
Objective
The goal of this project was to design a mobile-responsive Flight Information Display System (FIDS) for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The system needed to effectively communicate real-time flight updates to passengers, with a focus on clarity, accessibility, and ease of navigation.
Research
A foundational research phase was conducted to examine existing FIDS interfaces across major international airports. This analysis identified effective design patterns, common usability issues, and variations in handling information hierarchy. Insights from this research informed decisions about layout, typography, and user flow, focusing on optimizing readability.
Sketches
Initial concept sketches explored multiple approaches to organizing and prioritizing critical information such as departure times, gate assignments, delays, and flight statuses. These explorations focused on visual hierarchy, spatial organization, and user comprehension on small screens.

Iteration
The strongest layout directions from the sketching phase were refined digitally in Adobe InDesign. This stage allowed for more precise typographic and grid experimentation. Further iterations focused on enhancing legibility, balance, and information grouping, ensuring that passengers could quickly scan and interpret the display.

Final Display
The final design maintains a clear and intuitive hierarchy, emphasizing readability and efficient navigation. The interface was transitioned from InDesign to Figma to prototype an interactive experience. Responsive behavior and touch-friendly components were developed to simulate real-world use. The result is a streamlined, user-centric display system that aligns with the functional demands of a high-traffic international airport while maintaining a clean and modern aesthetic.

