Tools
Figma, Miro, Photoshop, Notion
Team
3 Designers & 3 Developers
Duration
6 months
Project
Overview
The project focused on improving the inspection of billets in a
nationally active metallurgical company, which are crucial
semi-finished products in the steel industry.
The project focused on improving the inspection of billets in a nationally active metallurgical company, which are crucial
semi-finished products in the steel industry.








*Photo taken in the technical visit
*Photo taken in the technical visit
*Photo taken in the technical visit

*Photo taken in the technical visit

*Photo taken in the technical visit



Metodology
Used
To fully understand the process and operators' needs, we adopted the agile Double Diamond methodology. This allowed us a structured approach in four stages:
To fully understand the process and operators' needs, we adopted the agile Double Diamond methodology. This allowed us a structured approach in four stages:
Discovery
Definition
Development
Delivery
We conducted 2 semi-structured interviews and 1 technical visit during the Discovery phase to gain valuable insights into the factory environment and operations related to billet production and inspection.
We conducted 2 semi-structured interviews and 1 technical visit during the Discovery phase to gain valuable insights into the factory environment and operations related to billet production and inspection.
We conducted 2 semi-structured interviews and 1 technical visit during the Discovery phase to gain valuable insights into the factory environment and operations related to billet production and inspection.
Ideation & Prototyping
Ideation & Prototyping





Based on the information gathered during the Discovery phase, we used collaborative methods like
Brainwriting 635 and C-Box to generate innovative
ideas and concepts.
Based on the information gathered during the Discovery phase, we used collaborative methods like Brainwriting 635 and C-Box to generate innovative ideas and concepts.
These techniques enabled a creative exploration of solutions for identified challenges.
These techniques enabled a creative exploration of solutions for identified challenges.
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Integrated Prototype with Advanced Imaging:
Developed a prototype that seamlessly integrates high-resolution digital camera technology with an automated analysis system for enhanced imaging capabilities.
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Efficient Data Handling and Analysis:
Implemented streamlined processes for loading images and relevant information of billets, enabling efficient data handling and analysis.
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Automated Defect Detection and Image Management:
Enabled automated detection and analysis of surface defects, with images stored in a database for future analysis and classification.