All Work

AIStor Console
V1

Leading design of MinIO's enterprise storage console, from a ground-up design system to a shipped product.

↑28% User Adoption
↑45% Feature Development
RoleLead Product Designer
Team4 other designers
StakeholderCEO & Engineering Manager
Timeframe2024–2025
Tools
Figma Illustrator Workshops Design System
Context

Change of Company Focus and Direction

Before AIStor, MinIO came with a browser console with a limited set of features. However, the company was shifting directions and wanted to build an enterprise level product, eventually named AIStor.

MinIO Console

Original MinIO Console accommodated open source community. Not enterprise customers.

AIStor design system

AIStor's design system was built from the ground up.

First Steps

Figma Design System

I led a design team in building our design system from the ground up, establishing a scalable foundation that enabled the product to move forward with clarity and speed. We developed a robust library of Figma components, defined a clear typographic hierarchy, and created a cohesive iconography system with explicit usage rules to ensure consistent meaning across the product.

By prioritizing foundational components, layout structures, and visual standards first, we were able to quickly transition from system-building to actively designing and shipping product experiences with confidence.

Design & Code

Building the Product

I led the team's development while also contributing as a designer, balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution. As we designed and shipped the product, we continuously evolved the design system in parallel, ensuring it adapted to real-world use rather than remaining theoretical.

I facilitated Figma workshops to help designers leverage components, variants, and advanced features effectively. In close partnership with engineering, I validated key technical decisions early and often, collaborating daily to guide implementation.

Dashboard

Dashboard, data views, erasure set health, and object browser.

AIStor collage

AIStor enables organizations to manage their data with ease.

Results

User Impact

AIStor brought monitoring and data management access to a broader range of users. Clearly visible and easy to understand features reduced the need for reading through excessive documentation, increasing adoption for even highly technical users.