Project iCORDS

My role at iCORDS

iCORDS initially developed a basic framework for the platform, which required enhancements to improve user-friendliness and navigation.

It was essential that the platform also aligned with the needs of our stakeholders, particularly oil companies. I took the lead in designing a platform tailored for geoscientists, ensuring it would be accessible globally across modern browsers. In addition to my design responsibilities, I served as the art director, overseeing the branding from the outset of this project. Since joining iCORDS, I have successfully designed and launched versions 1.0 and 1.1, and I am currently working on the design for version 2.

Team

I became part of a diverse team of developers from around the globe, bringing together a remarkable array of knowledge and skills that we exchanged with one another. We collaborated on concepts, behaviors, and motivations to find effective solutions. Additionally, our group lunches provided a wonderful opportunity to share our stories and celebrate our different cultures. This experience is one I will always cherish.

Strategy

We organized meetings with geologists, the development team, and platform users to collect comprehensive information and requirements regarding the geoscience domain. Drawing from the collective insights shared during our daily scrum meetings, I developed sketches, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes. This process established a clear plan for our subsequent steps.

Planning

Following numerous wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and thorough quality assurance, we finalized the user interface and feature flow for the upcoming versions of the project.

Prior to launching the platform for public paying subscribers, we had the advantage of our sponsors testing it throughout the development process. Their feedback provided valuable insights into preferences and concerns that we may not have considered. We carefully integrated their suggestions, enhancing them further to improve the overall experience.