Enhancing IoT-Based Aquarium Monitoring Solutions with a Focus on User Interface Revamp

Streamlining the IoT ecosystem and modernizing the interface to enable seamless cloud integration and improve user experience

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About the client

Our client, a leading company in the marine aquarium industry, creates sophisticated IoT devices that monitor and maintain optimal water conditions for marine life. Their products track key environmental parameters such as salinity, temperature, and chemical balance, automating corrective actions and allowing users to remotely manage their tanks via a cloud-based platform.

Business challenge

While the client’s products were technologically advanced, they faced significant challenges in implementing automatic decision-making systems at the cloud level. The need was twofold: firstly, to streamline their IoT ecosystem by making the devices interact seamlessly with the cloud, and secondly, to revamp the user interface to enhance user experience. The latter became particularly crucial as the client expanded its offerings, and users needed a more intuitive way to interact with their aquarium systems, especially when accessing the platform remotely.

Team composition

Software Developers (front-end and back-end) and an Embedded Developer

Our solution

We assembled a team that included two software developers (front-end and back-end) and an embedded developer. While the back-end and embedded roles focused on improving cloud communication and device automation, a substantial effort went into the front-end development to modernize the user interface.

Our front-end developer played a key role in redesigning the platform’s interface to ensure a more intuitive and responsive experience. The updated interface allowed users to monitor and manage multiple aspects of their aquariums in real-time, even from mobile devices. Key improvements included:

  • User-friendly dashboards for monitoring water quality indicators, displaying real-time data in a visually appealing manner.
  • Customizable settings for automation, allowing users to adjust parameters like salinity and filtration schedules with ease.
  • Enhanced mobile accessibility, ensuring the platform worked seamlessly across devices, giving users flexibility whether they were at home or on the go.

These front-end changes were vital for improving the overall user experience, making the platform more approachable for both seasoned aquarium enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Technologies used in this project

The front-end development utilized React and Redux for building dynamic, user-friendly interfaces. On the back end, Node.js and NestJS were used to handle the cloud-based logic and automate device actions, while MySQL was employed for data management. The embedded systems were programmed in C++, ensuring reliable communication between the devices and the cloud.

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Value we added

The interface revamp led to a significantly improved user experience, enabling customers to easily interact with their IoT devices and manage aquarium conditions from anywhere. The enhanced front-end design provided clear visualizations of key metrics, making remote aquarium management more efficient and enjoyable. These changes, alongside the automation of device actions, allowed the system to operate more autonomously, minimizing the need for constant manual input and reducing the risk of human error.

Future perspective

As the client plans to introduce new IoT devices with even more advanced features, our collaboration continues with a focus on refining both the hardware and software. The revamped interface serves as a foundation for further innovation, allowing the client to maintain their competitive edge in the marine aquarium industry while expanding into new markets.

This case highlights our ability to not only address technical challenges but also deliver high-quality user experiences, combining IoT development with a strong focus on front-end design and usability.