DeepL
Redesign of the Deep Learning Translator
The start-up from Cologne, renowned for its successful Linguee online dictionary, developed the DeepL translation tool based on deep learning. The translation system constantly improves and expands through machine learning, producing translations of a quality previously unheard of. Featured in titles such as Wired, Spiegel, and TechCrunch, the traction gained in the press is a testament to how impressed users were. We, too, were just as impressed – and came up with a redesign of the translation tool, which is available in a free online version and a pro version for businesses.
Something “typically start-up” was the fast pace of the project, which is often a necessity for these small ventures. Using the UI tool Figma, we provided a way to track our progress live so that the DeepL team could view and comment directly on the designers’ work at any time.
Live view
of project progress
4 months
until go-live
denkwerk was flexible and adapted to our processes, so we didn’t lose any time. We were also impressed by denkwerk’s high quality standards, which benefited us greatly.
How can an excellent tool be made even better? By making absolutely sure that form follows function. Each and every little detail of user interaction was significant for the tool’s design – we left nothing to chance. The micro UX and transitions all shared the same single goal of creating a fun, intuitive interface. That is, making a first-rate translator even more top notch.
We wanted to make DeepL more emotional. And that’s exactly what we did with the redesign. We created ‘joy of use’ without compromising on any of the user experience. On the contrary, actually.
