Unifying Support: Reducing Friction Across the Customer Journey

Transformed a fragmented support landscape into a unified service ecosystem, streamlining 12+ disjointed workflows into one scalable self-service platform.

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Unifying Support: Reducing Friction Across the Customer Journey

Transformed a fragmented support landscape into a unified service ecosystem, streamlining 12+ disjointed workflows into one scalable self-service platform.

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Unifying Support: Reducing Friction Across the Customer Journey

Transformed a fragmented support landscape into a unified service ecosystem, streamlining 12+ disjointed workflows into one scalable self-service platform.

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Overview

I unified seven fragmented global contact systems into a single progressive disclosure experience, reducing abandonment by 38% and increasing case deflection by 50%.

This project became the first enterprise-scale proof point for Intel’s Atomic Design System.

Role & Scope

I led the end-to-end UX from research through design systems implementation. I defined the design vision, created prototypes, led usability testing and ensured alignment across Intel's global product ecosystem.

Role
Senior Product Designer, Design Systems Lead for Digital Experiences at Intel
Platform
Web (responsive), global support for Intel.com
Collaboration
Support team, product owners, engineers, localization teams

Challenge

Users encountered:

Multiple entry points
Inconsistent terminology
Accessibility breakdowns
Long, overwhelming forms

The system reflected internal structure, not user intent.

Strategy: Guided Resolution

1

Ask Simple Questions First

Reduced cognitive load through progressive disclosure.

2

Contextual Deflection

Surface relevant self-help dynamically before ticket creation.

3

Modular Component Foundation

Every interaction built from reusable Design System components.

Accessibility Execution

aria-describedby for contextual error clarity
fieldset and legend grouping
aria-live="assertive" confirmation states
Full keyboard validation testing

Impact

KPI
Improvement
Metric Type
Lead Generation
14% lift
Business Growth
Form Abandonment
-30%
UX Friction
Mobile Completion
19% increase
Device Inclusivity
Error Recovery
25% faster
Cognitive Accessibility

Key Insights

Enterprise UX success depends on governance alignment as much as interface simplification.
We reduced friction externally and maintenance overhead internally.

Detailed Results

38%
Reduction in form drop-offs through simplified flows and progressive disclosure.
50%
Increase in monthly case deflection via clearer information hierarchy and self-help paths.
100/100
Accessibility score with full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and screen reader support.
35%
Reduction in navigation time by consolidating 7 entry points into one unified experience.
70%
Reduction in redundant templates across business units through design system adoption.
First
Intel.com experience using the new Atomic Design System, establishing the proof point for enterprise-wide scaling.

When systems break, teams slow down.

I work across UX, architecture and content to prevent fragmentation and help organizations move faster with confidence.

© Kevin Shalkowsky 2026 - All rights reserved

© Kevin Shalkowsky 2026 - All rights reserved

© Kevin Shalkowsky 2026 - All rights reserved

© Kevin Shalkowsky 2026 - All rights reserved

© Kevin Shalkowsky 2026 - All rights reserved

Overview

I unified seven fragmented global contact systems into a single progressive disclosure experience, reducing abandonment by 38% and increasing case deflection by 50%.

This project became the first enterprise-scale proof point for Intel’s Atomic Design System.

Multiple entry points
Inconsistent terminology
Accessibility breakdowns
Long, overwhelming forms

Challenge

Users encountered:

The system reflected internal structure, not user intent.

Strategy: Guided Resolution

1

Ask Simple Questions First

Reduced cognitive load through progressive disclosure.

2

Contextual Deflection

Surface relevant self-help dynamically before ticket creation.

3

Modular Component Foundation

Every interaction built from reusable Design System components.

Accessibility Execution

aria-describedby for contextual error clarity
fieldset and legend grouping
aria-live="assertive" confirmation states
Full keyboard validation testing

Impact

KPI
Improvement
Metric Type
Lead Generation
14% lift
Business Growth
Form Abandonment
-30%
UX Friction
Mobile Completion
19% increase
Device Inclusivity
Error Recovery
25% faster
Cognitive Accessibility

Overview

I unified seven fragmented global contact systems into a single progressive disclosure experience, reducing abandonment by 38% and increasing case deflection by 50%.

This project became the first enterprise-scale proof point for Intel’s Atomic Design System.

Multiple entry points
Inconsistent terminology
Accessibility breakdowns
Long, overwhelming forms

Challenge

Users encountered:

The system reflected internal structure, not user intent.

Strategy: Guided Resolution

1

Ask Simple Questions First

Reduced cognitive load through progressive disclosure.

2

Contextual Deflection

Surface relevant self-help dynamically before ticket creation.

3

Modular Component Foundation

Every interaction built from reusable Design System components.

Accessibility Execution

aria-describedby for contextual error clarity
fieldset and legend grouping
aria-live="assertive" confirmation states
Full keyboard validation testing

Impact

KPI
Improvement
Metric Type
Lead Generation
14% lift
Business Growth
Form Abandonment
-30%
UX Friction
Mobile Completion
19% increase
Device Inclusivity
Error Recovery
25% faster
Cognitive Accessibility

Overview

I unified seven fragmented global contact systems into a single progressive disclosure experience, reducing abandonment by 38% and increasing case deflection by 50%.

This project became the first enterprise-scale proof point for Intel’s Atomic Design System.

Multiple entry points
Inconsistent terminology
Accessibility breakdowns
Long, overwhelming forms

Challenge

Users encountered:

The system reflected internal structure, not user intent.

Strategy: Guided Resolution

1

Ask Simple Questions First

Reduced cognitive load through progressive disclosure.

