Clear Picture SA

Helping industrial teams design dashboards that show what matters, when it matters — so people can see clearly and act confidently.

What is Clear Picture SA?

    Clear Picture SA documents tested design concepts and reusable design patterns for industrial dashboards. Much of the foundation comes from Mica R. Endsley & Debra G. Jones’ Designing for Situation Awareness and Stephen Few’s work on information dashboards, while also introducing new ideas inspired by real-world industrial needs.

    Together, this framework provides:

    • A practical reference for building clearer, more effective dashboards
    • A neutral evaluation of how different platforms support SA-oriented design
    • Illustrations and demonstrations of how patterns can combine into complete displays

Where to Start

  • SA Concepts — Explore tested design ideas that support SA in practice.
  • SA Design Patterns — See how multiple concepts combine into higher-level strategies, with demonstrations.
  • Platform Support — Compare how different platforms handle each concept.
  • Design Approach — Understand how evaluation and testing are carried out.