Air Quality Index Dashboard

A Product Management Case Study by Manav

Problem Statement

At 9:55 PM on December 27th, I was thinking about checking the air quality index for my parents. This concern led me to develop a prototype within 16 hours, completing it at 1:55 PM on December 28th. The goal was to create a tool that would help people easily check and compare AQI levels across different cities, making air quality information more accessible and actionable for everyone.

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Project Overview

Built a real-time Air Quality Index monitoring platform in just 16 hours, driven by a personal need to check air quality for family members. The project evolved from a simple AQI checker into a comprehensive tool that helps anyone monitor and compare air quality across Indian cities.

Development Time

16 Hours

From concept to launch

Cities Covered

50+

Major metropolitan areas

Data Points

6

Key pollutants monitored

Forecast Range

5 Days

Predictive insights

Product Development Process

1

Initial Setup

Quick setup of development environment and core technologies.

  • Set up Next.js with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS
  • Configured WAQI API integration
  • Implemented basic project structure
  • Set up version control and development workflow
2

Core Features

Focused on essential features for checking air quality data.

  • Built city search functionality
  • Integrated real-time AQI data fetching
  • Added geolocation support
  • Implemented error handling and loading states
3

Data Visualization

Added visual elements to make data more understandable.

  • Created interactive India metro map
  • Built AQI charts and trends display
  • Added forecast visualization
  • Implemented city comparison view
4

Polish & Launch

Final touches and optimizations before release.

  • Added responsive design for all devices
  • Optimized performance and load times
  • Improved error messages and user feedback
  • Deployed and tested final version

Key Features

Real-Time Monitoring

Live tracking of air quality metrics across multiple cities with instant updates and notifications.

City Comparison

Side-by-side analysis of air quality metrics between different cities for informed decision making.

Forecast Predictions

5-day air quality forecasts enabling proactive planning and health protection measures.

Interactive Map

Visual representation of air quality data with state-wise filtering and geographic insights.

Data Visualization

Intuitive charts and graphs presenting complex data in easily digestible formats.

Mobile Responsive

Fully responsive design ensuring seamless experience across all devices and screen sizes.

Skills Demonstrated

Rapid Development

  • Next.js & React
  • Tailwind CSS
  • TypeScript
  • Responsive Design

API Integration

  • WAQI API Integration
  • Geolocation Services
  • Real-time Data Fetching
  • Error Handling

Data Visualization

  • Interactive Maps
  • AQI Charts & Trends
  • City Comparison Tools
  • Forecast Display