Air Quality Data Citizen Portal

Citizen-sourced air quality insights.

Design Objectives

Simplify dense environmental data into a visual-first experience
Enable map-based exploration of pollution levels and risk zones
Design for inclusivity across devices and varying digital literacy
Support data-driven civic participation and awareness

Impact

Launched in two Indian cities
Empowered public understanding of local air pollution
Used by city officials to validate hotspots reported by citizens
Helped shift public conversations from generic AQI to neighbourhood-specific action

High Fidelity Designs

Web Platform

The portal was designed with a modular, map-centric layout — combining intuitive visual language with real-time data overlays.

Each screen was crafted to reduce cognitive friction and encourage meaningful interaction with complex metrics like AQI, PM2.5, and NOx levels.

Home / Map View: Interactive pollution heatmap with dynamic zone filters
AQI Dashboard: Simple iconography and colour-coded risk levels
Community Impact View: Shows how local data leads to city-level action

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The VAYU Citizen Portal is a public-facing platform designed to make hyperlocal air quality data accessible, understandable, and actionable for everyday users. Built as part of a broader initiative led by UNDP, the portal bridges the gap between citizen-collected air quality data and informed urban awareness.