Case
Planned for digital climate change in cities.
ClimateView partners with cities to develop climate transition plans that balance environmental goals with socio-economic needs. Collaborating with Knightec, ClimateView enhanced its digital platform, enabling cities to create actionable climate action strategies with sophisticated, user-friendly visualization tools.
ClientClimateView
ServicesDesign & ExperienceSoftware & Cloud DevelopmentSustainable Business
This project case was carried out by Knightec, before Semcon and Knightec joined forces 2024, forming Knightec Group.
Challenge
ClimateView is dedicated to assisting cities globally in their transition to carbon neutrality, a critical endeavor given today’s climate challenges. The company’s core mission is to ensure that cities’ climate transition plans continue to meet the basic socio-economic needs of their citizens while moving from carbon-intensive activities to carbon-neutral practices. This requires sophisticated planning and visualization tools that can handle complex data and present it in a way that is easy to understand and act upon.
Develop and visualize tailored climate action plans.
Knightec has collaborated with ClimateView to enhance and innovate the design of their digital platform, which cities use to develop and visualize tailored climate action plans. Knightec integrated its designers and frontend developers into ClimateView’s agile product development team, focusing on creating short, iterative development cycles and maintaining close, collaborative relationships throughout the process. This approach allowed Knightec to contribute high-level digital product design expertise, making complex climate data accessible and actionable.
Our Approach
The success of the collaboration hinged on the seamless integration of Knightec’s team with ClimateView’s internal processes. This was achieved by adopting an agile methodology emphasizing user-centered design and rapid prototyping. This approach facilitated the development of a dynamic platform capable of evolving with its users’ needs. Regular feedback and iterative testing ensured the design remained intuitive and effective, addressing city planners’ technical and practical needs worldwide.
Delivered Value
The partnership has significantly improved the functionality and user experience of ClimateView’s digital platform, making it an invaluable tool for cities committed to achieving carbon neutrality. The enhancements have solidified ClimateView’s market position and expanded its influence and capability in guiding global climate initiatives. The platform helps cities implement plans that are not only environmentally sustainable but also socio-economically beneficial by enabling more effective visualization and planning of climate action strategies. This supports a holistic approach to climate change, ensuring that the transition to carbon neutrality enhances rather than compromises the quality of life for urban populations.
