Hydro One:
%201.png)
Enterprise Architect Governance
Website Redesign
All content displayed has been approved for use in my portfolio by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Team
Duration:
4 months
Team:
Amie Ahn
Role:
Graphic Designer
Content Designer
UI/UX Designer
Tools:
Figma
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Sharepoint
Overview
During my co-op at Hydro One, Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution provider, I worked as a Design and Communications Assistant within the Business Solutions division, supporting the Enterprise Architecture Governance Team.
My work focused heavily on graphic design, developing branded templates, illustrations, infographics, and presentation materials that communicated complex information clearly and consistently. A major project involved redesigning the internal Enterprise Architecture Governance site, where I applied both design and UX/UI principles to improve its:
-
Visual appeal – introducing a cleaner, more modern aesthetic
-
Navigation – streamlining layouts for better usability
-
Brand alignment – ensuring consistency with Hydro One’s visual identity
This experience allowed me to combine thoughtful design with functional structure, enhancing internal communications while maintaining brand integrity.
User Pain Points
1. Outdated graphics
2. Site is not searchable
3. Confusing format and layout
4. Imagery provides no relevance
5. Inconsistency
Stakeholder Requirements
1. Make content searchable
2. Easy to edit and modify
3. Keep it simple
4. Align with Hydro One guidelines
5. Functional
.png)
Wireframes
Main Changes
-
Applied New Brand Guidelines: Ensured visual and structural consistency across all design elements.
-
Refined Visual Assets: Reworked 68+ images and diagrams to align with updated branding.
-
Improved Accessibility: Enabled searchable text and tables to enhance usability.
-
Restructured Content: Organized site information for a more intuitive and user-friendly flow.
-
Standardized Naming: Renamed pages, titles, and headers for greater clarity and coherence.
-
Updated Visuals: Refreshed icons and images to better support content and user experience.
-
Modernized Layout: Optimized formatting and structure for readability and engagement.
-
Introduced Top Navigation Bar: Added fixed navigation for faster access to key sections.
Before and After
.png)
Reflection & Learnings
During my co-op at Hydro One, I worked as a Design and Communications Assistant on the Enterprise Architecture Governance team. I created branded templates, infographics, diagrams, and presentation materials to support internal communications and align with corporate design standards.
Alongside these visual assets, I contributed to the redesign of an internal governance site. This involved applying user research insights, refining layout and structure, and ensuring consistency with Hydro One’s branding and accessibility guidelines. My work aimed to improve both visual clarity and user experience across platforms.
Key takeaways
Designing at scale: I learned how to maintain creativity while working within a large organization’s design system.
Clarity through design: Graphic design was essential in simplifying complex information for diverse internal audiences.
Collaborative process: Partnering with cross-functional teams taught me to design with intention and flexibility.
UX/UI application: I applied user-centered design principles to optimize content, layout, and navigation.
This experience strengthened my ability to create thoughtful, functional designs that support both communication goals and user needs.