MyDen

Welcome to the Mixed Reality Smart Home Experience

Project Overview

Client:

Academic Project

Role:

Product Designer

Year:

2024

Duration:

1 Month

Tools Used:

Figma, Apple Vision Pro SDK

Client:

Academic Project

Role:

Product Designer

Year:

2024

Duration:

1 Month

Tools Used:

Figma, Apple Vision Pro SDK

01

INTRODUCTION

Objective

Design a smart home application optimized for mixed reality, enabling users to control their environment seamlessly with Apple Vision Pro. MyDen empowers users with voice-controlled device management, daily reminders, temperature adjustments, security monitoring, and immersive music control in a mixed-reality environment.

02

KEY CHALLENGES

Problem Statement

As smart home technology advances, there is a need for more immersive and intuitive control interfaces that streamline device management without relying on handheld devices. The goal of MyDen is to create a truly hands-free, mixed reality experience that allows users to control various aspects of their home environment with ease, while leveraging the power of Apple Vision Pro’s spatial computing.

03

USER PAIN POINTS

Research & Discovery

Research revealed a strong user demand for hands-free interactions using voice commands and gestures, context-aware controls tailored to routines, and enhanced safety features. Competitive analysis highlighted gaps in immersive smart home experiences, emphasizing the need for intuitive, adaptive, and secure systems.

04

SOLUTION

Design Impact

MyDen provides an immersive smart home experience with seamless controls, voice and gesture accessibility, and features like reminders and security alerts that enhance convenience and inclusivity. It transforms daily living by prioritizing accessibility, adaptability, and user-centric design.

05

CONTRIBUTION

My Role and Collabration

As the sole product designer, I conducted user interviews, user surveys, and competitive analysis to gather insights. Based on the findings, I designed high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes to create a user-friendly experience for managing smart home devices seamlessly.

Project Overview

Client:

Academic Project

Role:

Product Designer

Year:

2024

Duration:

1 Month

Tools Used:

Figma, Apple Vision Pro SDK

Client:

Academic Project

Role:

Product Designer

Year:

2024

Duration:

1 Month

Tools Used:

Figma, Apple Vision Pro SDK

01

INTRODUCTION

Objective

Design a smart home application optimized for mixed reality, enabling users to control their environment seamlessly with Apple Vision Pro. MyDen empowers users with voice-controlled device management, daily reminders, temperature adjustments, security monitoring, and immersive music control in a mixed-reality environment.

02

KEY CHALLENGES

Problem Statement

As smart home technology advances, there is a need for more immersive and intuitive control interfaces that streamline device management without relying on handheld devices. The goal of MyDen is to create a truly hands-free, mixed reality experience that allows users to control various aspects of their home environment with ease, while leveraging the power of Apple Vision Pro’s spatial computing.

03

USER PAIN POINTS

Research & Discovery

Research revealed a strong user demand for hands-free interactions using voice commands and gestures, context-aware controls tailored to routines, and enhanced safety features. Competitive analysis highlighted gaps in immersive smart home experiences, emphasizing the need for intuitive, adaptive, and secure systems.

04

SOLUTION

Design Impact

MyDen provides an immersive smart home experience with seamless controls, voice and gesture accessibility, and features like reminders and security alerts that enhance convenience and inclusivity. It transforms daily living by prioritizing accessibility, adaptability, and user-centric design.

05

CONTRIBUTION

My Role and Collabration

As the sole product designer, I conducted user interviews, user surveys, and competitive analysis to gather insights. Based on the findings, I designed high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes to create a user-friendly experience for managing smart home devices seamlessly.

Project Overview

Client:

Academic Project

Role:

Product Designer

Year:

2024

Duration:

1 Month

Tools Used:

Figma, Apple Vision Pro SDK

Client:

Academic Project

Role:

Product Designer

Year:

2024

Duration:

1 Month

Tools Used:

Figma, Apple Vision Pro SDK

01

INTRODUCTION

Objective

Design a smart home application optimized for mixed reality, enabling users to control their environment seamlessly with Apple Vision Pro. MyDen empowers users with voice-controlled device management, daily reminders, temperature adjustments, security monitoring, and immersive music control in a mixed-reality environment.

