Introducing the new sidebar in INNO-VERSE

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With INNO-VERSE, we are currently developing increasingly comprehensive AI tools, agents and intelligent workflows at enterprise level. What was once an AI innovation hub has now grown into a powerful ecosystem that is continuously expanding in terms of content, technology and functionality. This growth has also led to increased demands on structure, clarity and user guidance.

That's why we took a critical look at our previous layout and wanted to create an interface that is also optimally prepared for emerging developments: new use cases, more complex AI interactions and more diverse application scenarios require navigation that is flexible, intuitive and scalable.

For this reason, we are introducing our new navigation concept and software layout today: the menu navigation is no longer at the top, but as a sidebar on the left-hand side. A small change on the surface, but one that has a big impact in the background.

 

Better usability in everyday life – more space for the essentials

By switching to the sidebar, we are focusing on content, AI agents and workflows. The workspace takes centre stage, while navigation takes a back seat but remains easily accessible at all times.

This change is primarily based on feedback from our users: many wanted a clearer structure that simplifies operation and focuses more on content rather than menu bars. In addition, the sidebar can be collapsed if necessary, which provides noticeably more space, especially on smaller screens or when working on the move.

 

A layout designed for the future

The way we work with AI and digital assistants is changing rapidly. Our previous interface reached its limits when users interacted with multiple agents, tools or views simultaneously.

The sidebar enables a more flexible way of working and creates space for parallel views, which are particularly important for agent interactions and AI-based workflows.

More importantly, this layout change lays the foundation for future interfaces and features. We are already working intensively on new tools, expanded workspaces and agent features that will benefit from this structure.

The new layout is therefore not only an improvement for today, but also a foundation for the next stage of development of INNO-VERSE.

 

The sidebar in detail

The design is deliberately clear and unobtrusive.

  • The most important entry points are located directly below the hub name: a search field, the dashboard, the workspaces and all available features.
  • Notifications and profile settings can be found at the bottom.
  • We have integrated the previous home button and help section into the profile settings to further consolidate navigation.

The result is structured, accessible and user-friendly navigation that is easy to use without requiring a major adjustment.

The sidebar also opens up new possibilities for navigating between workspaces and folders: in addition to more space for menu items and content, the sidebar will offer space for a clearer hierarchy and sorting in the future. (... hierarchical sorting?)

In one of the next expansion stages, folders will be visible directly in the sidebar. This will make the structure of the hub even clearer and allow content to be accessed more quickly. All folders and subfolders will then be accessible at a glance, further speeding up access to relevant resources and tools.

 

A first step – with many more to come

With the new sidebar, we are taking an important first step towards a more intuitive, flexible and future-proof INNO-VERSE. The change is the visible starting point for a series of further improvements that will follow in the coming weeks and months.

Join us in looking forward to new AI tools and enhanced interfaces that will make working with AI even more efficient, natural and productive!

Your Development Team

 

PS: Feedback is always welcome! Because we are not only developing the future of INNO-VERSE for our users, but together with them.

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