The Machine

AI Operating System for Marketing Workflows

Client

Stagwell

Duration

12 months

Date

Oct 31, 2025

The Machine

AI Operating System for Marketing Workflows

Client

Stagwell

Duration

12 months

Date

Oct 31, 2025

Doesn’t feel like a prototype, feels like a mature LLM.

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User Feedback

Strategist

Doesn’t feel like a prototype, feels like a mature LLM.

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User Feedback

Strategist

This project demonstrated the complexity of designing enterprise AI tools that serve both end users and business stakeholders. The Machine's MVP launch exceeded expectations, with users describing it as feeling "like a mature LLM" rather than a prototype. The visual and UX execution was rated "absolutely flawless" by TMC leadership, leading to successful client demonstrations with Discord, Target, and major enterprise prospects.

This project demonstrated the complexity of designing enterprise AI tools that serve both end users and business stakeholders. The Machine's MVP launch exceeded expectations, with users describing it as feeling "like a mature LLM" rather than a prototype. The visual and UX execution was rated "absolutely flawless" by TMC leadership, leading to successful client demonstrations with Discord, Target, and major enterprise prospects.

Creative сhallenges

Designing an AI orchestration layer meant moving beyond simple chatbot interfaces to create a unified operating system. We achieved this by developing agentic workflows (RFP Response, Creative Brief, Personas) and a feed-based architecture that surfaces intelligent priorities rather than overwhelming users with static dashboards.

One major challenge was balancing demo requirements with actual user needs. Leadership wanted visually impressive dashboards for sales presentations, while users gravitated toward simple chat interactions. Our solution prioritized authentic user workflows while maintaining the visual sophistication needed for enterprise sales.

Creative сhallenges

Designing an AI orchestration layer meant moving beyond simple chatbot interfaces to create a unified operating system. We achieved this by developing agentic workflows (RFP Response, Creative Brief, Personas) and a feed-based architecture that surfaces intelligent priorities rather than overwhelming users with static dashboards.

One major challenge was balancing demo requirements with actual user needs. Leadership wanted visually impressive dashboards for sales presentations, while users gravitated toward simple chat interactions. Our solution prioritized authentic user workflows while maintaining the visual sophistication needed for enterprise sales.

User experience focus

The core UX challenge was consolidating multiple fragmented chat experiences into a unified global conversation system. Our team developed a left-rail navigation with contextual attachments, allowing users to maintain conversation history while seamlessly switching between projects and data sources.

Designing for technical constraints meant creating elegant solutions within backend limitations. When Workfront integration issues blocked project connectivity for agents, we developed Machine Labs—a separate environment that maintained design consistency while providing unrestricted AI functionality.

User experience focus

The core UX challenge was consolidating multiple fragmented chat experiences into a unified global conversation system. Our team developed a left-rail navigation with contextual attachments, allowing users to maintain conversation history while seamlessly switching between projects and data sources.

Designing for technical constraints meant creating elegant solutions within backend limitations. When Workfront integration issues blocked project connectivity for agents, we developed Machine Labs—a separate environment that maintained design consistency while providing unrestricted AI functionality.

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John is here to ensure your experience with us is smooth and successful. Reach out anytime — he’s here to make sure you feel confident and supported throughout your journey with us.

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Kevin Salinas

Founder

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Let’s bring your vision to life

John is here to ensure your experience with us is smooth and successful. Reach out anytime — he’s here to make sure you feel confident and supported throughout your journey with us.

Profile portrait of a man in a white shirt against a light background

Kevin Salinas

Founder

Extreme close-up black and white photograph of a human eye

Contact us

Let’s bring your vision to life

John is here to ensure your experience with us is smooth and successful. Reach out anytime — he’s here to make sure you feel confident and supported throughout your journey with us.

Profile portrait of a man in a white shirt against a light background

Kevin Salinas

Founder

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