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Smart Screen
EcoDoor
INTRODUCTION
Some people are not aware of turning off lights and electricity when they leave houses. Therefore, the inefficient use of residential energy has had a profound impact on the environment and saving money. EcoDoor strives to offer cost-effective and environmentally conscious electricity solutions to residents who may be unaware of the adverse effects, both ecologically and economically, associated with wasteful household energy consumption. It empowers users to control electricity, easing their daily lives. The smart screen allows manual or automatic utility control and provides usage insights and fee comparisons with past months.
4 Weeks
DURATION
Solo Project
TEAM
ROLE
Art Directing
UX Research
Prototyping
UI Design
TOOLS
Figma
After Effects
Cinema 4D
MANAGING THE ELECTRICITY
OF WHOLE HOUSE
This screen empowers users with immediate and convenient control over the entire house's electricity, putting command at their fingertips for instant adjustments.
SUMMARY OF ELECTRICITY USAGE IN GRAPH
Users can easily access a summary of their monthly electricity consumption, accompanied by a user-friendly comparison graph that intuitively illustrates usage trends compared to previous months, offering insights into both usage patterns and associated costs.
EXTERIOR DOOR
Displaying the profile picture and the resident's preferred house name makes it effortless for visitors to identify the location. Also, I simplified the design by incorporating a doorbell icon within a profile circle. This allows visitors to easily ring the bell by simply touching the profile picture.
PROFILE PICTURE AND DOOR BELL
VOICE MESSAGE FOR VISIT
When the resident is away from home, visitors, such as delivery personnel, can leave a voice message to notify the resident.
VOICE MESSAGE FOR VISIT
When the resident is away from home, visitors, such as delivery personnel, can leave a voice message to notify the resident.
The concept for this project originated from concerns about the environmental impact of electricity misuse. Addressing the issue of people unknowingly consuming excessive electricity, the Smart Door was conceived to prevent unnecessary energy usage, reduce electricity costs, and minimize adverse effects on the environment.
INITIAL IDEA
WHY DO PEOPLE WASTE ELECTRICITY?
One of the primary reasons is simple forgetfulness. With busy schedules and numerous tasks to manage, turning off lights or devices might slip from one's mind.
Some individuals may not fully realize the impact of leaving lights and devices on, both in terms of energy consumption and cost. A lack of awareness about the environmental consequences may contribute to this behavior.
Lights left on can provide a sense of security, especially in unfamiliar or dimly lit spaces. Some individuals may feel safer leaving lights on, even if they are not actively using the space.
In cases where individuals are not directly responsible for paying utility bills, there might be less motivation to be mindful of energy consumption. The financial consequences of leaving lights on may not be immediately apparent to them.
Article Source - Leaving The Lights On | A Study From Utility Design
These emissions equate to 62 flights around the world
Carbon dioxide emissions per day - 37,440,000 kg
Total money wasted in the UK per day - $18,558,735.65
Daily average cost per user - $2.86
Monthly average cost per user - $80.08
Yearly average cost per user - $1041.10
FURTHER RESEARCH
WHILST IN THE HOUSE
6.5 million people admit to leaving the lights on when NOT in the room at home, which equates to:
The retail sales of electricity to major consuming sectors and percentage share of total electricity retail sales in 2021
Data from U.S Energy Industrial Administration
Data from U.S Energy Industrial Administration
Employing the house's floor plan along with icons on the screen can simplify management for users on the spot.
SOLUTION 01
Simple Floor Plan and Iconography
Eliminate the need for users to walk around their homes to disconnect all electrical devices.
CHALLENGE 01
Avoid Unnecessary Movement
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
I created a sitemap that illustrates the layout and functionality of both interior and exterior doors, aiming to help users grasp the overall system of the smart door.
SITEMAPPING
OBSERVATION
When a person approaches the smart door, it will automatically activate to minimize unnecessary access, while the default state will display a black screen with the date and time at the top left.
AUTO-RECOGNITION
WEATHER INTERACTION
ON HOME SCREEN
The EcoDoor's home screen will feature real-time weather information, providing residents with insights on the current and upcoming temperature to assist in their preparations.
