The Path to Insights

A community for Insights & Analytics Leaders

Senior Insights leaders share the paths they took and the advice that got them there.

Challenge

I wanted each leader to come across as an individual, not just another face in a grid. Their advice needed to feel practical enough to actually use, not like a static bio. And the system had to scale smoothly as the community grew.

Approach

The whole visual system came from the name. Each leader's photo pops out of a gradient circle with a path running behind them, and the arrows are lifted straight from the logo.

Impact

Within five days of launch, more than 55+ Insights & Analytics leaders had signed up to join The Path community. New leaders are added every year.

Client

Ipsos

Type

Web & Mobile

Industry

Insights & Analytics

Scope

The Path to Insights Desktop screens
When designing The Path to Insights, I focused on how potential clients would perceive the visual direction. A path represented as a single line guiding users through each client page, felt like the most intuitive way to capture their journey. I paired this concept with custom illustrations and minimal interface.
I created hover state cards that highlight each client's school, work history, and current career role.
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The Path to Insights — mobile timeline interaction

Stakeholders needed a website that would help insights and analytics professionals connect, share knowledge, and engage with the brand in a professional but approachable way.

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Create a brand identity that feels modern and reflects the values of insights professionals.
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Design a clear, modern page structure that supports the client journey.
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Measure success through web traffic, engagement, and client leads.

Impact

5 days after launch, these results showed
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55+
Lead-generation form sign-ups and client registrations
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1m, 16s
Typical average time spent across all client path pages
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76%
of visitors clicked an action on homepage

Beginning stages

Wireframed key pages including the homepage and profile journeys to establish information architecture and usability. Presented to stakeholders, incorporated feedback, and translated approved wireframes into high-fidelity mockups.

Creating a professional yet approachable brand

The Path to Insights site required the brand to feel like an approachable, empowering resource for professionals in the field. It was important that the site establish a tone of a trusted mentor providing knowledgeable insights.
Brand Colors
The color palette centered around muted greens and greys which established an inviting yet professional tone. Thoughtful use of white space and clean backgrounds reinforced clarity
Imagery also furthered the brand voice with warm, candid photos of professionals. Careful content grouping, consistent styling, and clear calls to action enabled users to intuitively journey through each page.

Illustrations

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Homepage Header

The homepage hero section features using some geometric shapes and muted colors to add a modern, hopeful feeling reflecting the site's supportive tone. The upwards arrows symbolizes possibilities or opportunities.
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Client Pages

Playful, candid cutout profile photos represents the clients with a focus on highlighting their smiles to make them instantly familiar and approachable. The custom illustrations help convey the people behind the brand in a authentic and approachable way.

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