Radial
2024
A speculative interface concept for a renewable energy firm—visualising complex system data through a minimal, structured UI
Project Focus
– Strategic concept development
– UX and interface design
– Information design
– Narrative articulation
Concept
Radial is a speculative interface design exercise focused on the visualisation of complex environmental data within a renewable energy context. Developed for a hypothetical platform, the project explores how information such as energy output, ecological impact, and project timelines might be presented with clarity and coherence.
Contextual Insights
As the renewable energy sector becomes increasingly data-driven, the challenge lies not in generating information but in presenting it in ways that are both accessible and actionable. Radial responds to this by prioritising legibility, ease of use, and balance between technical depth and user simplicity.
The dashboard was conceived to cater to a broad user base—experts and non-specialists alike—emphasising clarity without compromising complexity.
Design Approach
The design process centred around intuitive navigation and clean aesthetics. Information was structured within a minimal dashboard interface, with visualisations that guide rather than overwhelm. Data is layered and collapsible, allowing users to move fluidly between high-level insights and granular detail.
Visual hierarchy, restrained colour palettes, and typographic clarity were used to support seamless user interaction, creating an interface that communicates technical content with understated precision.
End Note
Though speculative, Radial served as a focused exploration of information design within the context of sustainability. It reinforced the value of simplicity as a vehicle for clarity—particularly when translating technical systems into user-facing environments.