Eco-centric Google Nest
Impact with usability testing insights
User Satisfaction
80% of testers found the navigation intuitive and feedback clear, leading to increased satisfaction and seamless interactions.
Valued Sustainability Features
Features promoting energy-efficient behaviors received positive feedback, with 75% of users expressing alignment with sustainable goals.
Enjoyed Personalized Options
Personalized options, such as custom modes and color themes, resonated with users, with 70% enjoying this tailored experience.
Elevating comfort and sustainability
The final design empowers users with features that blend functionality and personalization. Effortlessly switch between modes like Eco, Sleep, and Comfort or create custom modes to match your lifestyle and preferences. Gain valuable insights through an intuitive Analytics page, helping users track energy use, optimize efficiency, and embrace a more sustainable way of living.
Redesigning for green and affordable living
This project challenged us to reimagine the Google Nest thermostat with a focus on sustainability and affordability. Guided by the keywords "green and affordable," we developed innovative features and visuals to enhance energy efficiency, usability, and accessibility while aligning with the theme.
Discover user needs
Conducted primary and secondary research to identify pain points and opportunities.
Generate concepts
Brainstormed innovative ideas aligned with the "green and affordable" theme to address user needs.
Refine through wireframes
Iterated on wireframes to map wireflows and ensure an user-friendly experience.
Validate with testing
Tested prototypes with users to gather feedback, identify usability issues, and refine the design.
Deliver the final solution
Delivered a polished design that integrates thoughtful features, sustainable elements, and affordable solutions.
Insights from interviews and secondary research
We conducted 5 user interviews and secondary research to explore energy efficiency trends, user behaviors, and design expectations, gaining insights to create a more intuitive and sustainable design.
Demand for energy efficiency
- Heating and cooling dominate 20% of U.S. energy use (U.S. EIA)
- Features like eco mode and analytics help reduce costs and environmental impact
User behavior with smart devices
- 40% of users seek simpler control and better energy insights (Parks Associates)
- Simplified navigation and real-time feedback boost engagement and satisfaction
Pain points in current designs
- Difficult to view mode settings on device
- Few customization options for visuals
- Limited insights into energy savings
Around 78% of Americans are concerned about rising home energy costs
How might we redesign the Google Nest to make energy usage more affordable and eco-friendly, empowering users to make sustainable choices that also lower their costs?
Innovating Green Solutions
Brainstormed and developed eco-friendly features that align with the "green and affordable" theme.
Personalized schedule
Set daily thermostat routines for seamless energy savings and convenience
Custom mode creation
Create unique temperature modes with matching colors for a personalized experience
Energy analytics
Track usage, costs, and savings with visual insights and timely notifications to optimize efficiency
Lo-fi explorations
By creating 30+ device wireframes and 50+ App wireframes, we defined key elements, ensuring a clear and user-centered design foundation.
Turning inspiration into UI directives
We created a moodboard as a visual representation of the keywords "green and affordable" to inspire our UI design. Starting with over 350+ images, we refined the selection to 70+ and finalized 20 key images that guided our design direction. Based on the moodboard, we established design directives to guide our UI, focusing on color palette, typography, use of negative space, and consistent shapes.
Building a Cohesive Design System
Using our UI Directives, we created a design system with defined colors, typography, and reusable components, ensuring consistency and scalability. Detailed documentation streamlined collaboration and upheld our vision of a green, user-friendly interface.
Schedule
The schedule feature lets users customize daily thermostat settings for comfort and energy savings. With Eco Mode as the default, it automatically adapts to outdoor temperatures, ensuring optimal efficiency without manual adjustments.
Edit Schedule
The edit schedule feature allows users to personalize their thermostat settings by adjusting modes and temperatures for specific days and times.
Custom Mode
The Custom Mode feature lets users create personalized modes to match their unique preferences. Users can define temperature ranges, assign custom colors, and select icons, with the app adapting its interface to reflect the selected mode.
Energy Analytics
The Energy Analytics feature provides users with detailed insights into their energy usage, costs, and trends. It displays data on mode usage percentages, average temperatures, and savings achieved, empowering users to make informed decisions to optimize energy consumption.
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