Challenge Summary
Welcome to the "RUX - 72HR Manufacturing Applications Flow Design Concepts Challenge"! In this challenge, we want to rethink, redesign and improve the UI/UX of the selected screens from a web based solution that provides real-time visibility and monitoring of production and quality process by using data from sensors as well as manually entered data. We are looking for your best ideas and concepts to WOW our customer!
Let us know if you have any questions!
What is a RUX Challenge?
The RUX (Rapid User Experience) challenge uses the same format as our famous LUX Challenge except it is not "Live" at an event. The RUX Challenge Series provides you with an opportunity to show digital leaders from some of the largest companies in the world just how good your concept and user experience (UI/UX) design skills are.
RUX (Rapid User Experience) challenges are fast, fun, and have more chances for you to capture prize money!
Note: You do not need to have RUX challenge experience to join this challenge - Just jump in and give it a try! Make sure to follow the challenge details, the challenge forum and ask questions.
Full Description & Project Guide
The goal of this challenge is to take the provided design problem, analyze the user experience and provide better design concepts and visual ideas on how the application might look and work!
RUX Challenge Timeline and Rolling Checkpoint
- Submission Start: 02/16/2018 at 20:00 PM EST
- Rolling Checkpoint Start: 02/18/2018 at 08:00 AM EST
- Submission End: 02/19/2018 at 20:00 PM EST
We are offering 5 Prizes Placements:
1) 1st Placement: $2000
2) 2nd Placement: $1500
3) 3rd Placement: $1000
4) 4th Placement: $750
5) 5th Placement: $500
- Plus 8 placements for Rolling Checkpoint prizes @ $100 each!
Note: Important Rolling Checkpoint Details
- Adam Morehead [adroc] will be available for early submissions and Rolling Feedback!
- We will answer questions and provide Rolling Feedback as fast as possible.
- You must watch the Forum for your feedback!
* All initial qualifying checkpoint submissions will win $100 (8 Placements)
Background Overview
Our customer is a glass bottle manufacturing company with manufacturing plants across the globe. They are in the process of designing and developing a solution that provides real-time visibility and monitoring of glass bottle production and quality by using data from sensors as well as manually entered data. In each manufacturing line (shopfloor) the product is manufactured, visually inspected by QC (Quality Control) and then sampled/audited by QA. (Quality Assurance)
This real-time monitoring application consists of 2 parts:
1. Touch-Screen Native Windows application
- The touch-screen is used for entering quality inspection feedback that then goes to the machine operator who in turn takes corrective action to fix any defects.
- The application also has screens for QA audits so that they can decide to accept/reject a product lot (group of products).
Touch-Screen Primary users
- Machine (HE) Operator
- Quality Control Checker (QC Checker)
- Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector)
- Persona: Users typically have a high-school education, also work in night shifts
2. Web-based application
The web-based (Responsive) application is used for reporting the production and quality KPIs for a specific job (production run)
Web Based Primary users
- Plant Manager
- Quality Control Manager (QC Manager)
- Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager)
- Persona: Users are typically graduates/post-graduates specializing in their functional areas
Challenge Goals
- The goal of this challenge is to improve the UI/UX of the selected user flows and make it easier to understand the data (as the reports can be complex)
- Responsive: When designing the web-based reporting tool keep in mind that it is a responsive application. Think mobile first while designing (and planning your grid). In this challenge we are focusing on desktop and touch monitors views, some mobile screens can be designed in future.
- This high level data must be easy to read and understand
- Think what are the key actions on both environments (Desktop and Touch Based Screen). i.e.: what items should be easy to touch and drill down, which elements must be above the fold, what are the key metrics to show.
- Overall layout and data visualization needs to be improved significatively.
- Think about the flow of this application. If the data will be entered using a touch display, provide the correct sizes for all touchable elements.
- If you were to introduce new concepts like cognitive - how might that improve the reports?
- Touchscreen: The data entry flow must be easy and fast.
Screen Requirements
For this challenge, we are looking for the below pages to be designed/considered in your concepts. The screen functionality details listed below are suggested functionality for consideration. Do not allow the suggestions below to impact the creativity of design. If there is a better way to accomplish the same goal, then feel free to take creative liberties.
See wireframes for reference and guidance on the data.
A) Touch Screen Application (Primarily for Data Entry)
- These screens are on a native Windows application, but all user interactions will be made using touch screen capabilities.
