Category
Desktop Software UI, Industrial Interface Design
Role
UI/UX Design, Desktop Software UI, Data Visualization, UX Writing, UI System Architecture
Client
Vector Scientific Testing Devices
Date
Oct 23, 2023
I designed the desktop UI for Vector Scientific’s physical testing devices, making it easy for users to create, run, and analyze test methods through a simplified and structured interface.
The interface uses a dark theme and technical iconography tailored for engineering and lab environments. All modules were built to prioritize result legibility and traceable accuracy.
Project Summary
The project involved designing multiple interfaces for starting tests, monitoring data flow, visualizing results, editing methods, and configuring system parameters. The software is used to operate various physical test modules (e.g., tension, compression, flexural testing).
The main control dashboard was segmented into four areas: “Tests”, “Methods”, “Results”, and “Settings”. These were displayed using visually distinct cards to support long working hours in technical environments.
The method creation screen opens with application-specific presets and allows easy access to existing methods. The test screen includes real-time data graphs, and the results page combines tabular and graphical displays for clear comparison.
Challenges and Solutions
The main challenge was designing for a highly technical user base familiar with complex testing procedures. To address this, the interface was stripped of distractions and optimized for data-centric workflows.
Each screen was divided into micro flows to support decision-making during device use. For example, the “Start Test” to “View Results” sequence was designed to complete with minimal interaction. Bright yellow highlights were used strategically against the dark theme to draw attention to key areas.
In addition, safety alerts and feedback were embedded into critical areas (such as “Zero,” “Go Zero,” and “Complete Test”) to prevent operator error during high-precision operations.
