RoverSketch

SO WHAT:

The RoverSketch (RSketch) tool enables current rover drivers of the Curiosity rover to quickly and visually plan out drive routes and autonomously update spacecraft commands, eliminating a once manual procedure conducted almost entirely via the command line.

MY ROLE:

• Lead and participated in vigorous user research: 
  I collaborated directly with cross-functional teams (designers, and trained rover planners) to design various UI/UX concepts for new rover planner
  drive visualization experience. I also implemented a continuous user feedback
  loop between rover planners and our design team to ensure continuous communication and user insight into our production.
   
• Conducted in person interviews with rover planners and observations: 
  I monitored rover planners in their nominal operations scenarios for +20 hours. In addition to generating clarity into their process, I produced storyboards and in person interviews with rover planners to understand tool performance and enhancements needed for improved software tools.
   
• UX / UI design ownership: I produced the entire visual design, user experiences, and final mock ups for development implementation of the RSketch product.