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Non-Profit Hurricane Resources Map Dashboard
Developing a web-based mapping dashboard to aid organizations in analyzing datasets for disaster response.
Challenge
he Client aimed to empower non-profit organizations, local government agencies, and philanthropic foundations by providing a web-based mapping dashboard. The dashboard's primary goal was to help these groups:
- Explore and analyze combined, complex datasets.
- Identify actionable insights to allocate resources effectively in the aftermath of a hurricane.
- Provide a user-friendly interface tailored to varied technical expertise among its target audiences.
Solution
Garofalo UX partnered with the Client to design a dashboard that balanced simplicity with the ability to analyze intricate datasets. Key contributions included:
- Target Audience Assessment: Conducted in-depth analysis to understand the unique needs and questions of the dashboard’s primary users, ensuring a focus on usability and relevance.
- Concept Iteration Through Wireframes: Drafted multiple wireframe concepts, collaborating with stakeholders to refine the dashboard’s layout and functionality for clarity and efficiency.
- Interaction Design and Information Architecture: Crafted an intuitive design that enabled users to navigate datasets, filter relevant information, and visualize key insights efficiently.
Deliverables
- Ideation & Brainstorming: Facilitated creative sessions to generate innovative concepts tailored to the project’s goals.
- User Experience (UX) Strategy: Developed a strategic framework to align user needs with organizational objectives.
- Wireframing and Interaction Design: Produced detailed wireframes and interactive design elements to guide development.
- Information Architecture: Structured the dashboard’s content to support intuitive navigation and effective data exploration.