Tanium Site Search
The last major update to the site search on Tanium.com was in 2020. Since then, it had not been revisited and was due for optimization. As the lead designer, my goal was to research industry best practices, conduct a competitive analysis, and design an improved search experience that would be both intuitive and engaging for users.
Goal: Redesign and optimize the website’s search functionality with updated mockups, while planning to track interactivity and performance using Microsoft Clarity.
Role
Lead Designer
Areas
Research, Strategy, Branding, Design
Tools
XD, Microsoft Clarity
Year
2025
Original site search design from 2020
Proposed site search design in 2025
Exploration
I began by reviewing established UI/UX search usability guidelines, focusing on elements such as query design, search behavior, advanced filtering, and result presentation. Using these principles, I created a personal checklist to evaluate both competitor websites and our own, ensuring a structured and consistent approach to analysis.
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Findings
The research revealed that while Tanium’s existing search functionality was functional across desktop, tablet, and mobile, it felt outdated and lacked refinement. Improvements were needed to create a more seamless and enjoyable experience. Accessibility support existed in areas like keyboard navigation but was limited and could be expanded.
Design process
Given the solid foundation already in place, I treated the redesign as an optimization project—retaining what worked while applying best practices to elevate the overall experience. I created updated design directions to modernize the interface and enhance usability, which were well-received by both the team and stakeholders.
Site search UI
Search results page with results by relevancy shown by either “Most visited” or “Most searched”
Search error page
Status & Next Steps
Due to shifting business priorities, the project was paused before final implementation.
Once resumed, the next steps will include finalizing mockups for desktop, tablet, and mobile, stakeholder approval, detailed annotations for development, deployment of the updated search experience, and impact tracking.