Rudder

Project Background

The development of the Yard Control App was initiated to address the inefficiencies and bottlenecks commonly faced in yard management. Traditional yard management methods were manual, time-consuming, and prone to errors. The need for a digital solution that could automate and simplify yard operations was evident.

Value

The Yard Control App provides significant value by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing wait times, improving accuracy in yard operations, and increasing overall productivity. The app ensures that yard operations are smooth, timely, and well-coordinated, leading to better resource utilization and cost savings.

My Role

As the lead designer, I was responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and overseeing the implementation of the Yard Control App. My responsibilities included user research, wireframing, prototyping, and ensuring the app's usability and functionality met the users' needs.

Design Challenges and Solutions

User Interface Design

Challenge: Accommodates the large fingers of drivers and guards, who often use the app outdoors under direct sunlight.

Solution:

Adopted a user-centric design approach, conducting extensive user testing to ensure that the interface is intuitive and accessible for users with larger fingers.
Designed the app with a high-contrast interface, ensuring all elements are easily readable in various lighting conditions.

Home Page

Truck Info

Equipment Info

Trip Info

Device Constraints

Challenge: The app had to be designed to function effectively on low-cost devices with limited hardware.

Solution: Optimized the app to run smoothly on low-cost devices by minimizing resource usage and implementing efficient coding practices.

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Features

Driver self-check-in, check-in/check-out by guards, 8-point container inspection, integration with the appointment system, and automatic spot/dock assignment.