Asset Details: Cutting Through the Noise

A dashboard redesign focused on clarity, signal, and speed. I rebuilt the Asset Details experience from the ground up—transforming dense, scattered data into a clean, scalable UI that helps engineers spot issues before they become breakdowns.

Role

UX Designer

Industry

Industrial

Duration

2 months

Project Overview

At a Glance

  • Maintenance and reliability engineers manage hundreds of assets to prevent equipment breakage and work stoppage, but older tools buried critical insights in dense tables and scattered charts.


  • The new Asset Details Dashboard gives users a clear, unified view — showing everything from performance trends to maintenance history and operational status, all in one place. To enable them to quickly spot anomalies in their asset to address before a breakdown.

Goal

  • Redesign the Asset Details experience from the ground up — aligning with design system to deliver a cleaner, smarter, and more scalable interface.

Collaboration

  • I worked closely with PMs, SMEs, developers, and end-users — running design reviews and working sessions to stay aligned and ensure the solution felt intuitive and actionable.

Tackling Evolving Requirements

Key Challenge

  • Frequent and unpredictable changes from PMs, SMEs, and Tech POs led to constant design iterations and shifting priorities.

Problem-Solving Strategy

  • Regular check-ins and feedback sessions facilitated a dynamic design process, enabling us to adapt to changing requirements and maintain a shared understanding of the project's direction.


  • I also made sure to contribute to a clear record of design decisions and requirement changes so we could maintain transparency and stay on the same page.

Simplifying Complex Challenges

Key Challenge

  • Asset data was dense and scattered — performance metrics, maintenance history, and operational status were hard to interpret and act on quickly.

Problem-Solving Strategy

  • I focused on clarity and usability by simplifying the data layout and grouping related insights.
    Ran A/B tests, concept reviews, and usability sessions to validate what worked — and fix what didn’t.
    This helped me spot data inconsistencies early and create an experience that felt smoother, smarter, and easier to navigate.

Addressing Scalability Concerns

Key Challenge

  • We needed a design that could grow — handling more assets and data without slowing down or overwhelming users.

Problem-Solving Strategy

  • I designed modular components that could easily scale with the system.


  • Throughout, I ran usability check-ins to make sure performance stayed strong — even as complexity increased.


  • This made the interface flexible enough to expand without losing clarity or speed.

Achieving Project Success

Enhanced Usability

  • By streamlining the interface and aligning with the design system, we boosted user satisfaction. SUS scores came in at 84 — far above the industry average of 68.

Positive Stakeholder Feedback

  • Brought key stakeholders along early and often, which helped secure buy-in and validate the design direction.

Consistent Design Language

  • Followed Honeywell’s design system to align the experience — ensuring visual consistency and reinforcing the brand across the APM suite.

Closing Thoughts

Designing Through Communication

  • This project really showed me how powerful open communication and adaptability can be. Staying engaged with users and stakeholders helped me boost satisfaction — and sharpen my instincts through design reviews, A/B tests, and usability sessions.


  • The insights gained from this experience instilled a process that now emphasizes iterative design, user-centered feedback integration, and a clear understanding of the project's objectives in every challenge I undertake.

Copyright 2025 by Rob Jones

Copyright 2025 by Rob Jones

Copyright 2025 by Rob Jones

Copyright 2025 by Rob Jones

Copyright 2025 by Rob Jones