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Upload, Verify and Tag Documents

SaaS-based document management system for people to upload, tag and retrieve their scanned or captured paper documents easily.

8 mins read · Updated on 2 May 2025

About Project

Problems with Paper Documents

Hard to find information
Finding information in documents takes too much effort.
No remote access & risk of loss
Papers can’t be accessed on the go and are prone to damage or getting lost.
How is dox2U different from Google Drive?
Feature dox2U Google Drive
Document Processing Advanced OCR/ICR for text extraction Basic text search
Organization Tools Smart Cabinet & Deep Search Only folder-based organization
Integration with Business Tools Tally & ERP systems Within Google Workspace
Security and Compliance Granular access controls & audit logs Basic sharing permissions

Few Stats

46% 😓

Time spent searching for information written in paper documents

7.5%

Paper documents get lost, on an average

Target Users

Professionals

CA, Advocates and Doctors

Industries

Customs, Real-Estate and Education

Timelines

June 2020

Project Started

Oct 2021

Beta Release

Benchmarking

Done in 2020

1. DocSumo

Workspace screenshot
Strengths
  • Simple and intuitive UI
  • Point and click selection for invoice processing
Weaknesses
  • Oriented towards invoice processing only
  • No direct sign up

2. Alfresco

Workspace screenshot
Strengths
  • Easy to customize workflow
  • Online and offline access to files of any size and format
Weaknesses
  • Unfriendly and cumbersome UI
  • Limitations of mobility as some tasks cannot be carried out

3. Mayan E-DMS

Workspace screenshot
Strengths
  • Open source
  • Legacy software
Weaknesses
  • Inadequate and difficult to use
  • Old and clunky user interface
  • Lack of security for cloud storage

My Contributions

Shaping the Product Structure

I helped define user flows and requirements early on. This gave me a deep understanding of how to build a product that works as a complete, connected system.

Wireframing for Fast Feedback

We used quick, low-fidelity wireframes to explore ideas and test them early. It helped us move fast and improve based on feedback before going into final design.

Finding Edge Cases Early by Asking Questions

I often looked for scenarios and edge cases others might miss. With my technical background, I could discuss backend and frontend challenges with developers and propose practical solutions.

Smooth Design-to-Development Hand-off

To keep development smooth, I created clear and detailed design documents. These helped the dev and QA teams understand both the big picture and small details.

Features

1. Upload Documents

Low-fidelity wireframe
Low-fidelity wireframe
High-fidelity mockup
Easy Document Uploads

Users can upload files one by one or in bulk. The system shows how much storage is left and what file types are allowed — in real time — for a smooth user experience.

Assigning Controls to Right People

We noticed that the person uploading a document isn’t always the one managing it later. So, we added options to assign a document owner and a verifier during upload.

Auto Language Detection

To make things simpler, the system automatically detects the language of the document using OCR & ICR — no need to set it manually.

Custom Upload Controls

Admins can set limits on file size and the number of files allowed per upload through Document Settings.

2. Verify Documents

Initial paper sketches
Low-fidelity wireframe
Why Document Verification Matters

After upload, every document needs to be checked to make sure it’s easy to find later. This step ensures reliable search results.

Simple Workflow

Each user sees a list of documents assigned to them for review. While verifying, they can add tags to the document before it's saved.

High-fidelity mockup
Choosing the Best Layout

We tested different layouts for the verification screen — from top toolbars to side menus. We chose a side menu layout so the document stays in focus while other options sit neatly on the side.

Quick Page Navigation

A thumbnail viewer (like Adobe Acrobat) helps users jump between pages in multi-page documents, making the review process smoother.

3. Tag & Share Documents

Concept paper sketch of Documents Tagging
High-fidelity mockup of Documents Tagging
Subjective Problem with Tags

Everyone adds tags differently, which makes it hard for others to find documents later.

A Simple Solution: Tag Templates

We added a feature that lets users create reusable tag templates. These templates help standardize how documents are tagged across the workspace.

Faster & Easier Tagging

Instead of typing tags manually each time for each document, users just fill out a simple form — saving time and reducing confusion.

Concept paper sketch of Sharing Documents
Sharing Documents

Users can securely share files with customizable access and edit permissions. It also supports guest sharing with options like OTP protection and restricted downloads.

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