Timebutler
Online Time Tracking and Absence Management 
Save time, boost productivity, and keep everything running smoothly!
SKILLS
Web Design
User Interface (UI)
User Experience (UX)
Branding Enhancement
Visual Storytelling
Research & Project Management
CATEGORY
Tool | SaaS

Website
CONTEXT
At its heart, Timebutler stands for precision and clarity—aligned with our mission to correct HR processes and optimize balance sheets. This guide outlines the key design standards that bring our brand to life, from our color palette and typography to accessibility guidelines and documentation practices.

CHALLENGE
-Outdated User Interfaces & 
Navigation Patterns:
The navigation may be hidden, overly nested, or not sticky. Users can't find key features or information quickly.
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Information Overload & UX:
Cluttered dashboards, too many elements competing for attentionCognitive load increases; users feel overwhelmed or lost. Outdated or clunky form fields, lack of inline validation, unclear errors. Key functionalities simply don't work for modern users.​​​​​​​
-Inconsistent Branding @ UI:
Old colors & layout techniques (e.g., gradients from the 2000s, shadows, skeuomorphism). Users may not trust the product; it feels outdated and potentially insecure.
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Non-Responsive Design:
The site doesn’t adapt to modern devices (phones, tablets, high-res monitors. Users on mobile devices struggle to navigate, zoom, and interact with content.
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Lack of Accessibility:
Low contrast, no keyboard navigation, missing alt text, etc.
ORIGINAL Website
The old Timebutler website suffers from several common UI/UX issues. It's not responsive, making it difficult to use on mobile devices. The navigation is outdated and unintuitive, leading to user frustration. Visually, the design feels cluttered and lacks clear hierarchy, while the overall style appears dated, which can diminish user trust. Accessibility is poor, with low contrast and limited keyboard or screen reader support. Performance is slow due to legacy code and unoptimized assets. Forms are user-unfriendly, often lacking clear validation or error feedback. Additionally, some features rely on outdated or deprecated technologies that no longer function properly. Overall, the user experience feels frustrating, outdated, and inefficient. The acquisition of Timebutler by saas.group, announced on September 10, 2024, marked saas.group’s 22nd successful acquisition and its 17th in the DACH region.
REDESIGNED VERSION
Timebutler has recently undergone a significant website redesign, aligning with its acquisition by saas.group and reflecting a modernized approach to user experience and functionality. Here's an overview of the key enhancements:
Key Highlights of the Redesign:
-Enhanced User Interface: The interface features a clean, intuitive design with improved navigation, making it easier for users to access key functionalities like time recording, vacation planning, and overtime management.
-Responsive Design: The website is fully optimized for various devices, ensuring seamless access and usability across desktops, tablets, and smartphones without the need for a dedicated app.
-Comprehensive Feature Set: Users can benefit from a range of features, including customizable personnel files, real-time reporting, and compliance tools aligned with German labor laws, all accessible through an organized dashboard.
-Responsive Interface: The new design ensures seamless usability across all devices, including smartphones and tablets, eliminating the need for a dedicated app.
-Intuitive Navigation: Users can easily access features such as time recording, vacation planning, and reports through a streamlined menu structure.
Conclusion
Given Timebutler’s strong presence in the DACH region, the redesign should highlight this market expertise with localized content, testimonials from renowned DACH brands, and region-specific case studies.
Overall, the redesigned Timebutler website offers a more user-friendly and efficient experience, catering to the evolving needs of modern businesses in time and absence management.