Original Idea
Developing a work-life transition tool for young adults
Interviewed 8 users in individual and shared spaces
Asked questions about leaving and returning home
Consolidated feedback and user needs
Project Goal
To develop a system which helps our
audience comfortably transition
between a relaxed home atmosphere
and a busy work life.
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Interviews
“I forget important things at home”
“I use notes on the door to
communicate with roommates”
“only really use the upper half”
“everything else [besides weather]
can be done with a phone”
“I don’t hang around the door when I
enter”
Features Interfaces
forgotten item reminder door
door “voicemail” closet
remote unlocking projected wall
weather + calendar coffee table
roommate chore manager doormat
outfit recommendations mobile app
Insight
Different interfaces suited to different tasks
Lo-fi solutions often do the job well
We were trying to solve a broadly defined problem...
... but not necessarily creating a great product!
Killed Feature Why?
roommate coordination post it notes do this
forgotten items cant solve “where is the item”
outfit recommendation doesn’t align with any goal
morning news replaced by tablet/computer
lighting + entertainment independent products exist
Change in Focus
Reduced features into a more cohesive set
Less on shared college living spaces
Expanded to a broader working demographic
More focus on interpersonal interactions
Still a Door
Solved the most real problems
Controlled access to the home
Point of contact for outsiders
Aware of who’s inside
Last thing seen before leaving
Features
Remotely let people into your home
Allow people to leave messages at the door
Know which residents are home
Tell user about the day’s weather on their way out
Connects to your phone but can also work independently