OpuLink
Smart Home System
Design Intent
Smart doorbell and door handle designed to elevate doorways with nostalgic designs.
Target Market
Cheryl and Bob
Age 82
Two active and clear minded individuals who pride themselves on living in their home without the need for constant care. They struggle learning about technology and enjoy the traditional elements of their home.
Maddie
Age 34
First time home owner.
The Smiths
45%
45% of people have at least one smart home device
Research into Market
Ultra modern design does not fit with all homes
Overwhelming apps make it difficult to navigate and ensure your home is protected
Inspiration
Initial Ideation
Simple experimentation with shapes
Focused Sketching
Further exploration into Art Deco style
Door handle sketching begins
Doorbell and door handle ideation- features such as triangular shapes and facets were developed
Drawn Renders
Finalizing design direction
Low/ Mid Fidelity Models
Beginning Models
Scaled initial model to a more reasonable size
Testing various interior handles in Fusion
High Fidelity Models
Checking the design as well as ensuring all internal pieces store correctly.
App Ideation
User flow map
Low Fidelity Wireframes
Mid Fidelity Wireframes
Exploded View
Orthographic View
Renders
Prototype
Used band saw, scroll saw and sander to create pieces out of walnut. Spray painted body of doorbell and used brass colored paint.