02

KEY CHALLENGES

Problem Statement

As smart home technology advances, there is a need for more immersive and intuitive control interfaces that streamline device management without relying on handheld devices. The goal of MyDen is to create a truly hands-free, mixed reality experience that allows users to control various aspects of their home environment with ease, while leveraging the power of Apple Vision Pro’s spatial computing.

03

USER PAIN POINTS

Research & Discovery

Research revealed a strong user demand for hands-free interactions using voice commands and gestures, context-aware controls tailored to routines, and enhanced safety features. Competitive analysis highlighted gaps in immersive smart home experiences, emphasizing the need for intuitive, adaptive, and secure systems.

04

SOLUTION

Design Impact

MyDen provides an immersive smart home experience with seamless controls, voice and gesture accessibility, and features like reminders and security alerts that enhance convenience and inclusivity. It transforms daily living by prioritizing accessibility, adaptability, and user-centric design.

05

CONTRIBUTION

My Role and Collabration

As the sole product designer, I conducted user interviews, user surveys, and competitive analysis to gather insights. Based on the findings, I designed high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes to create a user-friendly experience for managing smart home devices seamlessly.

Design Process

DISCOVER

  • Background Research

  • Benchmarking

  • User Research

DEFINE

  • User Persona

  • User Surveys

DEVELOPE

  • User Flows

  • Lo and Mid Fidelity Wireframes

DELIVER

  • Design Refinements

  • UI Style Guide

  • Clickable Prototype

Prototype Walkthrough

Prototype

Prototype

Prototype

Prototype

The MyDen prototype demonstrates a seamless and intuitive interface for controlling smart home devices. It showcases key features such as voice-activated commands, personalized device management, and a unified dashboard for real-time updates. With its clean layout and user-friendly navigation, the prototype ensures that users can effortlessly manage their home environment, from setting daily reminders to adjusting lighting and security settings, all within a few taps.

User Interview

The user interviews for the MyDen project focused on understanding the needs and preferences of smart home users. Key insights revealed a demand for seamless integration of devices, intuitive controls, and personalized features to enhance convenience and comfort. Participants emphasized the importance of robust security, user-friendly interfaces, and the ability to manage multiple devices from a single platform. These findings shaped the design approach, ensuring MyDen aligns with user expectations for a connected and efficient smart home experience.

User Persona

The user persona for MyDen captures the needs and preferences of modern, tech-savvy homeowners who seek a seamless and intuitive smart home experience. Focused on convenience and efficiency, the persona highlights priorities like centralized control, personalization, and reliable security features. This understanding ensures MyDen addresses pain points and delivers value by simplifying home management and enhancing daily routines.

Design Decisions

Low-Fidelity

Utilizing paper sketches, I created low-fidelity wireframes that outline the basic layout and structure of the MyDen app. These initial concepts were developed providing a foundational representation of the app's essential functionalities and user flow.

High-Fidelity

Impact

MyDen enables:

Immersive Control

Users can control various aspects of their home seamlessly through an integrated, mixed reality experience.

Enhanced Daily Living

Features like reminders, voice search, and security alerts improve convenience and security, enhancing overall lifestyle quality.

Accessibility & Inclusivity

Voice and gesture controls make the app accessible, catering to a broad range of users with varying tech familiarity.

Reflection

What I Learned

Working on MyDen expanded my understanding of designing for spatial interfaces and the importance of balancing immersive technology with practical functionality. It underscored the need for accessible, hands-free control in a mixed reality context.

Next Steps

Future improvements could incorporate machine learning to anticipate user preferences and adjust the environment automatically, further enhancing MyDen’s personalization.

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