OLAR
Final project | Military maps system
About the Project
This project was the final submission for a UX Architecture course. It involved redesigning a military system designed for mobile and tablet devices that provides offline maps and intelligence to soldiers in the field.
Research
To gain a deep understanding of the user's needs and pain points, I conducted a series of user research activities:
- User Observation: I shadowed two intel officers who use the system regularly to observe their daily workflow and interactions with the existing system.
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research: I administered a quantitative survey and conducted qualitative interviews to gather insights into user preferences and behaviors
- Technology Assessment: I contacted the actual system's lead developer to understand the offline environment's technical limitations and possibilities.
- Task Analysis: I prioritized key tasks within the system based on the collected data.
- Role Analysis: I focused on the role of the Intel Officer, the primary user with editing capabilities.
Role Analysis (click to zoom)
Task Analysis (click to zoom)
User Story
As an intel officer
I want to give accurate, updated, and clear data to the fighting teams
So that I provide them with life-saving data and fulfill my job to the highest standards.
User Journey
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Design Process
With a solid foundation of user research, I embarked on the design phase:
- Information Architecture: I employed a card sorting technique to organize information and tasks into a logical hierarchy.
- Screen Design: I meticulously designed screens that maximized map space while ensuring touch-friendly interactive elements.
This redesign aimed to enhance the military system's efficiency and effectiveness by addressing the identified pain points and optimizing the user experience.
UX Prototype
Look & feel Suggestion
