HxDR is Hexagon's cloud-based platform designed for the visualization and collaboration of spatial data. My involvement centered around conceptualizing and designing the interface for HxDR's innovative feature: 3D/2D Virtual Tours.

Client

Hexagon's Geosystems Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

Contribution

Ux Research, UX design, Visual design, Workshops

Team

Adinda Bruins

Expert web application

As a UX researcher and designer, my responsibilities included providing mapping user journeys, creating use cases, facilitating workshops, and bringing to life the interface design and prototypes for the new 3D/2D Virtual Tours feature.

Context

In the realm of visualizing and collaborating on spatial data, the demand for an intuitive and efficient platform was evident. HxDR sought to improve its capabilities by introducing a feature designed to streamline the creation and sharing of 3D/2D projects and geospatial data through immersive virtual tours.

Challenge

The complexity of navigating vast amounts of data on a global scale posed significant challenges. Different data types, categories, and their specific availability across the globe made data discovery and visualization a complex task. Additionally, the introduction of a 3D/2D virtual tour builder brought challenges related to quick tour creation, annotation placement, and incorporating diverse data types.

Solution

Data filters:
Fixed element: Filter panel displaying all the data categories available per categories or locations.
Contextual element: Data stripe at the bottom to provide a contextual overview based on selected filters. The advantage of this strip is to easily navigate through data and meshes efficiently even if they are overlapping.  

3D/2D Virtual Tour Builder::
Developed a tour builder tool allowing users to quickly create and share geospatial information.
Addressed the challenge of annotating in a 3D space by associating annotations specifically with snapshots.
Simplified the workflow by creating subtitles with links and annotations.
Introduced the capability to toggle assets during the tour but restricted users from changing data types.
Implemented a timeline displaying snapshots based on their chronological order in the tour.

Process

Project 1 - Data Filters

Recognizing obstacles in data navigation and overlap, I took charge of implementing solutions. I led the execution of the design by introducing key elements like the fixed filter panel and contextual data stripe. Additionally, I developed and prototyped the interface for the data filters, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Project 2 - 3D/2D Virtual Tour Builder

In my role as a UX researcher and designer, I spearheaded the development of HxDR's 3D/2D Virtual Tours feature. I meticulously mapped user journeys, crafted use cases, facilitated workshops, and prototyped designs. I dedicated extensive effort to refining the user interface and workflow of the tour builder, overcoming challenges like quick tour creation, precise annotation placement, and optimal data stripe usage. These endeavors culminated in a significantly improved platform, offering users a seamless and intuitive experience for visualizing and collaborating on spatial data through the virtual tour builder.

These efforts contributed to HxDR's evolution, providing users with a more intuitive platform for spatial data visualization and collaboration through the virtual tour builder.

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