Bridging technical depth and usability: The story behind Radar’s redesign

The post details the redesign of the Cloudflare Radar landing page. The previous design used a bento box layout that made information difficult to parse and felt intimidating to new users. The new design introduces a map-based interface for visualizing global traffic and outages, aiming to provide a more intuitive and familiar entry point. It also incorporates a tabbed flow for guided data exploration, moving away from overwhelming users with too much information at once. The design language was unified with Cloudflare's broader brand, blending aspects of marketing, content, and product experiences. The team iterated on map designs to balance data richness with approachability. The goal is to make Radar a more regular, self-serve resource for a broader audience, including journalists, policymakers, and everyday users, while preserving the depth and rigor of its data.