Athena Dashboard
Facility managers that utilize Lutron lighting and occupancy systems needed a way to monitor and compare lighting energy usage, identify under utilized spaces as well as troubleshoot.
Through research, user interviews and testing, we learned that there was significant value in the ability to get extremely granular, as well as higher level data. In order to create a great experience for the user, it was imperative that data was shown clearly and concisely from every angle.
My Role
From Summer 2021 - Winter 2022 I was the lead UI designer working towards creating a new dashboard for facility managers. I worked closely with the Interaction Designer and development team to create a comprehensive platform that provided users with data-rich visuals.
Lighting Energy Requirements
We needed to keep in mind multiple user flows and needs, including visualizing energy lighting usage on a campus level all the way down to a sub area. Part of our solution was utilizing a heatmap to quickly identify high energy areas as well as a metrics overview of the collective space.
Facility managers also need the ability to compare lighting energy usage across multiple spaces. So I designed a feature that allowed users to compare energy patterns for multiple spaces.
Lighting Energy Map View
Compare Areas
Measuring Occupancy
Users needed to be able to measure occupancy by time and by area. This created additional challenges with simplifying data visualization as to not overwhelm the user.
In order to create meaningful data that could be tailored to the user's needs, I designed multiple features within the occupancy portion of the platform. I started by splitting occupancy into two sections the user could toggle between depending on their needs. I increased the user's autonomy and reduced visual distractions by designing responsive panels.
Occupancy by Area
Monitoring occupancy by time is primarily used to identify under and over utilized areas at varying degrees of granularity. I designed the metrics charts to show quick 'at a glance' numbers while offering the flexibility to look at spaces in more detail. The metrics is designed to update data as the user navigates from campus to building, floor and area.
Occupancy by Time
This feature is primarily used to identify trends in occupancy and spaces where lighting schedules should be adjusted. Facility managers also use this feature at a more granular level to troubleshoot.
I wanted to highlight a few data points that are important to facility managers by keeping these metrics bold and always available for reference.
