Keurig Dr. Pepper Power Apps
Workflow and visual enhancements for Employee Leave and Vehicle Inspection List productivity apps.
Sector
Enterprise Workflow Automation, Manufacturing, Data Visualization
Challenge
Develop a Power App-based digital workflow solution to replace manual, paper-based processes for Keurig Dr. Pepper. The initial project focused on creating a streamlined Employee Leave Request system, ensuring efficiency, accessibility, and compliance. Following its success, I was engaged to design a Vehicle Inspection Checklist workflow, transforming complex paper forms into an intuitive, structured digital experience.
My Role
User Research, Wireframing & Prototyping, UX/UI Design, Workflow Automation
Project Time:
1 month
Tools:
Adobe XD, InVision
UI ENHANCEMENTS
Branding & UI Enhancement for Employee Leave Request App
Aerie Consulting initially developed a generic Microsoft Power App-based Employee Leave Request prototype to showcase their ability to digitally transform legacy paper-based workflows. The original app (shown in white and green) was functional but lacked visual cohesion and brand identity.
Recognizing an opportunity for improvement and differentiation, I proposed a branded redesign that aligned with Aerie’s visual identity. Since Aerie lacked a formal style guide or brand guidelines, I extracted design cues from their website and logo to craft an Aerie-themed version of the app (shown in blue). This version provided a more polished, professional, and engaging user experience, making future client proposals more compelling.
🚀 Key Contributions:
✔ Transformed a generic prototype into a branded, visually cohesive product.
✔ Designed a custom Aerie UI by incorporating color schemes, typography, and visual elements from their existing branding.
✔ Elevated the app’s professional appeal, enhancing its usability and presentation for client pitches.
This redesign set the stage for Aerie’s successful pitch to Keurig Dr. Pepper, leading to further customization work on a Keurig-branded version of the Employee Leave Request app.
Keurig Dr. Pepper Branded Prototype
After successfully pitching the Aerie-branded Employee Leave Request app to Keurig Dr. Pepper, Aerie engaged me again to develop a Keurig Dr. Pepper-themed version of the prototype.
To ensure brand consistency, I carefully reviewed Keurig Dr. Pepper’s brand guidelines, incorporating their color palette, typography, and visual elements into the design. I then created a set of animated wireframes, demonstrating the user flow, interactions, and overall experience.
🎥 Watch the Prototype Demo Below
This iteration not only aligned with Keurig Dr. Pepper’s corporate identity but also enhanced usability and engagement, making it a polished, client-ready solution. 🚀
Digitizing Keurig Dr. Pepper’s Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Following the success of the Employee Leave Request app, Aerie engaged me to design a Power App-based Vehicle Inspection Checklist for Keurig Dr. Pepper. The goal was to transform their manual, paper-based process into a streamlined, digital workflow that improved efficiency and compliance.
I decided to use a stepper for the vehicle inspection checklist to create a more structured and intuitive workflow. The original paper form required users to scan multiple sections at once, which could lead to missed steps or inconsistent entries. By breaking the process into clear, sequential steps—Exterior, Interior, Exterior Final, and Finish—I ensured that each inspection point was completed methodically. This approach not only improves accuracy but also makes the experience more user-friendly, guiding inspectors through the process while maintaining compliance with the original checklist requirements.
Step 1 of the inspection process: Exterior checks including trailer condition, door latches, and dock lock engagement. There is a section at the bottom which allows them to attach a photo as proof.
Step 2: Interior inspections including stability of load, repair conditions, and absence of foreign materials
Step 3: Final exterior verification, including seal/pad lock verification, trailer sealing, and load security.
Final step: Comments, signatures, and submission. Any issues must be reported to Warehouse Supervisor & Site Quality.There were very few iterations required, saving the client (Aerie) time and money, while delighting Keurig Dr. Pepper's stakeholders.
Reflections & Learnings
What began as a UX audit and visual refresh for a Power App-based workflow quickly evolved into a larger collaboration that allowed me to contribute at a higher strategic level. Initially, my role focused on improving usability and branding, but my willingness to adapt to Aerie’s chosen platform, Microsoft Power Apps, opened the door to further opportunities—including the Keurig Dr. Pepper Vehicle Inspection Checklist and later, a collaboration with Nucor Incorporated.
While I typically prefer custom solutions, this project reinforced the value of flexibility and platform-driven design. Rather than viewing constraints as limitations, I leveraged them as design challenges, ensuring that the final product was both scalable and efficient while staying within Power Apps' capabilities.
Perhaps the most significant takeaway was the importance of client trust. As a contractor, establishing credibility often requires proving adaptability and delivering value quickly. By demonstrating strategic thinking and problem-solving within the constraints of Power Apps, I was able to gain Aerie’s confidence, leading to ongoing collaborations with major enterprise clients.
🚀 Key Learnings:
✔ Adapting to platform constraints can lead to unexpected opportunities.
✔ Flexibility in UX design is critical when working within predefined enterprise systems.
✔ Earning client trust through strategic thinking and execution opens doors to larger engagements.
✔ Balancing customization with platform capabilities ensures both scalability and usability.
This experience reinforced my belief that great UX isn’t about forcing an ideal solution—but finding the best possible one within real-world constraints.