Goal: Design a modern, user-friendly mobile application for smart thermopot control.
Challenge: Balancing affordability, functionality, and minimalist design, making smart appliances accessible for young families.
Outcome: A streamlined, intuitive interface enabling remote control, safety features, and temperature monitoring.
1. Understanding the User
👩 Target Persona: Irina, a Stay-at-Home Mom
📌 Needs:
✔ Quickly prepare baby food & beverages.
✔ Keep hot water ready all day.
✔ Ensure safety for children.
📌 Pain Points:
❌ Waiting for the kettle to boil multiple times a day.
❌ Risk of hot water accidents.
❌ Overcomplicated controls in existing products.
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3. Competitor Analysis
Compared Xiaomi Viomi, Redmond M810S, Vitek, Saturn, and Panasonic.
Key Missing Features:
• No real-time water monitoring.
• No clear safety lock mechanisms.
• Overloaded UI with unnecessary controls.
Insights for Our Product:
✔ Simplify temperature control to 3 presets (60°C, 80°C, 98°C).
✔ Ensure real-time water level tracking.
✔ Remove unnecessary eco-modes & complex multi-speed pouring.
4. UX Strategy & Wireframing
Key UX Goals:
✅ One-hand operation – Large, accessible buttons.
✅ Clear status updates – Real-time water temp & availability.
✅ Quick actions – Set & forget temperature presets.
📌 Wireframe Breakdown:
• Monitoring Panel – Displays current temp, water level, device status.
• Control Panel – Allows quick selection of heating options.
5. UI Design & Branding
Minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired Aesthetic
✔ Soft, neutral colors for a premium feel.
✔ Intuitive iconography for easy navigation.
✔ Rounded edges & simple typography for clarity.
Key UI Screens:
📌 Dashboard: Current temp, heating status, water level.
📌 Quick Actions: One-tap control for boiling, heating, or maintaining temperature.
📌 Safety Lock Feature: Prevents accidental operation near children.
6. Key Features & Functionality
Smart Temperature Control:
✔ Set 60°C, 80°C, 98°C for baby food, tea, or boiling.
Water Monitoring:
✔ See real-time water levels to avoid running out.
Safety Lock:
✔ Prevents accidental water dispensing.
Push Notifications:
✔ Alerts when water is ready or needs refilling.
7. Developer Handoff & UI Kit
Handoff Materials for Smooth Implementation:
✅ UI Kit – Colors, typography, buttons, icons.
✅ Component Library – Temperature controls, safety toggles.
✅ Microinteractions & Animations – Smooth heating transition animations.
📌 Technical Considerations:
• WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity for app-device sync.
• Cloud data storage for user preferences.
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Posted Mar 4, 2025
A modern, user-friendly mobile application for smart thermopot control.