A Developer-First Data Platform for Scale

Developer Data Platform

Developer ToolsAPIDashboardSaaSAnalytics

A full developer platform for accessing and operating large-scale data APIs. The platform is built for serious usage: high request volumes, multiple projects, billing sensitivity, and production reliability.

RoleProduct Designer
PlatformWeb Application
ToolsFigma, Prototyping
ClientConfidential
Overview

Platform Scope

The design challenge was not just to make individual screens usable, but to create a cohesive system where developers can set up securely, experiment safely, monitor usage and cost, scale confidently, and troubleshoot independently.

Project Dashboards
  • - Query usage metrics
  • - Project management
  • - Success rate monitoring
API Key Management
  • - Scoped permissions
  • - Key rotation
  • - Status visibility
Interactive Playground
  • - Real-time testing
  • - Code generation
  • - Multi-language support
Usage & Billing
  • - Cost tracking
  • - Quota management
  • - Credit system
Core Design Principles

Transparency at every layer

Developers should always understand what is happening, why, and at what cost.

Fast paths for experts

The platform should never slow down experienced users, but should quietly prevent expensive mistakes.

Operational confidence

UI is clean, dark-mode friendly, and information-dense without being overwhelming.

Everything is measurable

Requests, latency, usage, cost, and success rates are always visible.

Dashboard & Project Overview

Operational Control Center

The dashboard is designed as an operational control center, not a marketing surface. Key elements surfaced immediately: remaining queries, usage percentage, success rate, and time-based usage trends.

Dashboard Light Mode
Dashboard Dark Mode
Remaining Queries2,499Real-time quota visibility
Queries Used132,738Total executed queries
Usage Percentage35%Quota consumption rate
API Key Management

First-Class Infrastructure Objects

API keys are treated as first-class infrastructure objects, not hidden settings. The UI supports multiple keys per project, granular permission scopes, and status visibility.

API Keys Light Mode
API Keys Dark Mode

Key Capabilities

  • -Multiple keys per project
  • -Granular permission scopes (Read, Write, Full Access)
  • -Key status visibility (Active, Disabled, Expired)
  • -Rotation and deletion actions

Real-World Scenarios

  • -Separating production and staging environments
  • -Limiting access for third parties
  • -Quickly revoking compromised keys
  • -Scoped permissions for different team roles
Interactive Playground

Safe Experimentation Layer

The Playground is the bridge between documentation and production. It allows developers to test queries with real parameters, preview structured responses, and generate ready-to-use code snippets.

Playground Light Mode
Playground Dark Mode
Settings Panel
  • - Query type selection
  • - Country & location filters
  • - Language preferences
  • - Date range controls
  • - Advanced options
Code Generation
  • - Node.js / Axios
  • - PHP / Go / Java
  • - Rust / .NET
  • - Copy to clipboard
  • - Credit tracking
Response Preview
  • - Structured JSON output
  • - Syntax highlighting
  • - Request/Response toggle
  • - Real-time execution
Logs & Query History

Designed for Diagnosis

Logs are designed for diagnosis, not just auditing. Each query exposes engine used, execution duration, request count, timestamp, and exportable receipts.

Logs Light Mode
Logs Dark Mode
Self-Serve Debugging Tool

Filtering and search allow teams to:

- Investigate usage spikes- Trace failed requests- Validate billing accuracy- Debug unexpected behavior
Usage, Quotas & Cost Awareness

Multi-Dimensional Usage Tracking

Rather than hiding cost behind invoices, the platform continuously surfaces spend to date, remaining quota, and projected end-of-cycle usage.

Usage Light Mode
Usage Dark Mode
Total Requests12,384
Success Rate96%
Spend$112
Remaining Quota62%
Billing & Credit Management

Transparent Credit System

Credits Overview, Billing Summary, and Payment History tabs provide complete visibility into account status. Multiple credit packages support different usage scales.

Billing Light Mode
Billing Dark Mode
Credit 150,000$50
Credit 2500,000$375
Credit 32,500,000$1,250Most Popular
Credit 412,500,000$3,750/mo
Credit 550,000,000$15,000/mo
Support & Status

API Status & Help Center

Real-time API status monitoring with response time and uptime metrics. Integrated ticket system and FAQ for self-service support.

Support Light Mode
Support Dark Mode
StatusActive
Response Time156ms
Uptime (24h)99.98%
Onboarding Flow

Guided Setup Experience

The onboarding flow guides users through creating and scoping an API key, securely generating credentials, testing functionality in the Playground, and configuring usage alerts.

Create API Key Modal
Generate API Key Modal
Playground Integration Modal
Usage Alerts Modal
Design Intent
  • -Deliver a successful API interaction as early as possible
  • -Teach platform concepts through action
  • -Reinforce best practices without blocking progress
Platform Intelligence

Why the Platform Feels Smart

  • +Important data is surfaced before users ask for it
  • +Advanced features are visible but not intrusive
  • +Defaults encourage good behavior
  • +Nothing feels accidental or bolted on
Platform Understanding

Every surface implies that the platform understands:

  • - Production constraints
  • - Developer workflows
  • - Operational risk

That intelligence is expressed through restraint, not complexity.

Outcome

The final platform supports developers from first query to large-scale production usage, without forcing them to rely on external tools or guesswork.

ConfidentTechnicalScalableTrustworthy

Exactly what you want when building on top of a critical data API.

Project TypeDeveloper Platform
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