CDA

• Agency: Storm Brain
• Client: Child Development Associates (CDA)
• Category: Website Design
• Design Name: CDA Supplemental Payment Platform
• Location: Carlsbad, California, United States
• Project Brief: Design a centralized digital platform that streamlines reporting, improves compliance, and enhances operational efficiency through an intuitive dashboard UX.

A professional services website should prioritize usability, clarity, and efficiency. CDA delivers this through structured dashboards, intuitive navigation, and streamlined data presentation that simplify complex reporting tasks.

The interface uses a restrained color palette and clear visual hierarchy so users can focus on their tasks rather than navigating complexity. Data tables, status indicators, and action buttons are presented consistently, helping users quickly understand what needs attention and what's been completed.

Each section supports a specific workflow — from submitting reports to managing users — guiding administrators through processes step by step. Well-placed calls to action enable quick actions such as approvals, edits, or exports.

The modular dashboard structure gives CDA the flexibility to scale as program requirements evolve. New counties, reporting types, or compliance features can be added without disrupting the overall system.

Typography, spacing, and UI components remain consistent throughout, reinforcing clarity and trust in a system that handles sensitive administrative tasks while supporting accuracy and accountability across a complex, multi-county network.

Impact & Results

• Replaced fragmented manual workflows with a centralized, reliable system, improving visibility and data integrity
• Reduced reporting delays and accelerated reimbursement timelines for providers
• Strengthened compliance and submission accuracy across all participating counties
• +196% increase in family form submissions
• 3× faster mobile load speeds
• +77% increase in time on site
• Modular CMS launched to support scalability and ongoing system growth