01. Problem Statement

iConsultancy developed custom GIS solutions from scratch for each client use case, leading to inefficient workflows, high development costs, and slow deployment cycles.

Additionally, existing geo-data collection apps were built for GIS experts, making them inaccessible to non-technical users, such as local communities, NPOs, and NGOs, who struggled to effectively collect and manage location-based data.

This project aimed to streamline development workflows while making geo-data collection more inclusive and scalable.

02. Product Strategy & Execution

• Defined MVP scope & created a reusable geospatial data framework that cut custom development time by 66%.
• Developed a backend admin portal & mobile data collection app, enabling non-technical users to configure & manage data collection projects.
• Optimized recording UX by designing a GPS-powered perimeter capture feature, reducing task completion time by 60% and improving accessibility.

Key Product Decisions & Implementation

• Separation of Admin Portal & Mobile App → Allowed NPOs & NGOs to manage projects independently, reducing dev dependency.

• Reusable GIS Data Framework → Standardized data collection workflows, cutting development cycles by 66%.

• Inclusive Location Recording Feature → Introduced walk-based perimeter capture, making geo-data collection 100% accessible for low-tech users.

  

  

  

  

03. Key Outcomes & Business Impact

• Efficiency & Deployment Gains
  • Reduced development time by 66%, accelerating future project launches.
  • 169% increase in project execution efficiency, streamlining workflows for developers, designers, and NPO teams.
• User Adoption & Accessibility
  • 100% task success rate among low-tech users, validating inclusivity.
  • SUS Score: 92 (Admin Portal) & 84 (Mobile App) → Rated higher than industry competitors.
• Roadmap & Expansion Strategy
  • Phase 1 (MVP Launch): Validate usability & adoption among local NGOs & NPOs.
  • Phase 2 (Scalability & Customization): Expand geospatial use cases beyond invasive plant tracking to waste collection & urban planning.
  • Phase 3 (Wider Market Adoption): Open-source platform release to drive global NGO adoption.

04. Conclusion

This initiative transformed iConsultancy’s approach from one-off custom solutions to a scalable, reusable GIS data collection framework, ensuring faster deployment and greater accessibility for non-technical users.

By balancing development efficiency, inclusive UX design, and data standardization, this project set a new industry benchmark for scalable, inclusive geospatial data collection.