Interactive training UI
Sales teams gained an easier way to use training collateral.
Case study / Enterprise computing
Sun Microsystems: Giving technical training and software products a clearer visual language.
Interactive training collateral and three-dimensional product icons helped present sophisticated enterprise technology.
- Client
- Sun Microsystems
- Industry
- Enterprise computing
- Project
- Training interface and software iconography
- Core technology
- Maya 3D
Pixeldust Interactive contribution: Project delivery leadershipCollaborating partner: Firehouse
01 / The problem
What the business needed to solve.
Sun needed sales training material that could be explored more effectively and a recognizable icon system for its xVM software line. The challenge was translating technical subjects into useful visuals.
The objectives
- 01Improve the training interface
- 02Create distinct software product imagery
- 03Support a consistent enterprise presentation
02 / The solution
A more useful digital experience.
Pixeldust Interactive managed the interactive sales-force interface work. Pixeldust Interactive later produced a set of 3D icons for the xVM line using Maya; the work led to an invitation to join Sun's design partner program.
3D icon system
Maya was used to model product imagery for the xVM software family.
Design partnership
The follow-on work extended the relationship beyond the initial interface.
03 / Business value
How the work helped the business.
The work addressed a real challenge for Sun Microsystems—improving the experience for customers, teams, or both.
Clearer technical communication
Visual cues helped make complex topics more approachable.
More consistent branding
Product icons established a recognizable visual family.
Continued partnership
The quality of delivery supported additional work with Sun.
04 / Technology
Tech stack & capabilities.
Technologies and deliverables from the historical project are shown as originally documented, including earlier-generation platforms where applicable.
The takeaway
Technical information becomes easier to use when the visual system is as thoughtful as the content.
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