ISR Tech.

ISR Tech.

Client

ISR Technologies

ISR Technologies

Role

Lead UX & Visual Design

Lead UX & Visual Design

Year

2021-Present

2021-Present

Branding

Branding

Branding

Design system

Design system

Design system

Complex systems

Complex systems

Complex systems

App design

App design

App design

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Overview

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Overview

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Overview

Stepping the company's interface forward

At ISR Technologies, I contributed to the design of multiple intelligent transportation complex systems that integrate mapping, tracking, real-time passenger information systems, wireless communication, and backend information platforms.

My work focused on updating and creating intuitive interfaces and user flows for the company's products, improving operational efficiency, dispatch reliability, and overall user experience across public transit solutions.

This ongoing project includes redesigning mobile apps for drivers/operators, web dashboards for dispatchers and fleet managers, and improving real-time operational control across all touchpoints.


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The Challenges

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The Challenges

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The Challenges

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Designing Products Built and Implemented by Development Teams

ISR Technologies develops intelligent transportation systems for public-transit operators, municipalities, school-transport networks, taxi stations, and electric-vehicle fleets.

When I joined, the entire product ecosystem was already deployed and heavily used — but it relied on an outdated “show everything” approach, with cluttered interfaces and inconsistent design. My role was to introduce a new, user-centered structure focused on clarity, priority, and scalability, while consolidating multiple fragmented tools into one coherent suite.

The Starting Point

Modern transit operations depend on real-time decisions — scheduling, tracking, routing, incident handling, and passenger flow management.
But ISR’s legacy tools were built over many years by different development teams, leading to:

  • Multiple disconnected apps

  • Overloaded screens with no clear hierarchy

  • Inconsistent navigation and iconography

  • Long onboarding times for new operators

  • Difficulty adding new features or scaling the system

  • A dated visual language and fragmented UX

The challenge was to restore clarity and consistency across all products without disrupting the workflows operators depend on every day.

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Task breakdown

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Task breakdown

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Task breakdown

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Multi-platform operational workflows

To make the system understandable and scalable, we grouped the ecosystem into five product families:

1. Intelligent real-time Transportation Systems
  • Vehicle management & locations

  • Vehicle integrity & equipment monitoring

  • Planning & scheduling

  • Route reconstruction

  • Passenger information displays

  • Fault management

2. Machine Learning Performance Systems
  • Validator / Driver MDT

  • Inspector & passenger apps

  • Fare web dashboards (CLM / TVM)

  • Integrated APC system

3. Automatic Fare Collection (AFC)
  • Electric bus performance tracking

  • Predictive charging-power analytics

  • Charging-yard management

  • Charging-yard operator app

4. Citywide passenger information & data systems
  • Passenger Information Systems (PIS)

  • MMS – PIS management dashboard

5. Industry-specific adaptations
  • Ready-mix concrete fleets

  • Refrigerated transport

  • Employee & student transport networks

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The Design Approach

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The Design Approach

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The Design Approach

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Shifted from “show everything” to prioritized, role-based views

  • Introduced clear hierarchy and consistent navigation across all modules

  • Designed a scalable component library to unify dozens of screens

  • Reduced cognitive load for operators by simplifying alerts, workflows, and dashboards

  • Balanced modernization with minimal disruption to existing workflows

My work with ISR resulted in a more unified, modern ecosystem of transportation products that are clearer, more consistent, and far easier for operators, drivers, and managers to use.

By redesigning multiple legacy systems and aligning them under one cohesive design language, I helped transform fragmented tools into an integrated platform that supports real-time decision-making across the entire operation.

Complex data - such as vehicle locations, delays, passenger information, and diagnostics - was reorganized into intuitive dashboards and mobile flows, improving efficiency, reducing user errors, and strengthening overall system reliability.

The result is a more scalable, user-friendly suite of products that better supports ISR’s clients and positions the company for continued growth in the public-transportation technology space.

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Outcome

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Outcome

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Outcome

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Design That Never Stops

The redesign of ISR’s product ecosystem is an ongoing, multi-phase effort. Working closely with product, engineering, and operational teams, we are continuously refining the platform across all modules.

Each cycle includes user testing with design partners: drivers, dispatchers, and fleet managers, followed by rapid iteration to improve clarity, speed, and decision-making.

While many modules are already significantly improved, the work remains active and evolving - gradually transforming a large suite of legacy tools into a unified, modern, user-centered transportation platform.

I am currently leading the update and redesign of ISR’s website, focusing on clearer communication of the company’s products, improved navigation, and a modern visual identity. The new site aims to better reflect the company’s technological capabilities and provide a more intuitive experience for potential clients and partners.

David Openheim Shemesh

I’m always open to collaborations, design challenges, or mentoring opportunities.

© David OS — Design & Impact.