# LizaAlert — Search & Rescue Platform

By Semyon Kuznetsov · Web version: https://semyonkuznetsov.com/projects/lizaalert.html

The web system is designed for volunteer search-and-rescue organizations,
specifically for finding missing people in forests, cities and the many
hard-to-reach areas of the CIS region. LizaAlert operates across 53 regions with
approximately 4,000 participants. Given the scale and scope of the
organization's operations, the proposed system covers a broad range of
functionality to support their work.

1. Leading volunteer organization for missing-person searches
2. Active across the CIS region
3. Social impact project helping rescue teams digitize workflows and save lives

| | |
| --- | --- |
| Domain | Rescue Operations |
| Role | Lead Designer |
| Team | Lead Designer, PM, 3 Designers, BA team |
| Timeline | Feb 2022 — Oct 2022 |

## Problem

Their existing digital tools were fragmented, outdated, and manually operated.
Information was scattered across chats, spreadsheets, and offline workflows —
making it difficult to scale, coordinate, or retain context over time.

## Goal

Design a centralized digital system to:

- Store and archive all operational data
- Integrate essential volunteer tools in one place
- Save time by automating repetitive tasks for coordinators and volunteers

## What I Did

As a UX Designer, I:

- Analyzed data and documentation related to the project
- Conducted workshops with the design team and users to gather insights and requirements
- Conducted user testing to validate design decisions
- Created diagrams and various flowcharts to visualize user journeys and interactions

During the project, I actively contributed to the development of low-fidelity
mockups, prototyping, and wireframing to make sure the design vision was
achieved successfully. Deliverables included a Value Proposition Canvas,
swimlane diagrams, information architecture, a mobile site map and user story
mapping.

## Leading the Design Team

Beyond the design work itself, as the Lead Designer I:

- Led a team of three designers
- Established effective communication and collaboration channels for the team
- Set the goals and priorities for our design work
- Organized tasks and assigned resources within the team
- Joined concept discussions, gave feedback on the work, and resolved any problems or mistakes that came up
- Conducted onboarding for new designers

## Social Aspect

For me this project was particularly important as it served a crucial social
mission — helping to locate missing persons across the CIS region.

Through design, I addressed LizaAlert's challenges and provided innovative
solutions. Working on this project allowed me to combine my passion for design
with a greater purpose, making a positive impact on the lives of others.

## Results

- MVP launched in pilot region within 3 months
- Coordinators reduced case prep time by ~40%
- Volunteer data is now centralized and searchable across past cases
- Mobile prototype tested by 15 volunteers (positive feedback on clarity & autonomy)

---

Previous case: [JDN — Test Automation Plugin](https://semyonkuznetsov.com/projects/jdn-plugin.md)
· Next case: [Big Tech — Design System for CMS](https://semyonkuznetsov.com/projects/design-system-for-tools.md)