UI/UX Design

EMUG 2024 Discovery Digest Part 2: Integrating User Support Solutions Across Peer Review and Production Tracking Systems

In a digital world, consumers are accustomed to instant gratification, accessible displays, intuitive user journeys, and immersive experiences as they interact with the various technologies and platforms in their lives. Prioritizing user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, responsive design, and user support is imperative to achieving this level of customer satisfaction. In theRead More

EMUG 2024 Rewind: A Recap of the 22nd Annual Meeting!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 22nd annual Editorial Manager User Group (EMUG) meeting! Designed to connect our global user community in a single yearly event, Aries user group meetings offer Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM) users the opportunity to stay informed to the latest workflow innovations, discuss trends inRead More

Redesigned Menus Interface Offers Intuitive and Accessible Editor Experience

Aries Systems is excited to announce the upcoming release of redesigned Editor Main Menus within Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM). This enhancement will be introduced as part of Aries’ ongoing multi-year, multi-phase redesign initiative to deliver best-in-class workflow management solutions. The redesign includes both user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) updates thatRead More

Call for Participation: Volunteer Editorial Manager Workflow Feedback to Enhance User Experience

Aries Systems’ ongoing user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) redesign initiative of Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM) is driven by our dedication to delivering modern, streamlined, responsive, and accessible solutions. This multi-year, multi-phase evolution of EM and PM will initially prioritize high-impact, heavily-trafficked, and most-request areas of the system. As part ofRead More

EMUG 2023 By The Numbers

Last week, Aries Systems hosted the 21st annual Editorial Manager User Group (EMUG) meeting in Boston, MA. Aries user group meetings offer Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM) users the opportunity to stay informed of the latest workflow innovations, discuss advancements and challenges in scholarly publishing, provide feedback to drive future product development, and networkRead More

Celebrating Global Accessibility Day: Driving Inclusion through Digital Enhancements

Both a key challenge and concern in today’s world, accessibility is increasingly critical to scholarly publishing strategies. Despite a surge of discussions and advancements made against the topic in recent years, the existing accessibility gaps and shortcomings are becoming more exposed across multiple facts of the industry. The lack of accessible content, systems, policies, andRead More

Redesigned Reviewer Selection Summary to Streamline Invitation Workflow

Aries Systems’ multi-year, multi-phase user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) redesign initiative for Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM) is driven by user feedback and our commitment to delivering best-in-class workflow management solutions. Aries is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of a redesigned Reviewer Selection Summary page within EM. Updates to theRead More

Recent Enhancements to System Help to Better Support our User Community

To support users across all roles, Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM) comes equipped with a knowledge-packed Help system. The Help platform is comprised of a series of detailed guide articles designed to answer general questions on EM/PM functionality and configurations. Regularly maintained to include the most updated information, the EM Help system isRead More

Aries to Introduce Styling Capabilities for Redesigned EM/PM Navigation Bar

As part of our multi-year, multi-phase redesign initiative for our workflow management solutions, Aries Systems released a new main navigation bar (“NarBar”) for Editorial Manager® and ProduXion Manager® in December 2021. The updated NavBar includes both user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) enhancements, designed to provide an intuitive, clean, and user-friendly navigation experience. TheRead More

Aries to Speak at NISO Virtual Conference – The User Experience: Just Fix It

Aries is pleased to have been invited to participate at the National Information Standard Organization (NISO) virtual conference The User Experience: Just Fix It on Wednesday, January 26th. The event, which will be hosted via Zoom from 12pm – 4pm ET, will cover the importance, challenges, and benefits of user experience (UX). Following a welcomeRead More

Aries Introduces Modernized Main Menu Interface for Authors and Reviewers

In response to user feedback and as part of our commitment to delivering continuous product improvements and innovation, Aries Systems is embarking on a multi-year, multi-phase user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) redesign initiative of our workflow management solutions. Aries is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of enhanced Main Menus for the AuthorRead More

Aries Systems Launches UX/UI Initiative with Redesigned Navigation Bar

Aries Systems is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of a newly redesigned main navigation bar (“NavBar”) for Editorial Manager® (EM) and ProduXion Manager® (PM). This exciting enhancement is the first in a series of updates to be introduced as part of Aries’ innovative multi-year, multi-phase redesign initiative for our workflow management solutions. The updatedRead More