The ‘Compass Alignment’ feature

Overview

Surveyors were providing inaccurate compass readings — a critical issue for the business. This project aimed to introduce a user-friendly, reliable way to collect accurate compass data directly within the company’s 3D image-capturing app.

Role

I was the sole UX/UI designer on this project, responsible for research, ideation, prototyping, testing, and refining the feature.

Process

I began by speaking to surveyors, operations, and client-facing teams to understand the problem from all angles. Insights from those using the tool daily shaped my early concepts.

From there:

• Mapped pain points and business impact

• Sketched solution paths

• Prototyped key flows

• Collected iterative feedback

• Tested and refined based on real user input

Solution

An intuitive in-app feature that enables surveyors to capture accurate compass data with less friction and fewer errors.

Features

• Seamless compass capture flow embedded in the existing app, designed for quick, confident use in the field

• Reduced reliance on analogue tools

Benefits

• Significantly improved the accuracy of compass data

• Increased user trust and adoption

• Time savings in the field

• Better data consistency for the business