Ouranos

I worked on the creation of new applications and the general redesign of the Eridanis data platform : Ouranos. This platform contains numerous modules for communities to manage their data and resources.

My role
Product Designer

Client
Eridanis

Timeline
12 months (2022)

Overview

Context

Following its evolution and the creation of new modules on its platform, Eridanis decided to modernize and rebrand the platform.

Eridanis works with local authorities and public services. The modules are therefore aimed at town halls and mayors. The aim is to create a clear, easy-to-use platform to enable local authorities to manage their resources as efficiently as possible.

Design process

Each module is designed with the community in mind. UX workshops are set up to gather requirements, then wireframes and prototypes are created to be tested and validated directly by the departments concerned. Once the requested modifications have been made, the module is developed and added to the platform.

Initial thinking

Target Users

• Local authorities

• Elected officials

• Service agents

Research Methods

• Existing system

• Qualitative research (in-person interviews)

Probleme statement

Challenge

How might we create a single platform that offers a wide range of possibilities and can be used by as many agents and departments as possible ?

Prototyping and Testing

User Testing

Each module is thought through with the customer in advance, through workshops and interviews.

This initial information enables us to create the first wireframes and go back and forth on the overall design.

Tests on Figma prototypes enable us to be sure of the functionalities required by the customer and to develop them quickly afterward. This method saves a lot of time and ensures that the customer is satisfied with the result.

Design concept

Visual identity

Final Designs

Hypervision & real-time alerts

Centralize multi-source information from your software services and sensors for a real-time overview.

Receive automatic alerts based on customized business scenarios or analysis algorithms.

Water management

Ouranos connects to a variety of water management software applications, providing fast, daily data feedback.

This enables cities to identify suspicious expenditures, leaks, or even buildings that are unnecessarily over-consuming.

Takeaways

Reflection

This project required cooperation from all team members. We have created more than 15 modules. Each module created required upstream reflection with the engineers to find out what was feasible or not with the data available, and also with the requests made by customers. Through this project, I learned that iteration is key. Making rough visual prototypes can help better communication, and allow things to move faster.