RedProgresa, streamlining public grants

Art Direction
Design System
Interaction Design
Product Design

Project Overview

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a complex landscape when accessing public grants. Despite numerous available aids, the information is often unclear and scattered across various sources. The absence of a reliable reference point forces professionals to invest significant time and resources in staying updated on new subsidies.

To address this challenging situation, Accenture launched Red Progresa, a platform designed to be a meeting point for SMEs and experts in public grants.

MY ROLE

Responsible for conceptualization, design and support engineers teams.

THE TEAM

1 product manager, 3 product designers and more than 20 engineers

TIMELINE

Mar 2021 – Jun 2021

Red Progresa simplifies the complex process of finding public grants by connecting SMEs with experts on a single platform

Problem statement

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to navigate the complex landscape of public grants due to unclear information and multiple sources. The lack of a single reference point results in significant time and resource investment by professionals to stay updated on new subsidies. This complicated and ever-changing system demands a high level of specialization, making it difficult for SMEs to access the funding they need effectively.

Project goals

01

Enable SMEs to connect with public grant experts for guidance and support throughout the application process.

02

Develop a user-friendly platform that simplifies the public grant application process for SMEs.

03

Streamline client management for advisors and improve their visibility, aiding in new client acquisition.

04

Ensure the platform respects advisors' value proposition, guaranteeing the best possible treatment for clients.

Research

Previous research phase to understand the needs and gaps in public grants, identify different specializations within public grant experts, categorize professional typologies, and map their needs throughout the public grants journey.

Two months to establish brand guidelines and design a comprehensive solution.

The MVP was launched in 4 months

Branding

Logo creation

The logo represents a place where SMEs can connect with public grants experts for guidance and support throughout the opened application. It is inspired by Accenture’s color palette and typography, offering the possibility to be customizable by partners, allowing for flexibility and alignment with partner’s branding needs.

Illustrations

User flow

The user flow is divided into two distinct views: the SME view and the Experts view.

Wireframes

Key Features

Profile form

Ensures accurate matching by collecting detailed information from SMEs and professionals, enabling SMEs to find the best experts for public grant support.

Matching process

Utilizes the profiles of SMEs and professionals to connect SMEs with the most suitable professionals, facilitating effective assistance for public subsidies.

Professional dashboard

A dashboard where professionals can view recent requests, track the status of ongoing projects, initiate new projects, and review details of existing ones.

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