Web Redesign

Project Management, Art Direction, UX/UI, Wordpress

Project Overview

Ripjar is founded by talented technologists, data scientists, and analysts from the heart of the UK's national security community, Ripjar’s approach leans on this heritage to transform the way risks are detected and prevented. They use advanced AI and machine learning to find the needle in the haystack, turning complex data into actionable insights and empowering organisations to detect risks and make confident decisions. Over a decade on, they have built their global reputation on turning complexity into power across sectors ranging from financial crime to cybersecurity, empowering organisations worldwide with precise intelligence when it matters most.

My Contributions

I led the web redesign project from conception through design to launch. Read my case study below to learn how I collaborated with various stakeholders to create innovative integration strategies and ensure their successful implementation.

Case Study

Key points & process

Marketing

‣ New branding and core proposition.

‣ SEO optimized.

‣ Intuitive CMS for Non-Technical Users

‣ Custom built modules to build pages

Product

‣ Change of product names and verticals

‣ Simultaneous and effective collaboration with marketing and development team.

‣ Improve the product explanation description

Business

‣ Pricing flexibility

‣ Future expansion

Management

I used Jira boards to aid in visualizing the scheduling, management, and monitoring of specific tasks and resources within a project.

Additionally, they assist in identifying potential bottlenecks and uncovering tasks that may have been overlooked in the project timeline. I also created a design brief that outlines the project scope, including deliverables, exclusions, and timelines for each design phase.

Brand Audit

Review Existing Website Performance
Analyzed Google Analytics to identify user behavior patterns — bounce rates, session durations, traffic sources.
→ Identified underperforming pages and high-exit points.
→ Measured conversion rates and key CTAs to see what was working and what wasn’t.

Content & Messaging Audit
Reviewed all on-site copy, tone of voice, and brand alignment.
→ Flagged outdated, redundant, or confusing content.
→ Assessed whether the messaging clearly communicated the value proposition.

Stakeholder & User Feedback
Gathered qualitative feedback from internal teams and customers where possible.
→ Noted recurring pain points, wishlist features, and unmet needs.

Research

Competitor audits
Compared the existing site against competitors and industry leaders.
→ Identified modern design patterns, features, and UX approaches we were missing.

Defined Key Goals for the New Site
Based on audit findings, set clear objectives for the redesign — better engagement, simplified UX, improved lead generation, clearer brand narrative.

New Information Architecture

In the initial phase of redesigning the website, I comprehensively analyze the content and functionality of the site. This entails conducting research, comparing with competitors, and organizing, structuring, and labeling content in a manner that is both effective and sustainable. In order to create these systems of information, I need to understand the interdependent nature of users, content, and context.

New branding & tone of voice

Ripjar’s web rebranding will be characterized by consistent visual elements, clear messaging that tells our customer who we are, and a user-friendly UI and UX experience. We should always build emotional connections with our target audience and create a recognizable experience lasting for years.

The website's overarching messaging will prominently feature terms such as "dynamic risk profiling”, “turning complexity into power” and “transforming complex data and analytical challenges”. The tone of voice should be innovative and powerful, positioning the brand as a thought leader that can tackle complicated problems with ease.

SEO optimized

At this stage, we strive to comprehend the terminology our audience employs when researching financial risk analysis services, or related topics on search engines.

Subsequently, we devise a strategy to target the optimal terms, aiming to improve our website's ranking on Google search.

We prioritize shorter keywords to increase search volume, while utilizing fewer long-tail keywords for specific searches. Our approach emphasizes the creation of high-quality content while avoiding keyword stuffing, and we also optimize images for enhanced visibility.

Moodboard

I set the creative direction of the web project by creating moodboards. These images can help to define things like tone, cropping, layout and color. It is also helpful for this step as I can easily connect and collaborate online with other designers and stakeholders. Bringing everyone onto the same page in real-time allows me to collaborate on concepts, ensuring a consistent look and feel for my project.

I gathered inspiration from various website visuals to give stakeholders an idea of my vision and demonstrate how we can incorporate similar concepts into Ripjar’s new website.

Wireframes & design components

Afterward, I initiate the creation of prototypes, which serve as experimental models of the proposed solution, streamlining the future development process. This step aims to elicit feedback and facilitate iteration before finalizing the design.Once the wireframes are confirmed, I then start working on high fidelity mockups which involves including the rebranding of colours, typography, imagery and content.

Custom-built modules

Collaborated with the web developer to build custom WordPress modules that enabled non-technical users to design and launch fully bespoke page layouts through an intuitive drag-and-drop system.

Internal review & testing

At this stage, the team and I conduct an end-user scenario testing on the website to evaluate its behavior. Following a meticulously crafted test plan outlining a series of distinctive scenarios, we engage in manual website testing. Our QA testing encompasses usability, compatibility, cross-browser functionality, responsiveness, accessibility, and performance assessment.

Launch

After the website successfully clears QA testing, the marketing team and I initiate plans for its launch. Timing is crucial, as the website's relaunch should coincide with periods of low visitor traffic.

Outcome and result

We successfully improved our traffic KPIs following the launch of the new design.
We reduced the bounce rate from 67% to 30+%
Extended average session time by 12% (from 10s to 55s)
Additionally, we enhanced conversion rates, achieving a significant increase in MQL (marketing qualified leads) conversions.
43% boost in overall organic traffic.

We also received positive feedback on the rebranding from Ripjar’s customers and partners.

Takeaways

One key lesson I learned during this project is that no part of the design process should be overlooked — even tasks that seem small at first. Early on, I underestimated the importance of content and focused too heavily on the visual design. This created setbacks later in the project, as disagreements emerged around messaging, user communication, trademark issues and SEO strategy.

To resolve this, we held several meetings with the founders, senior stakeholders and product team to align on the messaging and prevent these issues from affecting our launch timeline. After multiple rounds of content revisions, we secured approval and agreed to continue refining the content post-launch, using analytics to better understand how users engage with it.
The biggest takeaway for me was the critical role clear, strategic copywriting plays in digital projects. It’s not just about filling space — it’s about communicating why your technology matters and how it improves people’s lives. Good copy captures attention, evokes emotion, builds curiosity, and inspires action. It’s essential for increasing brand awareness, generating quality leads, and ultimately, driving business growth.

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