CHECKPOINT
The Checkpoints project is leading the development of next-generation airport screening, featuring a contactless, automated self-screening system that enhances security, streamlines efficiency, and improves the passenger journey while helping to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
Supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, this project is a fully modular, self-service screening checkpoint.
DESIGNED BY
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Micro-X LTD
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Monash University Design Health Collab
ENGAGEMENT
MAY 2023 - OCT 2024
BACKGROUND
Over 2 million individuals pass through airport security in the United States every day. Globally, air travel is projected to grow at an annual rate of 3.3%, reaching an estimated 9.4 billion passenger journeys per year by 2024.
The Micro-X checkpoints reimagine airport security by enabling travelers to clear screening quickly and independently, with minimal assistance from security officers. This innovative approach shifts the focus toward enhancing the passenger experience—allowing individuals to proceed at their own pace and take an active role in the screening process.
A key feature of the system is its modular design, which fits within the footprint of existing security infrastructure while allowing for seamless scalability based on demand. This modularity ensures that passenger flow remains uninterrupted, even when alarms are triggered by other travelers, ultimately increasing throughput.
By minimizing one-on-one interactions with security staff and streamlining the screening process, the Micro-X checkpoint not only improves efficiency but also delivers operational cost savings. The result is a faster, more user-centric journey from check-in to secure areas of the airport.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the Airport Security Self-Screening Checkpoint project, I was responsible for developing comprehensive design guidelines for the interface component, to support the transition from prototype to implementation. I also created detailed system and subsystem diagrams to clearly define machine states, which significantly improved team alignment, technical clarity, and workflow efficiency. In addition to my design responsibilities, I supported project administration to ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration and the timely delivery of key milestones.
MEDIA
I'm endlessly grateful to my mentors who challenged me, the colleagues who had my back, and the people who shared their time, their feedback, or just a well-timed laugh.