WildcatWorks
Mobile oilfield calculator concept for formulas, unit conversion, saved results, and field workflow support.
* Designed in 2023, still on my list to build.
Goals
- Problem: Oilfield workers often rely on scattered formulas, notes, spreadsheets, unit converters, photos, and team messages while working in conditions where service can be unreliable. This slows down field work, increases the chance of wrong formulas or units, and makes it harder to save, repeat, or share calculation context.
- Solution: A mobile field-support app that organizes formulas by asset and workflow context, guides users through calculation inputs, supports unit conversion, saves results with notes/assets, and keeps core tools available offline. The broader concept also includes reference content, photo sharing/markup, chat, and future team/company account features.
Design Process
I started with the core calculator idea, then expanded the product into a broader mobile workflow tool for field use. The wireframes and high-fidelity screens cover dashboard access, formula lookup, calculation inputs, saved results, unit conversion flows, asset management, account settings, photo sharing, chat, subscription/payment planning, and online/offline states.
Screens
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UX Decisions
- Grouped formulas by asset type and workflow context so users can find relevant calculations faster in the field.
- Planned labeled calculation inputs so each formula is broken into clear required values instead of forcing users to interpret the formula manually.
- Added unit conversion as a core feature because oilfield work often involves mixed units and repeated conversions.
- Planned saved results with notes and asset connections so users can review, repeat, or share past calculations.
- Included offline-friendly behavior because field locations may have weak or unreliable service.
- Planned photo capture, markup, and sharing for cases where workers need to show equipment issues or field conditions.
- Added glossary/reference planning to support newer workers as well as experienced users who need quick confirmation.
My Role
- Created the product concept based on oilfield workflow feedback
- Researched oilfield calculation needs and field-worker pain points
- Designed wireframes and high-fidelity mobile screens in Adobe XD
- Planned formula lookup, calculation flows, unit conversion, saved results, notes, photo sharing, chat, and account features
- Designed asset-based formula organization for faster field lookup
- Planned online/offline behavior for unreliable field connectivity
- Planned future development direction for a mobile MVP and backend calculation logic
Design Toolkit
- Adobe XD
- UX Research
- Product Planning
- Wireframing
- UX/UI Design
- Visual Design
- Python planned
Outcome
The final concept presents a practical mobile product direction for oilfield fieldwork: a calculator-first app that expands into unit conversion, saved results, asset-based organization, offline use, and communication support. The design gives the future MVP a clear starting point while leaving room for formula validation, backend calculation logic, and team/company features before development.
Next Steps
- Collect and organize a reliable formula library by asset type and workflow.
- Validate formulas, units, and edge cases with reliable sources or experienced oilfield workers.
- Refine MVP scope around core calculators, unit conversion, saved results, and offline behavior.
- Update mobile UI screens where needed before development.
- Build a first mobile MVP with core formula calculation and unit conversion.
- Plan backend calculation logic, account storage, team/company features, and cloud sync.
- Add photo sharing, chat, reference content, and advanced company features in later phases.