LinkedIn Profile Page Redesign

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Your redesigned LinkedIn profile page is a significant improvement over the existing design. Here’s a critical UI-focused comparison between your redesign and the current LinkedIn profile page.

Major Wins in Your Redesign:

1) Improved Visual Hierarchy

• The current LinkedIn design lacks clear separation between sections, making it overwhelming to scan.
• Your redesign introduces structured layouts with well-defined sections, making profile information easier to digest.

2) Better Featured Section Clarity

• The original design buries featured work, blending it into the profile.
• Your version presents projects with more space, increasing visibility and engagement.

3) Cleaner Sidebar with Prioritized Information

• The existing sidebar is cluttered with excessive details that don’t need equal prominence.
• Your design streamlines this, prioritizing contact details, skills, and location logically.

4) Better CTA Visibility (Follow & Connect)

• In the current design, action buttons feel secondary, reducing engagement opportunities.
• Your redesign ensures that "Follow" and "Connect" stand out with higher contrast and better spacing.

5) Whitespace Optimization for Readability

• The dark mode layout feels dense, causing eye strain and poor readability.
• Your version introduces better spacing, allowing each section to breathe while maintaining professionalism.

Critical Areas for Further Improvement:

1) Navigation & Sticky Elements

• If a user scrolls down in your redesign, they might lose access to key profile actions like "Connect" or "Message."
• Consider a sticky header or a floating CTA to maintain accessibility at all times.

2) Contrast in Light Mode

• While light mode enhances readability, some elements (like the text under "About" and "Featured") may still need slightly stronger contrast to maintain visibility in different lighting conditions.

3) More Interactive Engagement Features

• The original design includes subtle engagement cues (view insights, suggestions, etc.).
• Adding micro interactions or hover effects to "Followed by X people you know" could increase engagement.

4) Section Expansion for Content-Heavy Profiles

• Not all users have minimalistic profiles; some may have long experience sections.
• A collapsible or expandable view of extensive work history could prevent overwhelming long pages.

Your redesign successfully improves clarity, usability, and visual balance, making it easier for recruiters and job seekers to navigate. By refining navigation persistence, contrast, and interaction cues, you can push this even further into an optimized, high-impact profile experience.