Bedrock Ocean Exploration uses autonomous underwater robots to quickly and efficiently map the ocean floor. Their goal is to make high-quality seafloor data accessible to help industries like offshore wind, maritime security, and port management.They asked us to help them revamp their information architecture after discovering a new business opportunity during the Beta launch of their data product, prompting a pivot in direction.
The team found themselves forcing new patterns and features into an existing design system originally focused on file management, with an emphasis on viewing and organizing files on a map. As the product shifted toward survey planning, important functionality was poorly emphasized, creating a confusing experience. User testing revealed that users struggled to find key screens or took inefficient paths, confirming the need to revisit the user journey before adding new features.
