Building a high‑end and innovative experience for tech enthusiasts.
My Hats
UIUX Lead
Mobile App UI Design
Duration
10 Weeks
School Project
SCAD — UXDG-705-01
The Squad
Hailey Dang
Wentao Zhang
Zoe Lu
Jingzi Han
Qi Luo
Evaluate Current
Thermostat Designs
- Google Nest Thermostat – Features a simple design with tap-based interaction, priced at $129.99, perfect for cost-conscious individuals.
- Nest Learning Thermostat – Offers a premium metal finish with a rotating and push interaction, priced at $249, aimed for tech-savvy homeowners.
"Google is reimagining Nest for people who demand premium —
tech enthusiasts who won't accept ordinary."
How Might We
How might we design a Nest that feels premium end-to-end — where the app and the device speak the same visual language?
High-End Tech Enthusiasts
Innovation-Driven
They're always hunting for the newest products that feel genuinely innovative, not just incremental upgrades with better marketing.
Control-Obsessed
They expect granular control over every setting and scenario, not just basic on/off functionality that works for everyone else.
Aesthetically Discerning
Their devices reflect who they are, so anything that looks cheap or poorly designed gets immediately dismissed no matter how well it works.
Standardize visual components and styles,
set up a reusable library as a single source of truth.
