes included:
Enhanced readability & usability, making it easier for users to find and understand documentation.
Stronger brand consistency across all sites, with custom branding elements tailored to each company.
Efficient workflow, delivering 5 sites per milestone while maintaining high-quality standards.
Ongoing collaboration, leading to extended project opportunities with GitBook for future documentation work.

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What the client had to say

Onboarding Julyo to our project was super easy and he's been very responsive and professional with adjusting to feedback.

Dave Askin, GitBook

Feb 24, 2025, Client

Posted Mar 20, 2025

Redesigned 20+ GitBook documentation sites to enhance usability, branding, and navigation, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

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Timeline

Jan 16, 2025 - Feb 24, 2025

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