Glowstats is a dashboard that aggregates metrics on Glow, a clean energy network. It allows user to track various data including the number of solar farms constructed, glow rewards, carbon credits.
Role
Lead User Experience Designer
Focus
UX Research, Visual Design, Platform Design
People:
Danmo Fu - Product Designer
Georges Maroun - Software Engineer
Glow is a climate initiative dedicated to replacing grid electricity with abundant clean energy. Its primary focus is solar, which has become far more cost-effective over the past decade. Rather than advocating for reduced consumption, Glow's strategy emphasizes producing enough renewable power to supplant fossil fuels. Central to this approach is a "recursive subsidy," which reinvests 100% of a solar farm's revenue into constructing additional solar installations, triggering a virtuous cycle of clean energy expansion.
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Pain Points
1. Users get overwhelmed by the amount of data
2.Investment and reward should be clear - game theory needs to be effectively deployed in the user experience
3. Crypto fintech could be confusing at first glance, immediate explanation is crucial in order to reach users
The Opportunity
We ran a competitive analysis of many other fintech companies and data providers to understand how they structured and packaged their products. We have discovered that the key is to have a clean yet flexible dashboard that allows the user to compare different sets of data with various time slicers. The success lies in the details, and how to make sure the data isn’t overwhelming while lightening up the user experience.
The Goal of Glowstats
The goal of the project is to make it easier for users to organize data on Glow - a dashboard that aggregates metrics on Glow, a clean energy network powered by the blockchain technology. It allows user to track various data including the number of solar farms constructed, glow rewards, carbon credits.
Glow Stats Design System
Over the course of the project, we have run a series of project audit workshop focusing on key components including Brand Asset, Interaction Design, Table Design. The critique follows a series of questions with goal of creating an optimal user experience.
1.Brand Assets Review
Evaluate the current color palette: Do they align with the brand?
Suggest additional or alternative colors for chart differentiation.
Review the font family and sizes for consistency and readability.
Recommend adding another font (if needed) for specific use cases (e.g., headings, charts).
Assess the visual hierarchy: Are key elements clear and easy to find?
Check for consistent spacing across components.
2.Interaction Design Feedback
Evaluate existing interactions: Are they engaging without being overdone?
Do they improve usability and feel polished?
Suggest simple interaction enhancements to make the site feel less rigid.
3.Table Design Review
Check if the information is easy to scan and interpret.
Review alignment, grouping, and hierarchy within the table content.
Evaluate font sizes, row heights, and column spacing for consistency and usability.
Suggest enhancements for visual appeal (e.g., alternating row colors, hover states).
4.Component Styling Audit
Review all reusable components (e.g., buttons, cards, modals) for consistency with the overall brand.
Ensure components are visually appealing and functional.
Suggest any specific improvements for styling or usability.
5.Final Adjustments & Summary
Summarize your key findings.
Provide actionable next steps for implementing improvements.
Answer any questions about the suggestions or priorities.