Project 5

OVERVIEW

A Backend Bike Parking Management Platform To Help Netherlands Municipality Analyze and Monitor Data

The backend bike parking management platform is designed to assist municipalities in the Netherlands with analyzing and monitoring data related to bike parking facilities. By leveraging data insights, municipalities can improve urban mobility and enhance the cycling experience for residents.

Analyze parking data thoroughly and easily with data processed through computer vision

The platform provides tools to track usage patterns, optimize resource allocation, and ensure efficient management of parking infrastructure. This approach simplifies complex data analysis, enabling thorough monitoring and optimization of parking resources.

Simulate tests to identify the best solution locations based on UDES Model

Simulate tests using the UDES Model to evaluate and identify optimal solution locations with precision and efficiency. This approach leverages data-driven insights to analyze potential outcomes and select the most effective locations for implementation.

Check assigned progress on tasklist to dominate the bike parking management

Check assigned progress on the tasklist to ensure efficient oversight and maintain control over bike parking management. Monitoring updates and completed tasks allows for streamlined operations and effective decision-making to dominate the management process.

THE CHALLENGE

Explore Experiences and Data in One Month

BACKGROUND

Chaotic Bike Parking in the Absence of Bike Racks

OUR CLIENTS

The government is seeking feedback on a new bike regulatory system to increase monitoring of AFAC's bike removal services, promote more timely and reasonable bike rack planning, and reduce chaotic bike parking in Delft.

RESEARCH

Gather Stakeholder Pieces

We spoke with one government official, two removal workers, and one rider to narrow down our goal with a comprehensive vision.

Municipality Clerk

“The bike removal shows low efficiency and high randomness.”

Removal Worker

“We won't usually tow bikes that are fastened to poles or trees.”

Cycler

“It's a bet; most of the time, I won't get penalized for improper parking, so I don't bother with a bike rack.”

Current Situation:
Regulate by AFAC (Bike Removal Company)

INSIGHTS

Unconfident of Bike Parking Distribution

The government cannot track clear data and trends to make bike rack iteration

Distrust for Bike Removal Company’s Progress

The extent of the government's engagement in the mutual enhancement of the bike removal company is limited.

Lack of efficiency in generating timely solutions

Underreporting is typical because of the randomization of fine lists, which involve different times, different inspectors, and variable cycling conditions.

DESIGN STRATEGY

Use an All-in-one platform to help clerks process and analyze data

FIRST EXPLORATION

Combine map and dashboard sketches based on a half-day design sprint

The design of lists of cards was dropped and a map visualization was incorporated with a comprehensive dashboard with rankings to offer intuitive geographical insights and ensure a target-oriented and actionable display of performance metrics.

WIREFRAMES

USER FEEDBACK

“The prototype is very helpful for the analytics, however, it’s difficult for us to target the problems and generate the rack placing solution for the unracked bikes”

CHALLENGE 01

How can I simplify the data visualization?

LAYOUT IMPROVEMENT

Simplify the layout by decreasing the layers of windows

Chunk the sections to basic information, progress data and surrounding data, instead of using drop down and floating cards, making the interface clear and straight-forward

METRIX CHANGE

Ease surrounding data overload by dividing the legend scale and parameter

DATA VISUALIZATION

Design intuitive and feasible map visualization to clarify data

DATA ANALYSIS

Reorganize the data input and output based on user needs and UDES model

In order to use urban planning simulation to test their solutions before implementation, I reorganized the data input and output flow based on user needs

SIMULATION PROCESS

Reorganize the data input and output flow based on user needs

- Fill in the parameters step by step
- Hover and click to fill in the parameter information

SIMULATION OUTCOME

Analyze simulation outcome through timelines and locations

- Store simulation history in tabs
- Analyze the dynamic patterns of certain observation points assigned

Good Collaboration with Colleagues

I am good at fostering close collaboration with engineers to bridge the gap between design and technical implementation. For example, I organized a workshop with three engineers to collaboratively discuss the user flow and data processing, ensuring that the design was both user-centered and technically feasible.

Good at designing with complex tasks and data

I am good at turning intricate processes into intuitive user experiences. For instance, I developed data visualizations and designed a simulation process that enabled users to interact with and understand multifaceted datasets effortlessly.

What Sets Me Apart