Redesign My Fire Watch
An all-in-one fire monitoring and prevention solution for farms, a redesign based on previous project "My Fire Watch"
UX design, UX research, Redesign, Case study
2024 Winter-2025 Spring
UX Research, UI/UX Design,
Redesign
Why Redesign?
The more I dive into UX/UI articles and websites, the more I began to feel that some of my designs could benefit from further improvements. So, I decided to take a closer look at the My Fire Watch project in my portfolio.
You can check out My Fire Watch to take a look,
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Design Result
In the new design, I focused on the content of the desktop application, creating a more comprehensive, one-stop fire prevention platform by encouraging users to connect various monitoring devices and fire prevention facilities that are already in use.
Design Process
Existing Issues in "My Fire Watch"
- High equipment costs: New fire monitoring posts need to be purchased, but many farms already have monitoring devices or cannot afford the high replacement costs.
- Limited data accuracy: Weather data only covers short-term (daily) forecasts, and cannot provide a clear assessment of fire risk.
- Lack of personalized recommendations: Fire prevention suggestions are primarily based on geographic factors, ignoring human factors such as electrical faults, insufficient equipment maintenance, etc.
- Limited evacuation tool functionality: The escape map feature is similar to Google Maps, lacking added value.
- Incomplete insurance features: Only insurance information is available, without functionality for handling claims disputes or providing evidence for fire-related claims.
- Platform mismatch: The design focuses on mobile, but many farmers prefer to manage tasks on a computer, making it inconvenient to use.
Current Issues in Existing Fire Prevention Systems
Remote Farms Face Higher Risks: Farms in remote areas cannot rely on firefighting services, and farmers are largely responsible for protecting their property.
Fire Insurance and Prevention Are Separate: Insurance and fire prevention systems often operate independently, with inaccurate data, making it harder for farmers to assess risks and file claims.
Multi-Device Fire Prevention Is Common: Over 30% of farms use two or more devices for fire prevention, indicating that farmers are aware of the need for multiple layers of fire protection.
Firefighting Products Lack Integration: Existing firefighting products/systems are fragmented and lack connectivity, making it difficult for farmers to choose and use them effectively.
Design Process
Redesigning Sitemap
Redesigning Userflow
Redesigning Low-fidelity prototype
Redesigning UI Style
Result Overview
High-fidelity Prototype
Interactive Prototype
Q & A
Farmers are generally concerned about privacy breaches. How can we ensure that users' privacy is not compromised?
The current plan is to invite users to upload their data to a secure cloud platform. The data will only be processed and classified within the cloud platform, minimizing the risk of data leakage.
Will a mobile version be released?
Of course! The mobile version provides users with practical fire prevention assistance. The user's environment is on the farm, both indoors and outdoors, away from the office area.
How to generate revenue?
There are multiple ways to generate revenue, such as inserting product recommendations for soft advertising in recommended articles and charging advertisers for placement. Paid online/offline courses for farm employees can also be offered in the knowledge center. Additionally, interfaces for various field monitoring devices can be sold, allowing users to access more accurate fire prediction models by purchasing these interfaces. The model versions can also be updated, with paying users receiving more precise fire prediction models.
