Handbooks and packaging
In the ever-evolving realm of IT security appliances, Fortinet Technologies stands out as a formidable force, securing its position as the fourth-largest vendor. My role within the company played a pivotal role in its success, with a focus on the meticulous design of handbooks and packaging for the shipment of over 3,400,000 Fortinet network security hardware units.
Our clientele is diverse, comprising more than 330,000 corporate customers. Notable among them are Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Intel, Oracle, NASDAQ OMX, Dell SecureWorks, Yahoo! Japan, Telefonica, Panasonic, and many others. My contribution to crafting informative handbooks and packaging played a crucial part in solidifying this commitment.
My role at Fortinet
User interface/Graphic Designer 3
My design process involves submitting Fortinet booklet prints to Agile Administration for any necessary changes, documenting QA verification records on product models, and indicating the need for new prints when the print stock is depleted. Once QA confirms the accuracy of the interface information, I deliver print-ready files for production release.
Feedback and design approvals are sought from various stakeholders, including Technical Document Writers, QA, Hardware/Software Product Managers, and the VP of Product Management. To ensure seamless coordination, design assignments are meticulously tracked and assigned through the Fortinet Product Management Database (PMDB) web portal.
Design process
I submit Fortinet booklet prints to Agile Administration for any changes and document QA verification records on product models, and indicate new prints when print stock is used up. After QA confirms correct interface information, I provide print-ready files for production release.
Feedback and design approvals are with Technical Document Writers, QA, Hardware/Software Product Managers, and VP of Product Management. Design assignments are tracked and assigned on Fortinet Product Management Database (PMDB) web portal.
The FortiGate Cookbook
The FortiGate are network firewall devices. I designed the FortiGate Cookbook on "recipes" of basic and advanced FortiGate configurations for administrators who are unfamiliar with the unit. The decision to craft a book cover featuring a FortiGate device resembling a cake, sliced to reveal its intricate layers, serves as a metaphor for breaking down the complexities of network firewall configurations into digestible and visually appealing "recipes."
For hardware units
Designed for Fortinet's hardware unit range, spanning 1U, 2U, 3U mid-range, and high-end devices. In the realm of network security, a "U" is a rack unit measurement of the height of the hardware that's designed to fit into a standard rack.
I aimed to make these cookbooks not just informative documents but visually engaging resources that enhance the user experience and promote a deeper understanding of Fortinet's hardware units.
Book sections
- Quickstart guide: Embark on a journey through a quickstart guide, unveiling the art of establishing basic FortiGate connections and exploring setup options.
- Navigating Fortinet's Ecosystem: Delve into the marketing-related products, licenses, and subscriptions, each adorned with the added perk of being free for registrations.
- The FortiGate Cookbook: The centerpiece of this literary feast, offering a rich tapestry of recipes ranging from fundamental configurations to advanced techniques.
Specifications
8 x 9.25 inches and perfect bound with 104 pages.
Credits
Research and development team
| User Interface/Graphic Designer | Tina Kao |
| VP of Product Management | Robert May |
| Product Manager | Ling Lu |
| Product Manager | Arisa Bo Yang |
| Technical Writer | Andrew Harris |
Engineer team
| NPI Project Manager | Wing Kit Lee |
| NPI Project Manager | Carrie Chen |
| NPI Project Manager | Judy Chu |
| Mechanical Engineer | Aaron Yu |
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