What's SOM-V?
SOM-V stands for „software of precision audio monitor visualization“, also Som translates into "sound" in the portuguese language. A name I came up with.
The tool is used to visualize, cluster and label huge data sets of wildlife audio recordings. The visuals can be used for publications to monitor the health of the Amazon rainforest.
SOM-V, an intuitive tool for bioacoustic researchers.
01 - Intro
02 - User Flow
02 - User Persona
03 - LoFi to MidFi
04 - Usability Testing
05 - Moodboard & Style Tile
08 - Components & Prototype
What's Som-V?
SOM-V stands for „software of precision audio monitor visualization“, also Som translates into "sound" in the portuguese language. A name we came up with.
The tool is used to visualize, cluster and label huge data sets of wildlife audio recordings. The Visuals can be used for publications to monitor the health of the Amazon rainforest.
SOM-V, an intuitive tool for bioacoustic researchers.
Problem Statement
Our user persona Gabriel has collected numerous datasets of rainforest sounds. To progress, he needs an intuitive and easy to use tool to summarize his results fast and efficiently.
About
The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) is a major nonprofit institute for AI-based software technology.
Collaborating with Brazilian researchers, DFKI aims to track the Amazon rainforest's ecological health using AI to analyze wildlife sounds. The platform is built but the interface has not been designed.
Problem Statement
Our user persona Gabriel has collected numerous datasets of rainforest sounds. To progress, he needs an intuitive and easy to use tool to summarize his results fast and efficiently.
01 - Intro
02 - User Flow
02 - User Persona
03 - LoFi to MidFi
04 - Usability Testing
05 - Moodboard & Style Tile
08 - Components & Prototype
Problem: It is not clear when and which steps must be taken. It is also unclear which steps are optional.
Solution: A clear description and arrangement of the elements guides the user through the interface. In addition, optional buttons or fields are grayed out or only become visible when interaction is required or possible.
Steps that need to be taken
Problem: The user needs to have explanatory information regarding terminology and possibilities and, as is usual in this field of work, an introductory explanation of the user interface.
Solution: The description of the user interface can be called up again at any time. By working with pop-up windows it is also possible to use additional actions.
Pop-up windows
Problem: Once all settings have been made, the user needs space for the 3- and 2-dimensional visualizations to inspect the cluster and other data.
Solution: The left-hand section can be minimized to give full freedom and space. The option becomes available after the last step has been completed.
Results visualization
Problem: It is not clear when and which steps must be taken. It is also unclear which steps are optional.
Solution: A clear description and arrangement of the elements guides the user through the interface. In addition, optional buttons or fields are grayed out or only become visible when interaction is required or possible.
Steps that need to be taken
Problem: The user needs to have explanatory information regarding terminology and possibilities and, as is usual in this field of work, an introductory explanation of the user interface.
Solution: The description of the user interface can be called up again at any time. By working with pop-up windows it is also possible to use additional actions.
Pop-up windows
Problem: Once all settings have been made, the user needs space for the 3- and 2-dimensional visualizations to inspect the cluster and other data.
Solution: The left-hand section can be minimized to give full freedom and space. The option becomes available after the last step has been completed.
Results visualization
Problem: It is not clear when and which steps must be taken. It is also unclear which steps are optional.
Solution: A clear description and arrangement of the elements guides the user through the interface. In addition, optional buttons or fields are grayed out or only become visible when interaction is required or possible.
Steps that need to be taken
Problem: The user needs to have explanatory information regarding terminology and possibilities and, as is usual in this field of work, an introductory explanation of the user interface.
Solution: The description of the user interface can be called up again at any time. By working with pop-up windows it is also possible to use additional actions.
Pop-up windows
Problem: Once all settings have been made, the user needs space for the 3- and 2-dimensional visualizations to inspect the cluster and other data.
Solution: The left-hand section can be minimized to give full freedom and space. The option becomes available after the last step has been completed.
Results visualization
Steps that need to be taken
Problem: It is not clear when and which steps must be taken. It is also unclear which steps are optional.
Solution: A clear description and arrangement of the elements guides the user through the interface. In addition, optional buttons or fields are grayed out or only become visible when interaction is required or possible.
Steps that need to be taken
Problem: It is not clear when and which steps must be taken. It is also unclear which steps are optional.
Solution: A clear description and arrangement of the elements guides the user through the interface. In addition, optional buttons or fields are grayed out or only become visible when interaction is required or possible.
Pop-up windows
Problem: The user needs to have explanatory information regarding terminology and possibilities and, as is usual in this field of work, an introductory explanation of the user interface.
Solution: The description of the user interface can be called up again at any time. By working with pop-up windows it is also possible to use additional actions.
Pop-up windows
Problem: The user needs to have explanatory information regarding terminology and possibilities and, as is usual in this field of work, an introductory explanation of the user interface.
Solution: The description of the user interface can be called up again at any time. By working with pop-up windows it is also possible to use additional actions.
Results visualization
Problem: Once all settings have been made, the user needs space for the 3- and 2-dimensional visualizations to inspect the cluster and other data.
Solution: The left-hand section can be minimized to give full freedom and space. The option becomes available after the last step has been completed.
Results visualization
Problem: Once all settings have been made, the user needs space for the 3- and 2-dimensional visualizations to inspect the cluster and other data.
Solution: The left-hand section can be minimized to give full freedom and space. The option becomes available after the last step has been completed.
