Project Summary
Category
SAAS
User Discovery & Empathising
Ideation
Having used Ux principles to identify the previous systems weaknesses, we proceeded to build a testable prototype which solved these issues whilst adhering to the clients requirements and attempted to maintain as much consistency with the old system to allow for easy adoption.
Redesigning the landing screen to house a dashboard displaying key information on firefighters training and alarm trigger information so that admins can better process and make more use of the information held within the system.
Redesigned the navigational system so that all aspects of the system can be accessed from a singular side bar. This was done to reduce the space needed on the screen for navigation, which in turn allowed more space for data display; reduced the distance the mouse had to travel and the amount of clicks need to access different areas of the system.
The all of the windows and forms were redesigned so that they could be displayed 100% above the fold, allowing all information to be seen at the same time.
Merged the alarm creation tab and the alarm storage tabs into a singular alarms tab. During this process we also placed all alarms within the same database so that all alarms could be accessed or searched for from the same place.
This reduces the necessary of prior knowledge of the systems structure hence reducing onboarding times. It also increased speed of use as it is no longer necessary to leave one databank and enter another in order to view information on different alarm types.
We also introduced an advanced search function to allow specific data to be accessed quickly.
Created a standardised form layout which places common fields in the same position across all forms to increase speed and ease of completion.
This form layout also places the most predominant information in the most prominent place and represents information where possible in a more visual way.
These two changes, combined with the standard layout allow for quicker scanning and comprehension of information.
We also used click boxes rather than typing or drop down menus to reduce clicks and increase speed of filling out each form.
The final major change was to Add a 'saved feedback screen' so users can be sure their work has been saved, not that the page timed out or a similar fault occurred on saving the filled in form.
Separated current year and previous years trainings into two separate tables, making it more clear and easier to see which firefighter has yet to complete a necessary training.
We also introduced a filtering system, active on both current and previous training tables so that admis could quickly access the data they needed within an information heavy table.
We also removed the red representing a non completed trainings and instead left a blank space to reduce visual stimulus overload.
We also grouped the firefighters into their work groups to make finding a particular firefighter much easier.
Created a more prominent profile section to reduce mistakes misidentifying which firefights trainings is being viewed.
The previous version was very hard to read and understandi the presented information. We streamlined this information into a table display information clearly.
Furthermore we Isolated important data with a highly visual presentation format, eg ability to see progression through EASA training, making vital information easily accessible.
And again the entirety of the form is above the fold.
New feature - Working day schedule
Opens on on the primary function page, the current days schedule.
Has a monthly calendar overview displaying which firefighter group is working on which day to allow each firefighter to plan into the future. This function is made easier through a function which highlights their work days based on their working group.
Initial Design Changes