2

Contextual Deflection

Surface relevant self-help dynamically before ticket creation.

3

Modular Component Foundation

Every interaction built from reusable Design System components.

Accessibility Execution

aria-describedby for contextual error clarity
fieldset and legend grouping
aria-live="assertive" confirmation states
Full keyboard validation testing

Impact

KPI

Lead Generation

Improvement

14% lift

Metric Type

Business Growth

KPI

Form Abandonment

Improvement

-30%

Metric Type

UX Friction

KPI

Mobile Completion

Improvement

19% increase

Metric Type

Device Inclusivity

KPI

Error Recovery

Improvement

25% faster

Metric Type

Cognitive Accessibility

Detailed Results

38%
Reduction in form drop-offs through simplified flows and progressive disclosure.
50%
Increase in monthly case deflection via clearer information hierarchy and self-help paths.
100/100
Accessibility score with full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and screen reader support.
35%
Reduction in navigation time by consolidating 7 entry points into one unified experience.
70%
Reduction in redundant templates across business units through design system adoption.
First
Intel.com experience using the new Atomic Design System, establishing the proof point for enterprise-wide scaling.

Detailed Results

38%
Reduction in form drop-offs through simplified flows and progressive disclosure.
50%
Increase in monthly case deflection via clearer information hierarchy and self-help paths.
100/100
Accessibility score with full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and screen reader support.
35%
Reduction in navigation time by consolidating 7 entry points into one unified experience.
70%
Reduction in redundant templates across business units through design system adoption.
First
Intel.com experience using the new Atomic Design System, establishing the proof point for enterprise-wide scaling.

Detailed Results

38%
Reduction in form drop-offs through simplified flows and progressive disclosure.
50%
Increase in monthly case deflection via clearer information hierarchy and self-help paths.
100/100
Accessibility score with full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and screen reader support.
35%
Reduction in navigation time by consolidating 7 entry points into one unified experience.
70%
Reduction in redundant templates across business units through design system adoption.
First
Intel.com experience using the new Atomic Design System, establishing the proof point for enterprise-wide scaling.

Overview

I unified seven fragmented global contact systems into a single progressive disclosure experience, reducing abandonment by 38% and increasing case deflection by 50%.

This project became the first enterprise-scale proof point for Intel’s Atomic Design System.

Multiple entry points
Inconsistent terminology
Accessibility breakdowns
Long, overwhelming forms

Challenge

Users encountered:

The system reflected internal structure, not user intent.

Strategy: Guided Resolution

1

Ask Simple Questions First

Reduced cognitive load through progressive disclosure.

2

Contextual Deflection

Surface relevant self-help dynamically before ticket creation.

3

Modular Component Foundation

Every interaction built from reusable Design System components.

Accessibility Execution

aria-describedby for contextual error clarity
fieldset and legend grouping
aria-live="assertive" confirmation states
Full keyboard validation testing

Impact

KPI

Lead Generation

Improvement

14% lift

Metric Type

Business Growth

KPI

Form Abandonment

Improvement

-30%

Metric Type

UX Friction

KPI

Mobile Completion

Improvement

19% increase

Metric Type

Device Inclusivity

KPI

Error Recovery

Improvement

25% faster

Metric Type

Cognitive Accessibility

Detailed Results

38%
Reduction in form drop-offs through simplified flows and progressive disclosure.
50%
Increase in monthly case deflection via clearer information hierarchy and self-help paths.
100/100
Accessibility score with full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and screen reader support.
35%
Reduction in navigation time by consolidating 7 entry points into one unified experience.
70%
Reduction in redundant templates across business units through design system adoption.
First
Intel.com experience using the new Atomic Design System, establishing the proof point for enterprise-wide scaling.

Role & Scope

I led the end-to-end UX from research through design systems implementation. I defined the design vision, created prototypes, led usability testing and ensured alignment across Intel's global product ecosystem.

Role
Senior Product Designer, Design Systems Lead for Digital Experiences at Intel
Platform
Web (responsive), global support for Intel.com
Collaboration
Support team, product owners, engineers, localization teams

Key Insights

Enterprise UX success depends on governance alignment as much as interface simplification.
We reduced friction externally and maintenance overhead internally.

Role & Scope

I led the end-to-end UX from research through design systems implementation. I defined the design vision, created prototypes, led usability testing and ensured alignment across Intel's global product ecosystem.

Role
Senior Product Designer, Design Systems Lead for Digital Experiences at Intel
Platform
Web (responsive), global support for Intel.com
Collaboration
Support team, product owners, engineers, localization teams

Key Insights

Enterprise UX success depends on governance alignment as much as interface simplification.
We reduced friction externally and maintenance overhead internally.

Role & Scope

I led the end-to-end UX from research through design systems implementation. I defined the design vision, created prototypes, led usability testing and ensured alignment across Intel's global product ecosystem.

Role
Senior Product Designer, Design Systems Lead for Digital Experiences at Intel
Platform
Web (responsive), global support for Intel.com
Collaboration
Support team, product owners, engineers, localization teams

Key Insights

Enterprise UX success depends on governance alignment as much as interface simplification.
We reduced friction externally and maintenance overhead internally.

Key Insights

Enterprise UX success depends on governance alignment as much as interface simplification.
We reduced friction externally and maintenance overhead internally.

Role & Scope

I led the end-to-end UX from research through design systems implementation. I defined the design vision, created prototypes, led usability testing and ensured alignment across Intel's global product ecosystem.

Role
Senior Product Designer, Design Systems Lead for Digital Experiences at Intel
Platform
Web (responsive), global support for Intel.com
Collaboration
Support team, product owners, engineers, localization teams