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Cybersecurity · Data Intelligence · Design System

Data Discovery.
Situational Awareness.

Designing a user-centric BI dashboard for Echosec Systems, a collaboration between CentricPark, Echosec, and metamatn at the forefront of data intelligence and threat detection.

Echosec Systems dashboard landing page
Dashboard Views

Core Intelligence Modules

Analytics
Analytics Dashboard
Map View
Geo Intelligence Map
Inbox
12
Media Inbox
New Results
12
Live Feed Results
01: About

The Project

Echosec Systems is a data intelligence platform specializing in location-based threat detection and situational awareness. The platform aggregates real-time data from social media, news sources, and dark web channels to help organizations identify security risks, monitor events, and make informed decisions.

The engagement was a 12-week design sprint to build a BI dashboard and complete design system. Working with CentricPark and Echosec's product team, we delivered 8 core modules, 100+ reusable components, and a visual language optimized for 24/7 monitoring environments.

Echosec Systems
Cybersecurity · Intelligence
ClientEchosec · CentricPark
Deliverables
BI DashboardDesign System8 Modules100+ Components
Duration12 Weeks · 2022
RoleProduct Designer · Design Lead
02: Features

Intelligence Capabilities

Geo Intelligence
Location-based threat mapping with real-time incident overlay and risk zone visualization.
Threat Monitor
Live feed from social, news, and dark web with severity-based classification.
Analytics Engine
KPI tracking, trend analysis, and predictive insights for strategic planning.
Alert System
Custom rule-based notifications with priority levels and escalation workflows.
User Management
Role-based access control with team collaboration and full audit trails.
Historical Playback
Time-travel incident replay with multi-layer data reconstruction.
03: Challenges

What We Were Up Against

01 / Challenge
Data Overload
Analysts process thousands of signals daily. Required sophisticated information hierarchy and progressive disclosure.
02 / Challenge
24/7 Operations
Dashboard used in high-stakes environments around the clock. Needed optimization for extended viewing sessions.
03 / Challenge
Real-Time Performance
Live data from 100+ sources updating every second. UI had to remain responsive without lag or flicker.
Echosec dashboard from challenges to solution

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04: Solution

How We Solved It

01
Material Design Foundation
Built the design system on Material principles: clean cards, clear hierarchy, familiar patterns. Analysts trust interfaces that feel professional and predictable.
02
Modular Data Density
Designed 8 standalone modules optimized for different cognitive tasks: dashboards for executives, dense tables for investigators, maps for field ops.
03
Scalable Component Library
Built 100+ reusable components with full documentation. Every element follows consistent spacing, color, and interaction patterns.
04
Real-Time State Management
Designed clear visual indicators for live vs. cached data with smooth transitions that don't disrupt operator focus.
05: Results

The Outcome

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Core intelligence modules delivered
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Reusable design components
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Optimized for continuous monitoring
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Full delivery timeline

"The new dashboard transformed how our analysts work. Information that used to take 10 clicks now surfaces instantly, and the design has genuinely reduced operator fatigue."

Product Lead, Echosec Systems