1) CE Setout / Add CE Setout
- QC inspection based on samples taken from the production run for a specific hour; recording of defects found in moulds
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/CESetoutMould.aspx
2) QA Sampling / Add QA Sampling
- QA audits of product lots (batch) and decision of pass/fail of a lot (batch)
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/QAInspection.aspx
3) Operator Actions
- Recording of actions taken by the Machine operator based on the feedback from QC inspection and the defects recorded
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/Heoperator.aspx
B) Web Application Screens (Primarily for Reporting = data visualization)
1) Landing Dashboard / Data Drill Down
- This screen provide a snapshot view of production and losses at each stage for jobs running on 3 lines
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/
- For data drill down view, use this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/B4PictorialView.aspx
2) Job Run Summary
- Job run details, losses, QC inspections & QA audits
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/rptJobOff.aspx
2.3) Job Run Comparison
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/JobOffComparison.aspx
- You must select 2 or more “jobs” to be able to compare.
C) Presentation Screen - 1920x1080 (16:9 Ratio)
- In a RUX challenge, this screen is the way to showcase your concept so keep it simple and make it look good!
- If you were walking into a meeting and needed to sell your idea - use this screen to showcase your concept.
- This concepts has 2 parts so showcase that in your presentation screen.
- We will be presenting your designs as part of conference on Tuesday!
Screen Sizes
This application is going to be developed as a Web Application:
- Windows Touch Application 17” Display: 1280px x 1024px (Avoid scrolls for this device)
- Have in mind that this is not a Tablet/iPad application. It is a normal monitor/display but with touch capabilities.
- Desktop: 1280px width with Height adjusting accordingly
Downloads
- See Challenge Forum
Design Branding
- See Challenge Forum
- Font and Design Style: Open to Designers!
- This should be a professional looking application with an engaging and modern theme
Marvel App Prototype
- We need you to upload your screens to Marvel App.
- Please request your MarvelApp prototype link in forums. Use the correct thread to do that.
- You will be provided for 2 Marvel Prototypes, one for desktop and one for touch based screens.
- You must include your Marvel prototypes links in your Notes/Declaration file as part of your final submission.
Judging Criteria
Your submission will be judged on the following criteria:
- Overall idea and execution of concepts
- How well does your design align with the objectives of the challenge
- Execution and thoughtfulness put into the solving the problem
- Overall design and user experience
- Cleanliness of screen design and user flow
Target Audience
- Web Application: Plant Manager, QC Manager, QA Manager
- Touch Screen Application: Machine (HE) Operator, QC Checker and QA Inspector
Submission & Source Files
Preview Image
Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024px JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place a screenshot of your submission within it.
Submission File
- Submit JPG/PNG for your submission files.
- Submit Marvel App for your design.
Source Files
All original source files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Sketch!
Final Fixes
This RUX might have Final Fixes!
Let us know if you have any questions!
What is a RUX Challenge?
The RUX (Rapid User Experience) challenge uses the same format as our famous LUX Challenge except it is not "Live" at an event. The RUX Challenge Series provides you with an opportunity to show digital leaders from some of the largest companies in the world just how good your concept and user experience (UI/UX) design skills are.
RUX (Rapid User Experience) challenges are fast, fun, and have more chances for you to capture prize money!
Note: You do not need to have RUX challenge experience to join this challenge - Just jump in and give it a try! Make sure to follow the challenge details, the challenge forum and ask questions.
Full Description & Project Guide
The goal of this challenge is to take the provided design problem, analyze the user experience and provide better design concepts and visual ideas on how the application might look and work!
RUX Challenge Timeline and Rolling Checkpoint
- Submission Start: 02/16/2018 at 20:00 PM EST
- Rolling Checkpoint Start: 02/18/2018 at 08:00 AM EST
- Submission End: 02/19/2018 at 20:00 PM EST
We are offering 5 Prizes Placements:
1) 1st Placement: $2000
2) 2nd Placement: $1500
3) 3rd Placement: $1000
4) 4th Placement: $750
5) 5th Placement: $500
- Plus 8 placements for Rolling Checkpoint prizes @ $100 each!
Note: Important Rolling Checkpoint Details
- Adam Morehead [adroc] will be available for early submissions and Rolling Feedback!
- We will answer questions and provide Rolling Feedback as fast as possible.
- You must watch the Forum for your feedback!
* All initial qualifying checkpoint submissions will win $100 (8 Placements)
Background Overview
Our customer is a glass bottle manufacturing company with manufacturing plants across the globe. They are in the process of designing and developing a solution that provides real-time visibility and monitoring of glass bottle production and quality by using data from sensors as well as manually entered data. In each manufacturing line (shopfloor) the product is manufactured, visually inspected by QC (Quality Control) and then sampled/audited by QA. (Quality Assurance)
This real-time monitoring application consists of 2 parts:
1. Touch-Screen Native Windows application
- The touch-screen is used for entering quality inspection feedback that then goes to the machine operator who in turn takes corrective action to fix any defects.
- The application also has screens for QA audits so that they can decide to accept/reject a product lot (group of products).
