PROJECT OVERVIEW
Compass Express is an internal application used by NBCU's Cable and Broadcast networks for television scheduling.
Compass had been the default scheduling tool used by all of the NBCU networks. However, this complex system had become bloated with random features added with little consideration for the user experience or design. Small tasks required shifting through an overload of congested modules, menu options, and irrelevant data. There was no mobile accessibility which left users tethered to their computer desktops.
The client opted for a lightweight and supplemental version rather than overhauling the entire system. The primary use cases were identified through extensive interviews and reinterpreted into a visually clean and easy-to-use interface. Different data viewing options, user authorization features, search filtering and reformatted metadata make locating critical info fast and painless. The responsive nature allows system and data access on the go. Competitive network information was also included (unavailable in the full-featured Compass).
The original Compass remains the default scheduling system, while the user-friendly Compass Express supports the basic daily tasks required by the TV network teams throughout NBCUniversal.
