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Making ocean data capability clear at global scale

XOCEAN logo and tagline "Ocean data, delivered" for brand identity design.

Fleet capability, ocean data and offshore applications are organised for energy partners, investors and future hires without losing technical depth.

XOCEAN operates the world's largest fleet of Uncrewed Surface Vessels, collecting data for offshore wind, carbon capture and wider blue economy projects. The website needed to explain the value of that data platform as clearly as the vessels behind it. Fleet information, sector applications, environmental context, company proof and recruitment content were reorganised so enterprise partners, investors and potential hires could follow the parts of the story most relevant to them while retaining the technical substance of the work.

Services

UX Architecture
Web Design
Data Portal Interface
Technical SEO
Brand Strategy

Making ocean data capability clear at global scale

XOCEAN logo and tagline "Ocean data, delivered" for brand identity design.

Fleet capability, ocean data and offshore applications are organised for energy partners, investors and future hires without losing technical depth.

XOCEAN operates the world's largest fleet of Uncrewed Surface Vessels, collecting data for offshore wind, carbon capture and wider blue economy projects. The website needed to explain the value of that data platform as clearly as the vessels behind it. Fleet information, sector applications, environmental context, company proof and recruitment content were reorganised so enterprise partners, investors and potential hires could follow the parts of the story most relevant to them while retaining the technical substance of the work.

Services

UX Architecture
Web Design
Data Portal Interface
Technical SEO
Brand Strategy

Date

Jul 2024

Client

XOCEAN

Industry

Ocean Tech / Blue Economy

Timeline

2 months

Desktop monitor mockup showing the XOCEAN homepage with survey vessel photography.
XOCEAN website section with a world map and customer logos.

The Challenge

XOCEAN's story extended beyond its vessels, but every audience needed a different route into the wider data platform.

Energy partners needed to understand data quality, applications and environmental value. Investors required a credible picture of global capability and growth, while prospective hires needed context on the company and its work. The site also had to be ready for important funding and growth communications. The challenge was to make those paths legible without simplifying the technical detail that gives XOCEAN its authority.

Tablet mockup showing the XOCEAN data library and contact form.

The Solution

The digital story shifted from individual vessels to an integrated view of global ocean data capability.

UX architecture, web design, data portal interface direction, brand strategy and technical SEO were combined within one platform. The structure connects fleet information, sector applications, carbon impact messaging, recruitment, partner proof and search content without splitting them into separate stories. Different visitors can reach relevant detail quickly, while the wider proposition remains coherent across the site.

Desktop monitor mockup showing XOCEAN operational hubs and contact information.

The Process

A two month programme prioritised the decisions that would improve comprehension and confidence fastest.

We established the core hierarchy, developed a data led visual language and wrote practical explanations of USV capability for specialist and non-specialist audiences. GDPR aware technical foundations and SEO around hydrographic USV data and offshore wind survey needs supported the build. Working at pace meant focusing on the content relationships and interface decisions most valuable to enterprise, investor and recruitment users.

Three XOCEAN survey vessels on the sea.
XOCEAN website showing technology and data metrics by Brainstorm Web Design.
Tablet mockup showing the XOCEAN ocean data homepage and service links.
Phone mockup showing the XOCEAN homepage and customer map.
Marine survey vessel at sea with offshore wind turbines in the distance.
Laptop mockup showing XOCEAN data service cards and map imagery.
Workshop containing marine survey vessels and people in high-visibility clothing.

By the numbers

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Monthly interactions referenced in the platform context.

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Monthly interactions referenced in the platform context.

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Active users referenced in the digital audience context.

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Active users referenced in the digital audience context.

Brainstorm Design Ireland team with X-Ocean survey vessels.

Dave is an absolute pleasure to work with and we are absolutely delighted with the website delivered. Excellent advice and creative guidance along with fantastic communication and quick turnaround. I would highly recommend Brainstorm for your upcoming site design.

Carol Fitzgerald

Marketing Manager

XOCEAN

Brainstorm Design Ireland team with X-Ocean survey vessels.

Dave is an absolute pleasure to work with and we are absolutely delighted with the website delivered. Excellent advice and creative guidance along with fantastic communication and quick turnaround. I would highly recommend Brainstorm for your upcoming site design.

Carol Fitzgerald

Marketing Manager

XOCEAN