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

  1. Low Visibility

    • Not discoverable via Google
    • Poor integration into the university ecosystem

  2. Unclear Purpose

    • Metrics lacked explanation
    • SDG classifications lacked contextual meaning

  3. Poor User Experience

    • Confusing navigation
    • Inconsistent legend colors
    • Limited drill-down capability
    • Slow hover response
    • No faculty-topic transparency

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Case Competition - Gies Sustabinability Dashboard