The Problem
Sovereign Metals' field teams at the Kasiya Rutile Project were collecting environmental data across multiple mining sites using fragmented Excel sheets and inconsistent SharePoint setups. Data was delayed, and often error-prone. They needed a single, reliable system that worked in the field, on an iPad, often without a data connection.
My Contribution
Mapped existing fragmented workflows across sites to identify where errors and delays were occurring
Designed an iPad-first field interface built for challenging physical environments with minimal taps
Created a centralised dashboard consolidating SharePoint navigation, environmental charts, maps, and reporting into one view
Designed an automated alert system to flag failed tests and dangerous contamination thresholds in real time
The Outcome
Replaced fragmented multi-site Excel workflows with a single standardised system across all mining sites
Reduced human error in data entry through automated validation and real-time feedback
Report turnaround time reduced significantly, and the built in flexibility to save progress and finish later was a game changer for the workers
My Takeaways
Designing for field conditions outdoors is a completely different challenge to designing for an office. Every extra tap or unnecessary screen is a real cost. This project sharpened my instinct for ruthless simplicity, and showed me how much good design can matter in industries that aren't traditionally "digital-first."
