Sensor Monitoring Dashboard
SHIPPEDThe primary operator interface: a real-time overview of all active sensors across greenhouse zones — temperature, humidity, CO₂, light intensity — with status-driven visual hierarchy.
The problem
Operators were managing sensor data through raw spreadsheet exports and disconnected alerts. There was no unified view, making it impossible to spot anomalies across zones without switching between multiple tools.
The core challenge wasn't data availability — it was data clarity. Operators had too much information and not enough signal.
The solution
A zoned dashboard with a card-per-sensor layout, where card state (normal, warning, critical) drives color and prominence. Operators see the full picture in one view and drill down only when a zone demands attention.
Key decisions
We debated chart-first vs status-first layout. Charts are visually impressive but operators don't need historical context during routine monitoring — they need to know right now if something is wrong. Status-first won. Charts are accessible in a secondary detail view.
I used to spend 20 minutes every morning checking spreadsheets. Now I open the dashboard and know in seconds if anything needs my attention.