Case Study: L3Harris Technologies improves flight simulator usability with LION+MASON

L3Harris improves flight simulator UX in 12 weeks with LION+MASON

L3Harris Technologies, a company that designs and builds flight simulators for the aviation industry, faced a challenge with a clunky and frustrating training interface for flight instructors. The outdated UI had poor information architecture and was not designed for the physical cockpit environment, causing instructors to work around the system. LION+MASON was engaged to undertake a complete UX redesign of the simulator's training platform.

LION+MASON implemented a solution through an immersive, research-led process that included in-field observation and user interviews. They delivered a new UI with a dark color palette optimized for low-light conditions, a versatile component library, and a simplified user journey. The redesigned interface provided a more logical experience, allowing L3Harris's flight instructors to focus on training rather than fighting the system, and delivered a meaningful improvement to their day-to-day experience.

L3Harris Technologies