STRUCTR
UX DESIGN
Product
RESEARCH
INTERACTION
Structr combines AI-powered cameras mounted on construction helmets with bone conduction technology to detect and alert workers of hazards, while enabling hands-free communication and safety monitoring through a management app. The system addresses the high rate of construction accidents by proactively warning workers of dangers.
Specifications
Role: Team Lead, UX Research
Team:
Suji Kim, Product Design
Lucilla Fell, Visual Lead
Cecilia Li, UX Research, UX Strategy
Duration: 10 Weeks
Tools: Figma, Rhino 3D, Keyshot, Illustrator, After Effect
Why
The employees in the construction sites has to work in most dangerous environments than any industry. They also face a huge language gap on daily basis.
How
Investigate the root causes of fatal injuries and examine the conditions or events that precipitate them. At the same time, understand the culture of the construction site to enable an easy communication.
What
Utilize computer vision and other AI processing to recognize on-site dangers, inform workers, and enable streamlined communication, while providing managers with an integrated project management platform.
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Discovery
Problem
The employees at construction sites have to work in more dangerous environments than any other industry. They face various types of danger on a daily basis, and on top of that, they face language barriers, which lead to miscommunication and only add to the danger.
Research
Secondary Research
We wanted to understand how severe and common the problem was. Make sure we understand the industry in general before getting into details in each construction sites.
20% fatal work injuries occurring on construction sites
31% of injuries in construction are due to falls, slips, and trips
33.3% of projects fail due to poor communication in construction site
The statistics were collected through organizations such as OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which are organizations that oversee the construction industry in the United States.
Safety Not Priority
Momentary Hazards
Communication Gap
We could easily suspect that these three are the main reason that makes the work environment dangerous.
Research
Expert Interview
We reached out to experts at the management level because they could provide unique insights into both the daily workplace culture and the formal safety regulations at construction sites, helping us understand how these factors contribute to workplace accidents.
Chad
Worked at
Ford + BMW
Experience
24 years
Issac
Worked at
Hyundai
Experience
12 years
Joey
Worked at
Disney Inc.
Experience
12 years
Research
Insights
New Age Safety
Construction companies are prioritizing worker safety by ensuring proper equipment usage and maintenance.
Budget Allocation
A 3-5% budget allocation covers all safety measures including equipment, training, and site security.
Translation Demand
Language barriers among diverse workers create safety concerns, driving increased demand for translation services.
Final Design
Vision Video
