Aviatio
Reference application
Aviatio is a desktop and tablet app that allows users to expore data on flight and airport performance across the U.S. It's a pretty simple interface: you select a region and then a state to view a state-specific dashboard.
We developed this to showcase certain aspects of Actuate's REST API library and also to demonstrate how BIRT technology could be used in a cross-device, responsive design.
The little airplane animation on the loading screen was added after it became clear that the dashboards were taking a long time to generate over remote connections. It's now the feature that most people tell me they like — rather an unexpected response, but a nice illustration of how a touch of whimsy can elevate an otherwise straightforward app.
My role: concept, interaction model, data design, art direction