Smart Thermopot Mob App

Yuliia Konovalenko

Yuliia Konovalenko

Project Background

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

πŸ‘© Target Persona: Irina, a Stay-at-Home Mom πŸ“Œ Needs: βœ” Quickly prepare baby food & beverages. βœ” Keep hot water ready all day. βœ” Ensure safety for children. πŸ“Œ 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: β€’ No real-time water monitoring. β€’ No clear safety lock mechanisms. β€’ Overloaded UI with unnecessary controls. Insights for Our Product: βœ” Simplify temperature control to 3 presets (60Β°C, 80Β°C, 98Β°C). βœ” Ensure real-time water level tracking. βœ” Remove unnecessary eco-modes & complex multi-speed pouring.

4. UX Strategy & Wireframing

Key UX Goals: βœ… One-hand operation – Large, accessible buttons. βœ… Clear status updates – Real-time water temp & availability. βœ… Quick actions – Set & forget temperature presets. πŸ“Œ Wireframe Breakdown: β€’ Monitoring Panel – Displays current temp, water level, device status. β€’ Control Panel – Allows quick selection of heating options.

5. UI Design & Branding

Minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired Aesthetic βœ” Soft, neutral colors for a premium feel. βœ” Intuitive iconography for easy navigation. βœ” Rounded edges & simple typography for clarity. Key UI Screens: πŸ“Œ Dashboard: Current temp, heating status, water level. πŸ“Œ Quick Actions: One-tap control for boiling, heating, or maintaining temperature. πŸ“Œ Safety Lock Feature: Prevents accidental operation near children.

6. Key Features & Functionality

Smart Temperature Control: βœ” Set 60Β°C, 80Β°C, 98Β°C for baby food, tea, or boiling. Water Monitoring: βœ” See real-time water levels to avoid running out. Safety Lock: βœ” Prevents accidental water dispensing. Push Notifications: βœ” Alerts when water is ready or needs refilling.

7. Developer Handoff & UI Kit

Handoff Materials for Smooth Implementation: βœ… UI Kit – Colors, typography, buttons, icons. βœ… Component Library – Temperature controls, safety toggles. βœ… Microinteractions & Animations – Smooth heating transition animations. πŸ“Œ Technical Considerations: β€’ WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity for app-device sync. β€’ Cloud data storage for user preferences.
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Posted Mar 4, 2025

A modern, user-friendly mobile application for smart thermopot control.