Fortigrid

Objective: The primary objective of this project is to design and develop a surveillance tower system that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in the defense tech startup scene. The project aims to showcase my product design skills, both in hardware and software, and highlight my expertise in industrial design, user experience (UX), user interface (UI), and software development.

Problem Understanding: Analyze and address the specific security and surveillance challenges that can be solved by an advanced surveillance tower system, particularly in the context of border security, military bases, and critical infrastructure protection.

• Industrial Design: Create detailed sketches and concept designs for the sentry tower hardware, showcasing my ability to blend form and function in industrial design.

• Hardware and Software Integration: Design a cohesive system that seamlessly integrates hardware components with software functionality, ensuring efficient and autonomous operation.

• User Experience Design: Develop a user-centric UX design for the sentry tower's control and monitoring interface, ensuring ease of use and accessibility for operators.

• User Interface Design: Craft a visually appealing and intuitive UI for the system dashboard, enhancing user interaction and data visualization.

Surveillance Tower Features (Industrial Design:

Autonomous Object Detection: The tower is equipped with advanced AI algorithms to autonomously detect and identify objects of interest, such as vehicles, drones, or unauthorized personnel.

• 360-Degree Surveillance: The tower features a 360-degree camera system for comprehensive monitoring of the surrounding area, ensuring no blind spots in surveillance.

• Long-Range Thermal Imaging: The inclusion of long-range thermal imaging cameras allows for the detection of objects in low-light conditions or through obstacles like smoke or fog.

• Radar Integration: The integration of radar technology enhances the tower's ability to track fast-moving objects and provides additional data for object identification.

• Real-Time Alert System: The tower is equipped with a real-time alert system that notifies security personnel of any detected threats, allowing for a quick response.

• Automated Tracking: Once an object of interest is detected, the tower's cameras can automatically track its movements, providing continuous monitoring until the threat is neutralized or leaves the area.

• Remote Control and Monitoring: Security personnel can remotely control the tower's cameras and access live feeds from a centralized control room, enabling efficient surveillance of multiple areas.

• Data Analytics and Reporting: The tower's system includes data analytics and reporting tools to analyze patterns, predict potential threats, and improve overall security measures.

• Durable and Weather-Resistant Design: The tower is built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, ensuring reliable operation in extreme weather and rugged terrains.

• Scalability and Integration: The system is designed to be scalable and easily integrated with existing security infrastructure, allowing for seamless expansion and upgrades as needed.

Surveillance Tower Dashboard (UX/UI)

1. I follow a linear design process and the first step I always do is identify the user and then create users flows.

2. I then quickly created some basic wireframes of what the user would want to see and be able to do.

3. Once I had the basic flow and screen layouts figured out I moved onto creating the hifi designs. I used googles material 3 library so that development would be streamlined and simple from a design system and component perspective.