Touch-Screen Primary users
- Machine (HE) Operator
- Quality Control Checker (QC Checker)
- Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector)
- Persona: Users typically have a high-school education, also work in night shifts
2. Web-based application
The web-based (Responsive) application is used for reporting the production and quality KPIs for a specific job (production run)
Web Based Primary users
- Plant Manager
- Quality Control Manager (QC Manager)
- Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager)
- Persona: Users are typically graduates/post-graduates specializing in their functional areas
Challenge Goals
- The goal of this challenge is to improve the UI/UX of the selected user flows and make it easier to understand the data (as the reports can be complex)
- Responsive: When designing the web-based reporting tool keep in mind that it is a responsive application. Think mobile first while designing (and planning your grid). In this challenge we are focusing on desktop and touch monitors views, some mobile screens can be designed in future.
- This high level data must be easy to read and understand
- Think what are the key actions on both environments (Desktop and Touch Based Screen). i.e.: what items should be easy to touch and drill down, which elements must be above the fold, what are the key metrics to show.
- Overall layout and data visualization needs to be improved significatively.
- Think about the flow of this application. If the data will be entered using a touch display, provide the correct sizes for all touchable elements.
- If you were to introduce new concepts like cognitive - how might that improve the reports?
- Touchscreen: The data entry flow must be easy and fast.
Screen Requirements
For this challenge, we are looking for the below pages to be designed/considered in your concepts. The screen functionality details listed below are suggested functionality for consideration. Do not allow the suggestions below to impact the creativity of design. If there is a better way to accomplish the same goal, then feel free to take creative liberties.
See wireframes for reference and guidance on the data.
A) Touch Screen Application (Primarily for Data Entry)
- These screens are on a native Windows application, but all user interactions will be made using touch screen capabilities.
1) CE Setout / Add CE Setout
- QC inspection based on samples taken from the production run for a specific hour; recording of defects found in moulds
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/CESetoutMould.aspx
2) QA Sampling / Add QA Sampling
- QA audits of product lots (batch) and decision of pass/fail of a lot (batch)
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/QAInspection.aspx
3) Operator Actions
- Recording of actions taken by the Machine operator based on the feedback from QC inspection and the defects recorded
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/Heoperator.aspx
B) Web Application Screens (Primarily for Reporting = data visualization)
1) Landing Dashboard / Data Drill Down
- This screen provide a snapshot view of production and losses at each stage for jobs running on 3 lines
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/
- For data drill down view, use this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/B4PictorialView.aspx
2) Job Run Summary
- Job run details, losses, QC inspections & QA audits
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/rptJobOff.aspx
2.3) Job Run Comparison
- Please see this link for content reference: https://rtmimockup.azurewebsites.net/JobOffComparison.aspx
- You must select 2 or more “jobs” to be able to compare.
C) Presentation Screen - 1920x1080 (16:9 Ratio)
- In a RUX challenge, this screen is the way to showcase your concept so keep it simple and make it look good!
- If you were walking into a meeting and needed to sell your idea - use this screen to showcase your concept.
- This concepts has 2 parts so showcase that in your presentation screen.
- We will be presenting your designs as part of conference on Tuesday!
Screen Sizes
This application is going to be developed as a Web Application:
- Windows Touch Application 17” Display: 1280px x 1024px (Avoid scrolls for this device)
- Have in mind that this is not a Tablet/iPad application. It is a normal monitor/display but with touch capabilities.
- Desktop: 1280px width with Height adjusting accordingly
Downloads
- See Challenge Forum
Design Branding
- See Challenge Forum
- Font and Design Style: Open to Designers!
- This should be a professional looking application with an engaging and modern theme
Marvel App Prototype
- We need you to upload your screens to Marvel App.
- Please request your MarvelApp prototype link in forums. Use the correct thread to do that.
- You will be provided for 2 Marvel Prototypes, one for desktop and one for touch based screens.
- You must include your Marvel prototypes links in your Notes/Declaration file as part of your final submission.
Judging Criteria
Your submission will be judged on the following criteria:
- Overall idea and execution of concepts
- How well does your design align with the objectives of the challenge
- Execution and thoughtfulness put into the solving the problem
- Overall design and user experience
- Cleanliness of screen design and user flow
Target Audience
- Web Application: Plant Manager, QC Manager, QA Manager
- Touch Screen Application: Machine (HE) Operator, QC Checker and QA Inspector
Submission & Source Files
Preview Image
Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024px JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place a screenshot of your submission within it.
Submission File
- Submit JPG/PNG for your submission files.
- Submit Marvel App for your design.
Source Files
All original source files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Sketch!
Final Fixes
This RUX might have Final Fixes!
Please read the challenge specification carefully and watch the forums for any questions or feedback concerning this challenge. It is important that you monitor any updates provided by the client or Studio Admins in the forums. Please post any questions you might have for the client in the forums.