Redesign project: Smart Home App

The app unifies control of all smart home devices from different manufacturers into one interface, simplifying user experience and enhancing convenience.

Role

UX/UI Designer

Industry

IoT

Duration

3 months

Stage 1. Design Strategy

PROBLEMS

Higher Energy Bills: Manually managing energy usage often leads to inefficiencies and higher costs.
Inconvenience: Without remote control, tasks like adjusting the thermostat or turning off lights require physical presence.
Time-Consuming Management: Managing home systems manually is less efficient and more time-consuming.
No Automation: Absence of automated routines means all adjustments and tasks need to be done manually.

SOLUTIONS

Centralized Control: The app unifies control of all smart home devices from different manufacturers into one interface, simplifying user experience and enhancing convenience.
Automated Routines and Schedules: The app allows users to create automated routines and schedules for devices, improving energy efficiency and security by automating tasks like adjusting the thermostat or turning off lights.
Energy Efficiency: By automating device operations based on usage patterns and schedules, the app helps reduce energy consumption by turning off unused devices and adjusting settings for energy savings.

Stage 2. User flow

Stage 3. Wireframing

Undertook the redesign of core app screens and user flows, addressing the audit's findings. Emphasized the creation of a more intuitive and goal-oriented user journey, reducing cognitive load and enhancing the overall user experience.

Stage 1. Design Strategy

PROBLEMS

Higher Energy Bills: Manually managing energy usage often leads to inefficiencies and higher costs.
Inconvenience: Without remote control, tasks like adjusting the thermostat or turning off lights require physical presence.
Time-Consuming Management: Managing home systems manually is less efficient and more time-consuming.
No Automation: Absence of automated routines means all adjustments and tasks need to be done manually.

SOLUTIONS

Centralized Control: The app unifies control of all smart home devices from different manufacturers into one interface, simplifying user experience and enhancing convenience.
Automated Routines and Schedules: The app allows users to create automated routines and schedules for devices, improving energy efficiency and security by automating tasks like adjusting the thermostat or turning off lights.
Energy Efficiency: By automating device operations based on usage patterns and schedules, the app helps reduce energy consumption by turning off unused devices and adjusting settings for energy savings.

Stage 2. User flow

Stage 3. Wireframing

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Outcomes

The redesigned home automation app received highly positive feedback from users, who appreciated its enhanced usability, intuitive interface, and seamless control over smart devices. This project was a valuable learning experience, deepening my understanding of user-centric design principles and the crucial role design plays in improving user engagement and long-term app adoption.

Outcomes

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