MVD Transmitter

CLIENT: Emerson Process Management

PLATFORM: Device

MVD Transmitter

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The “MVD (multivariable digital) Transmitter” is a device that monitors fluids processed into everyday consumable products such as bubble gum, perfumes, detergents, etc. to ensure the stability of the product. The next generation enhancements proposed increasing the controls from 2 buttons to 3 and an upgrade to the overall navigation. However, my exploration of a 5 button solution to simplify the workflow was accepted as the new design direction.  

I was the design lead responsible for designing the UI and navigation within the constraints of a 2-toned LED display, limited screen real-estate, and 3 buttons. I delivered the Process Flow, Wireframes, and Design Specifications.

Role

Research & Investigation

The original device operates with a 2 button control, utilizing a one direction looping scroll and linear navigation.

Description

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Deep Menu Structure

Simplifying Navigation with 5 Buttons

While exploring navigation solutions for a 3 button display, I proposed the idea for a 5 button solution, introducing 4 directional navigation and more efficient data entry. This proposal was investigated and successfully accepted as the new design direction.

Button Overload

The next generation prototype introduces a 3rd button control offering greater navigation flexibility. However, navigation is still limited and risks overloading buttons with functions.

Original device - 2 button control

Prototype - 3 button proposal

With the current 2 button navigation and 3 button proposal, the deep menu structure of the device makes it painfully slow to navigate and nearly impossible to go back a screen.

Information Architecture

Wireframes

5 Button Proposal

Password Entry

Data Entry & Editing

Viewing Data

Navigating between menus and within menus

Supported Tasks