OKO.HOME
Future Smart Home System
Time Duration
Sep 2022 - Dec 2023
Team
Colin Feng Munchy Wu
Daniel G. Jeff Sun
My Role
User Interview UX Designer
User testing
In today’s AI-driven world, our team at ArtCenter’s HCI studio set out to reimagine how people interact with their homes—creating a dynamic, tech-integrated living experience.
FUTURE SMART HOME SOLUTION
We envisioned a system that extends beyond traditional screens by using projection as an ambient interface throughout the room. By integrating voice commands, users can interact with smart home applications seamlessly and hands-free, enabling flexible use in any part of the space.
This project centered on designing conversational AI along with gesture and voice-based input methods to create a more natural and immersive interaction experience.
CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING — CONVERSATION DESIGN
We considered the home ai is an extension of user's eyes and hands, where it sees and proceed decisions for the users.
IMAGING TOUCHLESS INTERACTION —— PROJECTION INTERFACES
Projected interfaces eliminate the need for physical touch—an approach already seen in some home entertainment systems and in-car experiences. Compared to conventional smart home devices, this technology opens up a wider range of use cases.
Picture this: you're cooking and don’t need to stop and wash your hands to answer a call. A simple gesture lets you respond to a video chat with a friend. Or while showering, you can send a PIN code to the delivery person at your door—completely hands-free.
With these scenarios in mind, our goal was to create an intuitive, contactless activation method that keeps users immersed in what they’re doing, without breaking their flow.
Wake up interface
Open room setting/app deck
Open an app
Move an app card
VISUAL DESIGN OF AI
When interacting with technology, especially AI-driven systems, users often want a sense of familiarity and relatability. Thus the motion of AI should be intuitive and understandable.
Idle
Loading
Generating/Responding
Speaking