OpuLink
Smart Home System
Design Intent
Smart doorbell and door handle designed to elevate doorways with nostalgic designs. App designed with simple features for ease of design.
45%…
of people have at least one smart home device
Target Market
Cheryl and Bob
Age 82
Pride themselves on living in their home without the need for constant care. Would benefit from being able to control their home from a smartphone.
Maddie
Age 34
A first-time homeowner eager to make her new space her own. Looking for ways to protect it—without sacrificing style.
The Smiths
Young Family
Looking for solution that offers peace of mind for their young children. Want to keep their home looking warm and welcoming.
Market Analysis
Alexa App
Ultra modern design does not fit with all homes
Ring App
Overwhelming apps make it difficult to navigate and ensure your home is protected
Inspiration
Art Deco is characterized by bold defined geometric shapes and vibrant colors, most notably seen in architecture and household objects.
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
Simple
Faceted
Ergonomic
Testing various interior handles in Fusion
High Fidelity Models
Checking the design as well as ensuring all internal pieces store correctly.
Exploded View
Renders
Prototype
Photos coming soon!
Used band saw, scroll saw and sander to create pieces out of walnut. Spray painted body of doorbell and used brass colored paint.
App Ideation
Designed to simplify the smart home experience. App prioritizes ease of use without compromising on design.
User flow map
Low Fidelity Wireframes
Mid Fidelity Wireframes