Goal of the changes is to provide a modernized UI in flat look and UX with optimized mouse interaction aims for enhanced accessibility support. Get ready for a visual transformation as we introduce a captivating new color scheme that revolves around the enchanting primary color, teal. This change marks a departure from the previous purple theme and brings a fresh, invigorating look to our platform. The advantages of this recoloring are not just cosmetic, it enhances user experience, making your interactions more engaging and visually appealing.
Content Overview
High-Level UI Comparison
The table below does not aim for completeness. Its purpose is to give an overview of what changed, and explain where/how migration impacts with widely used customization.
| Up to eSAW 23.40 | New (eSAW >= 23.45) | |
|---|---|---|
| Login | ||
| Dashboard ("Home") | ||
Envelope Creator - | ||
Envelope Creator - | ||
Signer View |
Improvement Areas in Detail
Flat Style & Color Contrast
Less usage of colors and the widely use of "white background" as the most natural background element will help users to focus on relevant items instead of being overwhelmed by high-contrast design elements such as a purple top bar. We removed unnecessary dividers between menu items and carefully evaluate the usage of "accent color" buttons e.g. for the call-to-action elements. All color changes are done in consideration of WCAG 2.1 AA Level also to support accessibility requirements already in the product standard.
In addition, we changed from "purple" to "teal" as primary color of our eSignature products, and modernized the application logo.
Mouse Movement Improvements
We analyzed and optimized the distance of mouse movements. Very prominent example is the re-positioning of the buttons to select the files to be uploaded, in Envelope Creator / Recipients Page. The buttons to open the file picker have been moved to the left, as the mouse is on the top-left position before when opening the envelope creator. Also, we re-aligned e.g. "back" buttons in navigation elements, such as the "Back" button in the Envelope Creator / Designer page. Now, it's visually grouped it with the other navigation elements on the page, making it more visible.
Improved UI Controls
Minor UI improvements on control level aim for better recognition of current status - such as now showing an X or a checkmark in the round position marker of On/Off Slider controls.
Migration Impact
TBD:
Customization.zip
Custom.css
Email Templates
Further Improvements
While we know that the re-coloring and adjustments done in 23.45 release can be only the first step of further UI improvements, we consider it as the "biggest step" towards the new UI and new UX. Subsequent changes will have less impact on "customer expectation" for those who are already used to work with the application, while all the improvements we have in mind for sure will bring additional simplification in various scenarios.