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Tessera
Design Language, Form Development and Execution
Tessera is a communal hub for any group of people sharing a home environment. It explores a radical shift in the perception of digital intrapersonal communications, packaged nicely in a distinctive form language.
The user experience strives to disrupt current smart home technology by lifting the burden of constant information overload and decreasing screen time.
Mingzhou Gu (UX/UI) - interface design, user experience
Ke Ye (strategy, ID support) - designed charging dock
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Ideation
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Scale Testing
In order to decide on a proper scale for the Tile unit, we created a range of foam core mockups to determine optimal legibility from various distances (3ft, 5ft, 10ft). The 4" square form produced the most legible result without feeling like a dominating tech device mounted to the wall.
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Final Prototype + Charging Dock
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Unboxing Experience
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CMF Strategy: Natural, Light, Dark
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Integrated LED Feedback
1. Tile (no interaction)
2. Full Charge: After approaching, the Tile will show green to indicate full charge
3. Dead Battery: Once the battery dies, it will display a red light
4. Battery Low: When the battery level is low, a yellow light will display
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