A systems thinking and efficiency project with real technical impact
Streamlining a Website Template System
for Faster Production
My Role:
I began noticing patterns in the issues showing up across multiple projects. Instead of treating each one as an isolated problem, I looked at them as symptoms of a larger system. I approached the work like a UX and production strategist, focused on making the entire workflow more reliable.
The Challenge:
At Sesame Communications, inconsistent templates slowed production work. Many sites required the same repeated fixes for spacing, layout behavior, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility. The inconsistencies turned straightforward builds into time consuming tasks.
My Process:
I documented every recurring layout bug, class name, responsive issue, and template quirk I encountered. I maintained a personal repository of JavaScript solutions, template fixes, and reusable code snippets that supported both my own work and the work of others. I also became the person teammates approached for JavaScript issues and complex layout bugs, and I enjoyed digging into these problems because it allowed me to strengthen the system as a whole.
Along with this, I standardized spacing rules, created consistent mobile behavior, improved accessibility patterns, and developed a predictable workflow that caught common issues early. My notes became a reference library that made each new build faster, cleaner, and more accurate.
The Outcome:
Build times decreased, first drafts became more consistent, and client revision cycles shortened because fewer issues slipped through. My system helped stabilize the production process and made the template based environment more predictable for both the team and the client experience.