Case Study
Overview
Artists and producers from client studios want to be able to quickly view their 3D spaces in a map-like top down view, so that they can identify the geographic location of POIs (Point of Interest) quickly and edit parts of the space with more speed and precision.
This solution is meant to also help users more accurately place AR activations in the 3D space so it shows up in the right locations in the physical space.
Role and Outcome
I was given Product Requirements that encompassed client requests and features for an MVF with a fast turnaround. I designed the feature and the MVF launched on OKO web in the spring of 2023.
Designing a Site Map for Asset Management
Challenge: Design for These Requirements
Seamlessly Enter and Exit the Site Map
Creators should be able to seamlessly go back and forth between the map view and the 3D space.
Place, Edit, and View Details of POIs
Creators should be able to navigate the map, see existing POIs, edit POIs, comment on POIs, view details of POIs, and place new POIs.
Search and Filter
Creators must be able to search and filter through existing POIs in the space.
Additional Map to View Spaces as POIs
There should be a map view for each individual space, but also a holistic map view of all discoverable spaces in a geographic location.
Cross-Platform Development
The site map was a complex feature that would exist both within an individual space (“in space”) as a map of the space and in the space discovery page (“in hub”) as a map of discoverable spaces in a geographic location.
Early Research and Design
I drew inspiration from existing map products on the market that exhibited detail and complexity. Early designs were sketched out and taken through design critique before continuing iteration.
Designing a System
The pin markers in the map had several elements that were designed to visually communicate different components of the spatial experience. These elements include the image, icon, color, size, and more.
The Proposed Solution
DESIGN CONCEPT
FAMILIAR MAP BEHAVIORS
MAP OF DISCOVERABLE SPACES
DESIGN HANDOFF MEETING
Reflection
The spatial asset management system was a project focused on meeting the needs of a high-value client as soon as possible. The obstacles that came with this focus were uncertainties in the feature development plan and fast turnarounds in design deliverables. Although it was a sudden development, what made everything come together in the end was the swift and frequent communications between developer, designer, and product manager.
