The new era of maritime training

Holistic overview

One of the main goals of these new applications and tools was to provide instructors and institutions with a better way to define, run and assess maritime students in a variety of complex situations. To meet these needs, it was crucial to understand not only the learning objectives of the students but also the perspectives of instructors, configurators, universities and regulators around the world.

Design representing the real world

One of the main learning objectives was to help students gain a familiarity with real world hardware in a digital context. To help students identify key pieces of hardware, we created a skeuomorphic design system (digital derivatives of an object’s real world counterparts) to more accurately represent real world hardware with a new streamlined look and feel. The system has a broad variety of 2D and 3D components which allow us to design skeuomorphic instruments as well as full applications with one visual language.

As well as this, due to the broad range of potential use cases and screen sizes, all aspects of the system had to be tested and developed on a range of devices, displays and resolutions. Every instrument was designed to be use in seven different sizes and formats, within multiple applications and contexts. The applications are built upon the same rules and principles from the design system, as the instrumentation.

A predictable, flexible and reliable experience

This project is a great example of how making design a core part of the product development process, enables you to develop and test concepts, challenge convention and create real impact, while keeping the user in focus. By understanding business objectives, user pain-points and needs, industry regulations and keeping a holistic eye on the full ecosystem, we could create a clear structure and hierarchy for the multiple levels of this experience. The result is a predictable, flexible and reliable online learning environment for the users and stakeholders operating within the K-sim ecosystem. Moving forwards, their feedback and input will help us to further streamline and develop the eco-system, for years to come.