Data Organization for Scientists at WCS Canada
Redesigned a fragmented media workflow into an intuitive system
Project Role
UX Designer
Tool
Figma, Figjam
Timeline
Q1 2025
Team Size
4 UX/UI Designer + 1 Client (+ 1 mentor/professor)
Overview
The WCS Canada aims to reimagine the process of data collecting and cataloging experience for fieldwork scientists because they often operate in remote areas with inconsistent metadata and manual upload workflows.
Koyu's mission was to improve the efficiency, clarity, and usability of scientific data experience by designing a solution that truly supports field scientists in their natural working environments without changing too much of the current workflow.
The Problem
20yrs of data
haven't been organized and cataloged.
Solution & Impact
Speed up template preparation for future use
Create customizable templates ahead of time so the device is ready to capture and organize data effortlessly in the field.
Reduce manual typing workflow
Scan, autofill, and apply metadata across multiple files in seconds, no more repetitive typing and manual re-entry.
A unified submission portal for Digital Asset Manager
Simplifies the collection, review, and centralization of media submissions.
Lessons Learn
It's all about business needs
The current workflow from each fieldwork scientists are varied, it was hard to enhance their experience while not changing too much of their behaviour and their preference. I would re-examine scientist's current process and discussed with them directly about their journey, as well as evaluate the application.
Special thanks to our instructors, Velien and Sarah, for their invaluable guidance throughout our capstone project. Their support helped us find direction in our design process and gave us the confidence to communicate with our client in a professional setting.
