3. 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
4. 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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5. 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”
9. 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!
11. 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
12. 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
15. 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
16. 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
