FalconEye

UX/UI Design  |  HMI   |  Aviation
2025

Project overview

( Brief )
FalconEye is a Mission Console Interface designed for real-time control and co-ordination during Search and Rescue operations aboard Airbus C295 aircraft.
( Role )
UX & Visual Design, HMI Strategy, Scenario Modeling, Concept Visualization
( Tools )
Figma, Adobe photoshop, AI

Context & Objective

( About )
Airbus C295 MSA (Maritime Search & Rescue Variant)
( Mission Type )
Search and Rescue (SAR)
( User role )
Mission Operator
( Key Characteristics )
Experience in search and rescue operationsFocused on situational awareness and efficient decision-makingNeeds an intuitive and reliable user interface
( Objective )
Create an intuitive and efficient mission console interface to support SAR operations with clarity, speed, and precision - while aligning with aviation- grade Human Factors criteria.

Design Process

( Brief )

The Double Diamond is a design framework that guides teams through two phases. 
1) Discover & Define  2) Develop and Deliver.

Discover

Studied SAR missions, aircraft environments (Airbus C295), and mission operator workflows. Identified key needs like quick zone marking and situational awareness.

01

Define

Framed the goal: Design an interface that enables mission operators to act fast and accurately during rescue missions. Prioritized features: zone marking, team tracking, alert management.

02

Ideate

Sketched layout ideas. Focused on a map-first UI with supporting modules (comms, overlays, tasks). Used a dark theme with color for alerts.

03

Prototype

Built high-fidelity UI and tested it in cockpit-like renders. Refined based on usability and visual clarity under pressure.

04

Information
Architecture

( Functionality Map )

Wireframes

& Prototypes

( Wireframes )
( Hi-fidelity prototype )

( Key features )

Marking Drop-Off Zones

Touch-based controls for marking, adjusting, and color-coding rescue zones for clear identification.

01

Live Mission Map

Real-time tracking of aircraft and mission progress, with weather and satellite data integration.

02

Task Timeline

Chronological task tracker with alerts, ensuring timely execution of mission tasks.

03

Multimodal Interactions

Adaptable for touch, hardware controls, and voice commands for a seamless experience in varying environments.

04

Dynamic UI Elements

Context-sensitive design, minimizing distractions and focusing on relevant data as the mission progresses.

05

Intuitive Control Units

Ergonomically designed interface with easy-to-reach controls for reducing cognitive load during high-pressure tasks.

06

( Final Design  )

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