ChekRite
Death knell for analog inspections.
My Role
I designed the UI/UX and collaborated with the founder and the engineering team.
The Product
ChekRite is a digital solution for inspecting mining equipment. The system replaced a traditional paper-based workflow.
Goals
The plan was to create a proof of concept product and pilot with Australian mining outfits.
My goal was to create a viable field service app that ran on the iPad.
Analog :(
Equipment inspections are a critical component in every mining operation. Executed correctly they save money by identifying mechanical problems before they cause costly equipment downtime. Inspections are also an essential part of a mine's safety program.
Paper-based inspection reports and checklists are inaccurate.
Chekrite envisioned a cloud-based system that used off the shelf iPads. They enlisted me to help build the interface.
wireframes
I created a simple set of wireframes that echoed the core inspection task flow. It began with a user login, then the user chooses a piece of equipment, chooses an inspection type, then onto the inspection.
Through iteration, I adjusted the design to reflect their industry-specific workflow.
screens
Once I started working in full-color mockups, the founders became excited with the idea that the interface could mimic the grungy nature of heavy equipment.
Since this project took place during the height of the skeuomorphism design movement, it made sense to reference the color and texture of heavy equipment. The mechanics using our system were new to technology, so onscreen buttons that look like real buttons made sense.
impact
The founders came to me with a loose idea and through our collaboration they ended up with a viable product. The app design was central to their company and launch strategy.
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Named as one of Australia's top 100 innovations
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Pilot contracts became full fledged customers
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Fast cut inspection time in half
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100% distributed team, used timezones to my advantage
