Anita Cheng

Data analytics platform UI design

UI design

Duration: December 2014

Client: Deep 6 Analytics

What I did:
  • User flow
  • Sketches
  • Photoshop mockups
  • Front-end prototyping (Bootstrap)

I redesigned the UI for a data analytics dashboard and analytics tool, working directly with cofounders and developers. The interface had to be efficient for experienced data scientists, while being flexible enough for data sets of various types to be shared.

A screen titled `Welcome to the Recipe Builder` showing grid areas to add components and annotators.
UI design for analytics builder.

My role

I was contracted by Deep 6 Analytics to streamline the flow through their complex, specialized big data analytics platform, which had been built by the engineers as a placeholder. I redesigned the UI for their dashboard and analytics tool.

Challenges

Being new to big data, I had to get up to speed with specialized terminology and how the platform worked in only a few days. I also helped prototype front-end code for the developers, familiarizing myself with the template they were using.

The platform would have to be robust to cater to experienced data scientists experimenting with large data sets, yet flexible and understandable enough for information to be shared among scientists handling various types of data.

What I did

Sketches

Rough sketch wireframes of workflows
I experimented with several layouts, to maximize efficiency throughout the pages.

Photoshop mockups

High fidelity mockup showing tabs for recent activity, favorites, newest, and highest rated.
Cards and tabs allow for extreme flexibility.
High fidelity mockups showing search filters for status, category, author, rating, and date range.
Filters allow for quick searching through relevant attributes.
A screen titled Welcome to the Recipe Builder, showing grid areas to add components and annotators.
Horizontal layout of builder maximizes use of space, while allowing for display of necessary components.

Client reaction

Anita provided both a solid work ethic and a clinician’s eye to our UX. She was able to rapidly focus on the areas that needed the most attention and worked seamlessly with the development team.

-Brian Dolan, Founder and Principal, Deep 6 Analytics