Outlier AI: Scaling a Global AI Training Platform Through Strategic Design & Development
Role: Lead Designer & Framer Developer
Client: Outlier AI (Powered by Scale AI)
Impact: Live production website serving 100K+ experts across 50 countries
Overview
Outlier AI, Scale AI's platform connecting domain experts to train next-generation AI models, needed a complete digital overhaul to support their rapidly growing community. As the lead Framer Developer, I designed and developed their entire web presence, shipping 4 core pages and architecting a scalable CMS system managing 150+ pages across 5 expert categories.
The Challenge
Outlier had established itself as the world's largest AI training platform, having paid out $500M+ to global experts. However, their digital presence didn't match the scale of their mission. The website struggled with complex information hierarchy across multiple expert categories, trust barriers for potential contributors, and no efficient CMS structure to manage diverse content needs.
Key Deliverables
Core Pages Shipped (Live in Production):
Homepage featuring clear value proposition and trust-building metrics
About Us page highlighting $500M+ paid out, 100K+ experts, 50 countries
Meet Our Experts page with authentic testimonials from real contributors
Improved information breakdown focusing on scannable, digestible content
Modular template system enabling non-technical team launches
Scalable design system for future growth
Process Innovations:
Created interactive moodboard to organize inspiration and align stakeholders
Leveraged AI-assisted design workflow to iterate image concepts ~40% faster
Built conversion-focused landing pages emphasizing trust and flexibility
Developed reusable component library in Framer for rapid deployment
Design Approach
Trust-Building Strategy:
Prominently featured quantifiable credibility signals throughout the experience. Statistics like "$500M+ Paid Out" and "100K+ Experts" were strategically placed to reassure potential contributors about legitimacy and scale.
Information Architecture:
Restructured complex content hierarchy to serve diverse audiences from organic chemists to creative writers. Created clear pathways for different expert categories while maintaining consistent navigation patterns.
Responsive System:
Ensured seamless experience across devices for global audience with fully responsive layouts and performance optimization.
Impact & Results
Shipped Live:
✅ 4 production pages (Home, About Us, Meet Our Experts, Blog)
✅ 150+ CMS pages with improved information structure
✅ Scalable design system enabling future expansion
✅ AI-accelerated workflow reducing iteration time by ~40%
Platform Growth Context:
$500M+ paid to experts globally
100K+ active experts across 50 countries
Partnerships with OpenAI, Meta, Google through Scale AI parent company
Featured in Forbes and major industry publications
Key Learnings
Systems Thinking: Designing for 150+ pages required thinking in scalable systems rather than individual pages. The modular CMS structure now enables the Outlier team to launch new opportunities independently.
Visual Trust: For a platform where users commit expertise and time, visual credibility signals (statistics, testimonials, brand partnerships) proved as critical as functionality.
AI as Accelerator: Integrating AI into the design workflow amplified creativity rather than replacing it, freeing up strategic UX time previously spent on asset creation.
Tools & Skills
Design: Figma, AI image generation, Interactive moodboarding, Information Architecture
Development: Framer, CMS Architecture, Component-based Development
Specialization: Conversion-focused design, Trust-building UX, Scalable systems
View Live
Visit the live website at outlier.ai to see the complete experience serving 100K+ global experts.
Looking to scale your digital presence? I specialize in designing and developing high-impact websites in Framer that solve real business problems. From concept to production, I bring strategic thinking, technical expertise, and efficient AI-accelerated workflows to every project.