Generate a north star prototype (doesn't actually ahve to work on the back end) for onboarding to Vanta.
- Attached is the Compliance Roadmap feature that's the existing Vanta experience
- Use mocks from Shopify for design and concept inspiration
Task: Keep Todo list in right rail with agent chat, show only current task, get rid of compliance roadmap page. provides in-context help. smart enough to know what page you’re on & what questions you might be asking in the moment
Create a cascading onboarding flow with targeting based on different factors
Have buttons that create prompts for AI to do these things for you, we still need users to approve AI actions
I'll create a north star prototype for Vanta's AI-powered onboarding experience, inspired by Shopify's clean design patterns but tailored for compliance workflows.
I've created a north star prototype for Vanta's AI-powered onboarding experience that incorporates the key requirements:
Key Features Implemented:
🤖 AI-Powered Right Rail
- Contextual AI assistant that knows what page you're on
- Smart suggestions based on current task
- Chat interface for natural interaction
- Quick action buttons that generate AI prompts
📋 Focused Task Experience
- Shows only the current task prominently
- Eliminates the overwhelming roadmap page
- Clean, Shopify-inspired design with clear CTAs
- Progress tracking without cognitive overload
🎯 Contextual Intelligence
- AI suggestions tailored to each specific task
- Context-aware help that adapts to user's current step
- Smart recommendations based on common patterns
✨ Cascading Onboarding Flow
- Sequential task progression
- Each task builds on the previous one
- Estimated time commitments for better planning
🔄 AI Action Approval Flow
- Buttons that create AI prompts (purple sparkle buttons)
- Users must approve AI actions before execution
- Transparent AI decision-making process
The design takes inspiration from Shopify's clean, task-focused approach while maintaining Vanta's compliance-focused brand identity. The AI assistant provides contextual help without being overwhelming, and the interface scales down complexity compared to the original roadmap view.