SCREEN TOO SMALL!

Henry Tasset

Miami International Boat Show:
Dynamic Timetable System

Timetable Screenshot

Context & Challenge

As the Miami International Boat Show expanded its digital experience, attendees needed a way to view, personalize, and manage event schedules—virtually and intuitively. The goal was to transform a static schedule into a dynamic interface that would make it easy for users to plan their day, book sessions, and keep track of upcoming events. I was tasked with designing not just the visual interface, but also the interactive layer; allowing users to reserve seats, create accounts, and curate their own schedules.

Approach & Process

To build a system that felt both seamless and powerful, I grounded the design approach in two guiding principles:

Atomic design for scalable components: By breaking the timetable into modular units—session blocks, time slots, user badges—I created a flexible system that could adapt to different event layouts while maintaining visual consistency.

User-centered personalization: Recognizing that attendees have diverse interests, I ensured the interface supported account creation, session reservation, and personalized schedule curation, putting control in the user's hands.

I started by mapping the user journey: viewing the full timetable, selecting sessions, and reviewing a personal schedule. From those flows, I developed the layout, then iterated on interaction design for hover states, session booking, and confirmation feedback. I ensured that the design translated into a smooth, reliable experience in the live environment.

Solution

The final product delivered a dynamic, user-friendly timetable experience:

Atomic, component-driven schedule layout that could scale elegantly across devices and different event schedules.

Account and reservation system enabling users to sign up, book sessions, and build their own personalized agenda.

Clear visual states indicating booked sessions, session times, and upcoming events—so users could easily distinguish their selections.

Interactive feedback loops, such as confirmation prompts and visual cues, which helped users feel confident in managing their schedules.

This design offered a modern, responsive timetable that felt both intuitive and visually coherent, encouraging engagement through personalization.

Impact

The personalized scheduling interface elevated attendee engagement by empowering users to curate their own event experiences. With clear visuals and interactive affordances, users could plan their time confidently and stay organized throughout the event.

This project deepened my expertise in designing modular interface systems that support personalization, and in blending usability with component-based design thinking. It reinforced the importance of crafting thoughtful user flows and component architecture—especially when building features that users interact with dynamically over time.