Zymoscope is an early-stage startup transforming the food and beverage industry with its innovative fermentation monitoring system. Combining hardware and software, their solution allows brewers to track critical fermentation parameters in real time, remotely and on any device, eliminating the need for constant lab presence.

It was necessary to design a mobile-first application capable of handling complex, high-density data while remaining intuitive, scalable, and reliable for operators working both in labs and on the go.

✅ Displaying and managing large volumes of real-time data on small screens ✅ Creating a scalable data-visualization system for parameters that would grow over time ✅ Allowing users to interact confidently with critical operations without risking accidental actions ✅ Providing accessible ways to export, explore, and manage data for long-term analysis

The app serves as the primary interface for connecting, configuring, and monitoring Zymoscope devices installed on fermentation tanks. With most users accessing the system from mobile, I adopted a mobile-first approach while ensuring seamless adaptability across desktop.

✔ Streamlined setup flow for hardware positioned directly on tanks ✔ Responsive layout ensuring consistency across mobile, tablet, and desktop ✔ Real-time dashboards tailored to high-density scientific data ✔ Touch and hover interactions optimized for precision and clarity

This created a fluid, device-agnostic experience that keeps users connected to their fermentation process—wherever they are.

The main challenge of the interface was designing a graph capable of displaying extensive, multi-parameter fermentation data on a single screen without overwhelming users.

✔ Parameter checkboxes to reveal or hide lines on the graph ✔ Color-coding system for quick visual identification of datasets ✔ Touch & hover data points for precise exploration on mobile and desktop ✔ Full-screen mode and landscape orientation for improved readability ✔ Horizontal scroll view to accommodate an expanding list of parameters over time

This solution ensures users can customize their view, reduce visual clutter, and focus only on the information that matters most for decision-making.

Users needed a clear way to access historical data and export metadata for deeper analysis.

✔ Metadata grouped by day using dropdown accordions ✔ Easy CSV exports for selected parameters ✔ Option to receive data via email for long-term workflows

This approach gives users quick, organized access to the data they need without navigating overwhelming blocks of information.

Managing a fermentation batch is critical, and accidental actions can lead to costly errors. To prevent unintended interactions—especially when users are near the tanks—I implemented a sliding confirmation control.

✔ Slide-to-start/pause/stop button to reduce accidental taps ✔ Clear visual feedback confirming each action ✔ Significantly fewer batch interruptions caused by user errors

This ensures that high-impact operations require deliberate, confident user input.

With the new software system, Zymoscope now delivers:

✅ A mobile-first interface tailored to real-time monitoring and on-the-go workflows ✅ A scalable graph system that grows with the product and supports complex data needs ✅ Safer interaction patterns that drastically reduce accidental batch interruptions ✅ A more accessible and organized approach to historical data and exports ✅ Clear visibility into device status for more reliable operations