Gies Sustainability Dashboard Reformation
Overview - Context & Challenge
The competition challenged teams to improve the Gies Sustainability Dashboard by addressing three pillars:
• Scalable Data Strategy
• Insight Generation
• Dashboard Visualization
The goal was to transform the dashboard from a static descriptive tool into an accessible, engaging, and stakeholder-centered sustainability intelligence platform.
The Problem (AS-IS Analysis) - Key Issues
Low Visibility
• Not discoverable via Google
• Poor integration into the university ecosystemUnclear Purpose
• Metrics lacked explanation
• SDG classifications lacked contextual meaningPoor User Experience
• Confusing navigation
• Inconsistent legend colors
• Limited drill-down capability
• Slow hover response
• No faculty-topic transparency