Overview
This project started by looking at the Internation Housewares Association (IHA) awards. Delving into the categories my inclination was towards:
Room storage + organization
Connected Home products
Timeframe: 8 weeks
Project: Personal for IHA
Table of Contents
01. Research
02. Defining the challenge
03. Iterating possible solutions
04. Branding
05. Prototyping
06. Final Renders
07. Features
08. App Design
Research
Work-life balance was identified as the main product opportunity.
I engaged in a series of user interviews to extract valuable insights regarding pain points within specific categories. This strategic approach aims to distill and identify optimal product opportunities by understanding the challenges users encounter.
I developed a user persona based on research on potential problems faced by users delivered during the interview. Combining all my research and personal experiences I developed a user hierarchy of needs to narrow down the product opportunity.
Defining the Problem
As remote and hybrid work models evolve, individuals face challenges in separating professional and personal time. Flexible work hours blur boundaries, creating a need for strategies and tools to maintain a balance between productivity and personal well-being. This shift calls for approaches that protect work focus while preserving moments for relaxation and leisure.
Ideation
The ideation phase began with exploring solutions to transform desk space into a more productive setup. This led to the concept of a modular board with customizable widgets, allowing users to personalize their workspace throughout the day based on their needs.
Proposed Solution
Proposing an innovative multifunctional board with configurable screens for personalized task-oriented displays. The accompanying app allows users to set operational modes for work, sleep, and gaming with seamless transitions. Integrating third-party applications enhances functionality, aiming to optimize work productivity and foster a balanced work-life dynamic.
Mood Board
Branding
Brand Voice
At Desktopal, our brand voice is a harmonious blend of innovation, reliability, and approachability. We aim to establish a connection with our audience through clear and insightful communication, fostering a sense of balance and trust in every interaction.
Modelling and Prototyping
Product Renders
Components
Features
Electronic ink reflects ambient light making it more paper like and less distracting and harmful to eyes.
Electronic paper screen
Modular features allows users to configure the board as per their preference and change it based on their need at that time.
Modular
Touchscreen
Allows limited touchscreens actions like increasing brightness and volume adjustment to limit distractions.
This app enables users to create custom display modes and personalize the information shown on the board's screens, allowing full control over the content and layout.
App UI
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