Advanced sensor for rapid detection of forest fires
FireWave
Overview
Firewave is a cutting-edge solution for detecting and monitoring forest fires before they spiral out of control.
It is an innovative initiative that is revolutionizing early detection through a state-of-the-art system of sound-based sensors strategically placed in high-risk areas. With Firewave, fire brigades can be assured that they will always be one step ahead of potential wildfires, protecting both lives and property
The Problem
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Each year, hundreds of lives are lost, tens of thousands of buildings are destroyed, and over 4.5 million homes are at high risk due to expanding living areas in fire-prone regions.
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Annually, billions of animals are killed, CO2 emissions rise by 10%, and air and water pollution occur due to the burning of forests and vegetation.
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The economic cost of fires is estimated to be in the billions of dollars every year.
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The damage caused by fires is exponential and worsens over time, making it crucial to take preventative measures.
Process
stakeholder research
Concept creation
User testing
Limited Beta
Official launch
Research
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Identify key user personas and their goals, needs, and preferences before, during, and after a fire through surveys, interviews, or focus groups
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Understand the advantages and disadvantages of competing wildfire fire detection technologies and user interfaces.
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Prioritize features based on user feedback and preferences, evaluate the information architecture, and ensure critical features are easy to find and use.
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Research the market for similar tools
Key Insights
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The common fire detection technologies that exist today are very expensive and the warning for fires sometimes comes too late.
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There are cheap fire detection technologies, the problem is that they warn of a fire after it has started and their detection range is not wide
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Patients do not know what is relevant that the doctor should know
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Patients do not always remember all their medical information
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Doctors spend a lot of time finding old records of treatment plans
User Profile
Based on the research of what features the different personas need and what can be provided in the initial phase, it was decided that the first personas that will receive a response will be:
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Security guards who receive the first fire alerts
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Residents
Tablet
APP
Dashboard
Features
Detailed UX Design for the town security officer
Saas dashboard platform for the town security officer who receive the first fire alerts from the field sensor
Features
Weather status
Saas dashboard platform for the town security officer who receive the first fire alerts from the field sensor
Fire heat scale
Saas dashboard platform for the town security officer who receive the first fire alerts from the field sensor
Timeline
Saas dashboard platform for the town security officer who receive the first fire alerts from the field sensor
Dashboard navigation
Saas dashboard platform for the town security officer who receive the first fire alerts from the field sensor
Info panel
Saas dashboard platform for the town security officer who receive the first fire alerts from the field sensor
Smartphone application for the Security guards who receive the first fire alerts
Beta & User feedback
After creating detailed wireframes for the main platform screen, I consulted with the primary users, the security guards, to ensure that the system was intuitive and met their requirements. They quickly understood how the system works and appreciated the fact that there is both a web-based system accessible from anywhere, even in the car computer, and an application for the smartphone.
They provided feedback that this platform would make their work faster, which is a game-changer for them
Detailed Design
Patient onboarding phases
