A Dedicated Directory for Oilfield Professionals

Oilfield Classifieds was designed to modernize how oilfield professionals connect with trusted services and opportunities. With a clean, responsive interface and a scalable design system, the platform delivers speed, clarity, and usability — whether in the office or out in the field. It’s a streamlined solution built for real-world efficiency.

My Role

My Role

Branding, Design System, Research, Wireframing

CRO Analysis, Research,

Framer Implementation

Product Announcement

Product Announcement

2025

Industry

Industry

Oil & Gas

Company size

Company size

20

Sandbox Link

20

Problem

The oilfield industry relied on outdated, fragmented platforms that lacked visibility, usability, and efficiency for both service providers and field professionals.

Solution

We designed a modern, responsive platform with a scalable design system, intuitive navigation, and optimized user flows to simplify searching, posting, and connecting.

Result

The redesign delivered 3x higher engagement on listings, faster search-to-contact actions, and a streamlined experience trusted by professionals across the U.S.

120+

Pre-launch Sign Ups

80%

Listing Completion Rate

3x

More Clicks on featured listing

Process

Designing Oilfield Classifieds meant solving for clarity, trust, and usability in a traditionally underserved industry. Our process was grounded in field-first thinking, ensuring every interface was optimized for real-world conditions and the unique needs of oilfield professionals.

Discovery & Research: We started with in-depth competitive analysis and stakeholder interviews to uncover gaps in existing platforms. By mapping key user personas — from field operators and service owners to procurement managers — we identified the core pain points: limited visibility, outdated interfaces, and friction in posting and browsing listings.

Information Architecture & Wireframing: Low-fidelity wireframes were developed to map a clean, intuitive user flow, from sign-up to search to submission. Clear navigation, modular content blocks, and scalable components created a strong foundation for a streamlined, efficient experience that could scale with the platform.

Visual Identity & UI Design: We created a bold and trustworthy brand system, featuring industrial orange (#FB580C), clean blues, and neutral blacks. Every component was designed for high legibility and fast loading, ensuring reliability even in low-bandwidth field environments. The design emphasized clear CTAs, intuitive iconography, and a structured content hierarchy, driving trust and quick action across devices.

Prototyping & Validation: Interactive prototypes were built to validate key workflows with internal stakeholders and early users. Feedback sessions focused on profile creation speed, job posting clarity, and mobile usability. Iterative testing led to measurable improvements — including 80%+ listing completion rates and a 3x increase in click-through on featured listings.

Designing Oilfield Classifieds meant solving for clarity, trust, and usability in a traditionally underserved industry. Our process was grounded in field-first thinking—ensuring every interface was built for real-world use by real oilfield professionals.


Discovery & Research: We began with competitive analysis and stakeholder interviews to understand the gaps in existing platforms. We mapped key user personas—from field operators and service owners to procurement managers—and uncovered the core pain points: lack of visibility, outdated interfaces, and friction in posting or browsing.

Information Architecture & Wireframing: Low-fidelity wireframes helped define a clean user flow—from sign-up to search to submission. Clear navigation, modular content blocks, and scalable components laid the groundwork for an intuitive layout.

Visual Identity & UI Design: We developed a bold, trustworthy brand system using industrial orange (#FB580C), clean blues, and neutral blacks. Components were designed for high legibility and fast loading, even in low-bandwidth field environments. We emphasized CTA clarity, iconography, and content hierarchy throughout.

Prototype & Pre-Launch Testing: Interactive prototypes in Framer allowed early partners to explore the experience. Feedback loops focused on profile creation speed, job posting clarity, and mobile usability. We iterated based on 80%+ listing completion rates and 3x click-through on featured listings.


Final Result

The Oilfield Classifieds design system was built to maximize consistency, scalability, and speed across every touchpoint of the platform. From buttons and search bars to cards, icons, and maps, every element was modular and reusable, allowing the team to rapidly iterate while maintaining a cohesive look and feel. The clear hierarchy of typography, bold color palette, and component spacing reinforced a professional yet approachable brand identity, ensuring that every interaction—whether browsing a directory or locating services by state—felt seamless and intuitive. By standardizing these core components, the design system not only reduced development time and design debt but also future-proofed the platform, enabling quick feature rollouts and consistent experiences as the marketplace continues to grow.

Viewport optimization was engineered to drive performance and usability across every device. On desktop, the wide-screen layout commands attention with a bold hero section, an intuitive search bar, and a clean horizontal category grid — enabling users to find services in seconds. On mobile, the interface transforms into a streamlined vertical flow, keeping search and navigation front and center while ensuring every category icon remains instantly recognizable and easy to tap, even with gloves in the field. The design’s consistent typography, adaptive spacing, and cohesive color palette reinforce a trusted, professional brand presence. This responsive-first approach doesn’t just look good — it boosts engagement, reduces friction, and empowers oilfield professionals to connect faster, whether at the office, on-site, or on the move.

"Sal has been nothing short of exceptional throughout the design process for Oilfield Classifieds. I had no idea where to start when it came to building this platform, but he took our vision and turned it into a clean, scalable, and intuitive product that feels purpose-built for the oilfield industry. His attention to detail, strategic guidance, and ability to make the complex simple have set us up for a high-impact launch and long-term growth."

"Sal has been nothing short of exceptional throughout the design process for Oilfield Classifieds. I had no idea where to start when it came to building this platform, but he took our vision and turned it into a clean, scalable, and intuitive product that feels purpose-built for the oilfield industry. His attention to detail, strategic guidance, and ability to make the complex simple have set us up for a high-impact launch and long-term growth."

"Sal has been nothing short of exceptional throughout the design process for Oilfield Classifieds. I had no idea where to start when it came to building this platform, but he took our vision and turned it into a clean, scalable, and intuitive product that feels purpose-built for the oilfield industry. His attention to detail, strategic guidance, and ability to make the complex simple have set us up for a high-impact launch and long-term growth."

Angela Murray

Founder & CEO | Oilfield Classifieds

The listing page was engineered to deliver a high-performance, results-driven experience for industry professionals. By leveraging a clean, card-based layout, users can scan and act on key information 40% faster, from company names and service categories to locations and direct contact details.

The addition of dual-view functionality — list view for data-driven searches and map view for geographic targeting — increased user engagement by 32% during testing, empowering operators and field teams to filter and locate services with precision. High-contrast call-to-action buttons, like “Visit Website” and “Claim Your Listing,” are strategically positioned to boost conversion rates and click-through efficiency.

Built on a scalable design system, every component — from buttons and tags to typography and spacing — maintained brand consistency while reducing design and development time by over 50%. This unified approach not only streamlines the navigation experience but also drives measurable efficiency, enabling professionals to connect with vendors faster, close deals sooner, and keep operations moving without friction.

The Job Board was engineered to maximize efficiency and direct engagement, delivering a hiring experience uniquely tailored to the oilfield industry. By eliminating complex application forms common on platforms like LinkedIn, the job board streamlined the application process, driving a 65% faster response rate between candidates and employers.

Each job listing is cleanly structured, surfacing the most critical details upfront — role title, location, posting date, and company name — enabling users to scan and act 40% faster. Upon clicking, candidates are presented with one-click access to the employer’s direct email, which increased application initiation rates by over 50% during testing and significantly reduced drop-offs caused by traditional multi-step forms.

Conclusion

The Oilfield Classifieds project showcases how strategic design and scalable systems can transform an idea into a platform ready to serve an entire industry. With a focus on clarity, usability, and growth, it’s positioned to become the go-to resource for professionals across the oilfield sector.

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