The next step was to produce designs to meet all the requirements. Real time transactions were represented by white symbols falling from above, each with a distinct size and shape to represent transaction type, subtly evoking the metaphor of precipitation. A color spectrum ranging from yellow to red indicated volume. Transactions fell into their appropriate buckets by region and partner. Counters incremented totals for each bucket.

The default view reflected all current activity and provided a breakdown by region. Only two clicks were required to zoom into partner activity (region > partner). Watchlists were created and edited via a modular pane with a search utility to tag specific products. Distinct icons were superimposed on each bucket when transactions for a relevant product occurred. An "events view" displayed details on every transaction in each user watchlist. Finally, all activity could be paused and resumed without loss of data using simple playback controls.

The first designs were wireframes and static graphics representing different states of the application. I presented these as hi-def screens to discuss pros and cons and progress toward a phase 1 product design.

During implementation, I worked daily and closely with the technical project manager, client developer and database engineer to answer questions, guide, unit test and ensure design specs were adhered to. Early proof-of-concepts and planning helped avoid empty design promises, and on this project every feature proposed was delivered. Working closely with the team built a rapport that helped to design successive iterations.