Calibrating farm sensors was one of the most persistent pain points for farm operators. Each sensor (air temperature, humidity, CO2, pH, EC, and others) had its own calibration process with its own set of steps and tools. It was technically complex, poorly documented, and something users dreaded.

I spent significant time with subject matter experts to fully understand how each calibration worked before attempting to design for it.

Because calibration requires being physically inside the container, we thought carefully about the environment users were actually in. Screens were designed large and easy to read from a distance, accounting for users who might be standing back from their phone, wearing gloves, or working with wet hands. The app was also set to prevent the screen from going to sleep mid-process — a small detail that would have been a significant frustration.

Before starting each calibration, users were shown exactly what tools they'd need, so there were no surprises once they started the process. Every step was written in plain language, with links to the farmhand knowledge base for anyone who wanted more info. And because operators often needed to run multiple calibrations back to back, we built in quick paths to remaining calibrations as soon as one was completed.