Commander Access Controls

Designing Seamless Access Control Experiences Through Research, UX, and Product Innovation
UX Research • Wireframing • UI Design • Mobile Development • Web Dashboard • Product Packaging • SEO

Smart Gate Control Reimagined

Commander Access needed a modern mobile and web application to replace their outdated gate control system. Property managers, residents, and security personnel required a seamless, intuitive interface to manage access permissions, monitor entry logs, and remotely control automated gates in real time.

We partnered with Commander Access from concept to launch, covering user research, UX strategy, UI design, and full-stack development of both the mobile app and web dashboard.

Services

Design and develop a cross-platform application that lets residents, property managers, and security teams control automated gates, with zero friction, full audit trails, and remote access from anywhere in the world.
• Design Process •

How We Started

Every successful product begins with deep understanding. We mapped the ecosystem, interviewed users, and identified the critical pain points before writing a single line of code.

01
Discovery

Stakeholder interviews, competitive analysis, and system audit

02
Research

Interviewed contractors & installers on their parts-finding workflow

03
Wireframing

Lo-fi flows and layouts, tested with real users before polishing

04
Prototyping

Interactive Figma prototype for stakeholder sign-off before dev

•App Development and Deployment •

Designing for Every User

Three distinct user types with very different needs, we built intuitive flows for each, ensuring no one felt lost regardless of their technical background.

Low-fidelity to high-fidelity

We started with hand-sketched wireframes and paper prototypes to validate core flows before committing to pixels. Each iteration was tested with real users before moving to the next fidelity level.

• UI Design •

Building the Visual System

A cohesive design language built for clarity and trust, dark mode native, with high-contrast elements and a bold color system that communicates access states at a glance.

• UI Design •

Screens That Just Work

Every screen designed for one-handed use, fast glanceability, and zero cognitive load.

Built for scale, secured for real life

We developed the iOS and Android apps using React Native, backed by a Node.js + PostgreSQL API with WebSocket support for real-time gate status updates. The web dashboard was built with React and TypeScript.

React Native

Mobile App

React + TypeScript

Web Dashboard

PostgreSQL

Database

WebSockets

Real-time Events

Node.js + Express

Backend API

AWS IoT

Gate Hardware Bridge

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