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Discovering the creative geniuses: Mantra Labs UI/UX Design Challenge

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We at Mantra Labs believe that design, just as equally as technology, plays an important role in creating an impact for a brand. A lot of work goes into creating a brand and conveying its story. We believe in creating cutting-edge UI/UX that allows our clients to offer intuitive experiences for their customers and creating new value for them.

Our designers take a holistic view of the user’s challenge for every customer-centric project. Along with understanding the company, it’s marketing strategy and communication, a lot of research about the brand and its users goes into the actual design process. We focus on creating practical designs to bring about functional aesthetics for every challenge we solve. 

Design Challenge of the Day

And that’s what we look for in designers. On 29th February 2020 Mantra Labs organized a Designathon event at its Bangalore office looking for young, creative talent. The weekend kick-started on a high note with a great turnout of designers for the ‘Design Challenge of the Day’. The designers were presented with two problems, of which they had to choose one –

  1. Design an intuitive Mobile application for a chain of hospitals used by patients for booking appointments, buy health packages and check reports for themselves or their family.
  2. Design an intuitive Mobile application for airport passengers which can help them by guiding, interacting and engaging them.

Each designer involved was asked to come up with complete wireframes for the process and two screens with visual design, with 3 hours to solve and then present their work. Each person dived straight into the problem and came up with unique and interesting solutions for the given task. While some brainstormed, others took to sketching out their thought process. 

The Stunning UI/UX Designs

Although the design challenge was tough, everyone did an amazing job. However, there was one person who stood apart from the rest. Mr. Alan Aloysius picked the first assignment – mobile application design for a chain of hospitals. While everyone was brainstorming amongst themselves, he sketched out his ideas on the paper. He focused on making the screens for the app and dedicated most of the time for it. Even though the wireframes were not complete, his presentation showed his clear line of thought on flow and visual design. And hence, he was declared the winner and was awarded a certificate and a cash prize of Rs.5000/-. 

Mr. Aravind Raj, who was declared the runner up also picked the first assignment. His strategy was to focus on the wireframes which left him little time for the visual designs. Despite this, he demonstrated a lot of potential through his work. His presentation showcased his confidence, positive attitude and his clear thought process on the design flow. Considering the above points, Mr. Aravind Raj has adjudicated the runner-up and was presented with a certificate.

Post the UI/UX Design Challenge event, all the participants relaxed, networked and helped themselves with some delicious refreshments.

At the event, we saw a lot of creative potential in people. We at Mantra Labs believe in nurturing talent by giving them real opportunities. We believe that good mentoring, dynamic work culture and the right platform helps in the professional and personal growth of an individual. 

If you are looking for a cohesive and vibrant work culture to join, drop in your portfolio at hello@mantralabsglobal.com and we’ll get back to you.

Also, check out the recent events at Mantra 

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Smart Manufacturing Dashboards: A Real-Time Guide for Data-Driven Ops

Smart Manufacturing starts with real-time visibility.

Manufacturing companies today generate data by the second through sensors, machines, ERP systems, and MES platforms. But without real-time insights, even the most advanced production lines are essentially flying blind.

Manufacturers are implementing real-time dashboards that serve as control towers for their daily operations, enabling them to shift from reactive to proactive decision-making. These tools are essential to the evolution of Smart Manufacturing, where connected systems, automation, and intelligent analytics come together to drive measurable impact.

Data is available, but what’s missing is timely action.

For many plant leaders and COOs, one challenge persists: operational data is dispersed throughout systems, delayed, or hidden in spreadsheets. And this delay turns into a liability.

Real-time dashboards help uncover critical answers:

  • What caused downtime during last night’s shift?
  • Was there a delay in maintenance response?
  • Did a specific inventory threshold trigger a quality issue?

By converting raw inputs into real-time manufacturing analytics, dashboards make operational intelligence accessible to operators, supervisors, and leadership alike, enabling teams to anticipate problems rather than react to them.

1. Why Static Reports Fall Short

  • Reports often arrive late—after downtime, delays, or defects have occurred.
  • Disconnected data across ERP, MES, and sensors limits cross-functional insights.
  • Static formats lack embedded logic for proactive decision support.

2. What Real-Time Dashboards Enable

Line performance and downtime trends
Track OEE in real time and identify underperforming lines.

Predictive maintenance alerts
Utilize historical and sensor data to identify potential part failures in advance.

Inventory heat maps & reorder thresholds
Anticipate stockouts or overstocks based on dynamic reorder points.

Quality metrics linked to operator actions
Isolate shifts or procedures correlated with spikes in defects or rework.

These insights allow production teams to drive day-to-day operations in line with Smart Manufacturing principles.

3. Dashboards That Drive Action

Role-based dashboards
Dashboards can be configured for machine operators, shift supervisors, and plant managers, each with a tailored view of KPIs.

Embedded alerts and nudges
Real-time prompts, like “Line 4 below efficiency threshold for 15+ minutes,” reduce response times and minimize disruptions.

Cross-functional drill-downs
Teams can identify root causes more quickly because users can move from plant-wide overviews to detailed machine-level data in seconds.

4. What Powers These Dashboards

Data lakehouse integration
Unified access to ERP, MES, IoT sensor, and QA systems—ensuring reliable and timely manufacturing analytics.

ETL pipelines
Real-time data ingestion from high-frequency sources with minimal latency.

Visualization tools
Custom builds using Power BI, or customized solutions designed for frontline usability and operational impact.

Smart Manufacturing in Action: Reducing Market Response Time from 48 Hours to 30 Minutes

Mantra Labs partnered with a North American die-casting manufacturer to unify its operational data into a real-time dashboard. Fragmented data, manual reporting, delayed pricing decisions, and inconsistent data quality hindered operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

Tech Enablement:

  • Centralized Data Hub with real-time access to critical business insights.
  • Automated report generation with data ingestion and processing.
  • Accurate price modeling with real-time visibility into metal price trends, cost impacts, and customer-specific pricing scenarios. 
  • Proactive market analysis with intuitive Power BI dashboards and reports.

Business Outcomes:

  • Faster response to machine alerts
  • Quality incidents traced to specific operator workflows
  • 4X faster access to insights led to improved inventory optimization.

As this case shows, real-time dashboards are not just operational tools—they’re strategic enablers. 

(Learn More: Powering the Future of Metal Manufacturing with Data Engineering)

Key Takeaways: Smart Manufacturing Dashboards at a Glance

AspectWhat You Should Know
1. Why Static Reports Fall ShortDelayed insights after issues occur
Disconnected systems (ERP, MES, sensors)
No real-time alerts or embedded decision logic
2. What Real-Time Dashboards EnableTrack OEE and downtime in real-time
Predictive maintenance using sensor data
Dynamic inventory heat maps
Quality linked to operators
3. Dashboards That Drive ActionRole-based views (operator to CEO)
Embedded alerts like “Line 4 down for 15+ mins”
Drilldowns from plant-level to machine-level
4. What Powers These DashboardsUnified Data Lakehouse (ERP + IoT + MES)
Real-time ETL pipelines
Power BI or custom dashboards built for frontline usability

Conclusion

Smart Manufacturing dashboards aren’t just analytics tools—they’re productivity engines. Dashboards that deliver real-time insight empower frontline teams to make faster, better decisions—whether it’s adjusting production schedules, triggering preventive maintenance, or responding to inventory fluctuations.

Explore how Mantra Labs can help you unlock operations intelligence that’s actually usable.

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