Solaris Dashboard
What it Does
Solaris Dashboard is a web interface that brings together several observability technologies enabling system administrators to view current and past system behavior at a glance.
Challenge
While Solaris provided a wealth of monitoring utilities, it lacked a comprehensive dashboard displaying both system and app metrics in real time or retrospectively. The aim was to develop a more efficient and user-friendly visualization and diagnostics tool that enables users to view current and historical data.
Role
UX/Visual Designer 2015-2017
I redesigned the Solaris Dashboard from
the ground up, with a focus on visual clarity
and usability by establishing innovative design patterns
and UI enhancements.
Approach
To enhance usability and direct users towards vital system and application statistics, I placed a strong focus on visual clarity and organization during the design process. This approach simplifies data analysis, minimizing cognitive load for optimal user experience.
and issue identification.
Results
The redesigned analytics dashboard presents a straightforward, intuitively organized interface that enables effortless data scanning and identification of crucial insights. Users can seamlessly navigate complex system stats for optimal decision making with ease.
Process: UX Audit
During my UX audit, I identified two primary usability issues: unclear chart content and crowded sections that made the UI appear cluttered and overwhelming, leading to increased cognitive load for users.
Process: Ideation and Prototyping
To optimize visual clarity and aesthetics, I implemented visual hierarchy, ample white space, and consistent design patterns throughout the user interface. To streamline lengthy and intricate content, I incorporated a structured layout with collapsible sections, giving users full control over the access of the content on the page.
I also implemented a grid to ensure legibility and uniformity throughout the app.
Iconography
As a new product with unique concepts, it needed a variety of icons designed from scratch. I began the icon creation process by generating ideas and concepts through black and white sketches.
Final icons helped with navigation and provided visual cues. Designed for easy recognition at smaller sizes, they improved overall usability.
Components
As a one-of-a-kind product, I introduced numerous new patterns and UI enhancements. These design innovations gained recognition among other products and were subsequently incorporated in the corporate design system.