Introduction

A structured design framework to evaluate industrial visualization software using Situation Awareness (SA) Design Principles.

The Problem

Many industrial platforms promote technical features — but few ask:

Does this help users truly see what’s happening?
  • Can operators perceive situations quickly?
  • Can engineers make timely decisions?
  • Can teams maintain awareness in complex, shifting processes?

When tools fail to support human cognition, critical information gets missed.

What Clear Picture SA Provides

  • A neutral framework to evaluate how platforms support SA Design Principles.
  • A reference for vendors and buyers to understand visualization capabilities.
  • Practical design patterns that integrators can apply directly when building dashboards.

The Goal

Clear Picture SA is an evidence-based resource — built to support better industrial visualization design, grounded in real-world testing, vendor collaboration, and proven Situation Awareness research.