KURB SMART HOME APP

Control in your hands

Category

Mobile App

Client

Uneemo INC

Year

2022

Role

Sole Product Designer

Introduction

This case study dives into the design journey of Kurb Home, a user-friendly app that makes managing your smart home a breeze. We'll explore the challenges we faced and the solutions we implemented to create a seamless and intuitive user experience.

Challenge

In today's fast-paced world, managing multiple smart devices can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Users often struggle with complex interfaces, compatibility issues, and a lack of centralized control.

Solution

Kurb Smart Home is a user-friendly mobile app designed to simplify smart home management. The app provides a unified interface for controlling various smart devices, including lights, thermostats, and security systems. Key features include:

  • Intuitive Dashboard: A visually appealing dashboard that displays the current status of all connected devices.

  • Automation and Scheduling: Create custom automations and schedules to automate tasks, such as turning off lights at bedtime or adjusting the thermostat based on weather conditions.

  • Remote Access: Control your smart home devices from anywhere in the world through the app.

  • Energy Efficiency: Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities for savings.

The Process

Empathize

Conceptualize

Design

Empathize

In this phase, I tried to understand the customer's wants, needs, and expectations.

  • What are their current pain points and frustrations?

  • What do they really need?

  • What do they really want?

I went straight into the research and carried out the following:

  • More than 10 user interviews.

  • Competitor analysis (Google Home, Smart Home).

User Persona

Name: James

Age: 35

Occupation: Software Engineer

Tech Affinity: High

  • Goals: Automate home tasks, explore cutting-edge technology, and optimize energy consumption.

  • Pain Points: Frustration with device incompatibility, complex setup processes, and limited customization options.

  • Needs: A user-friendly app that offers advanced features, customization options, and seamless integration with various smart devices.

Name: Janet

Age: 40

Occupation: Marketing Manager

  • Goals: Simplify daily routines and enhance home comfort.

  • Pain Points: Limited time to manage multiple smart devices, difficulty in setting up and troubleshooting devices.

  • Needs: A straightforward and intuitive app that allows for quick control of smart devices, with minimal setup and maintenance

Empathize

Insights from the user research

Simplicity and Ease of Use: Users want a straightforward, intuitive interface that minimizes complexity.

Customization: Users desire the ability to personalize their smart home experience to meet their specific needs and preferences.

Integration and Compatibility: The app should seamlessly integrate with a wide range of smart devices and platforms.

Conceptualize

From the data we were able to gather from the research phase, we were able to;

  • Prioritize insights to form a strategy.

  • Understand the key pain points.

  • Map out the Information Architecture.

  • Developed initial wireframes to visualize the app's user interface and user flow.

Information Architecture

Wireframes

Design

In this phase, I began by creating a style guide to ensure visual consistency. Finally, I designed high-fidelity mockups to bring the app to life.

Style Guide

Colours (Light mode)

Colours (Dark mode)

Typography

Buttons

Iconography

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Header: Ginora sans 24px/32px

Subheader: Ginora sans 18px/26px

Body: Ginora sans 14px/22px

Caption: Ginora sans 10px/18px

Button large: Ginora sans 18px/26px

Button default: Ginora sans 16px/24px

Button small: Ginora sans 14px/22px

Try it

Try it

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Try it

Try it

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User Interface

Kurb is accessible to all. Whether you're a tech-savvy enthusiast or a casual user, Kurb's user-friendly interface and dark mode option ensure a comfortable experience anytime, anywhere

Features

Personalized Automation

Users can, for example, program a morning routine to adjust the thermostat, turn on particular lights, and open smart blinds.


Users of Kurb can design personalized automation routines based on their preferences and daily activities.

Smart device integration

Kurb works with a wide range of smart devices, including thermostats, lights, security cameras, and more.

Users can manage and monitor these devices remotely, increasing convenience and lowering energy use.

Conclusion

Kurb successfully addressed the challenges posed by device fragmentation and user onboarding, offering a seamless and intuitive smart home experience.

The UX design process, from research to implementation and testing, played a crucial role in achieving high user satisfaction and adoption rates.

Ongoing updates and user feedback continue to guide further refinements, ensuring Kurb remains a leading choice in the evolving landscape of smart home applications.

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