IXDEOLOGY

Appliance engagement

03

Human-Machine-Interface with eco-infotainment experience across both physical & digital touchpoints. Skywell, now available in your environment.

Agency

Rhythm Agency

Role

Lead Experience Strategist & Designer

Delivered

UX/UI direction, concept prototypes, wireframes

Awards

Silver Addy Award

Informative screensaver to attract users towards Skywell's dispenser.

Device options on motion detection for additional user engagement and infotainment.

Connected leaderboard experience for partcipating users.

Dispenser management controls.

Objectives

Skywell's innovative smart water dispensers generate drinking water through condensation from the environment, eliminating the need for bottled water. We were approached to create a Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) that enables users to interact with their product via an electronic display, while raising awareness about the importance of staying hydrated and reducing plastic waste by promoting eco-friendly behaviors.

Strategy

The proposed strategy centered on developing a tablet-based concept that leverages infotainment features to promote eco-friendly behaviors and encourage hydration in the surrounding environment. This approach included a physical interaction component via the dispenser's connected game-like experience, local hydration reminders via mobile app, management tools for local clients, and manufacturer administration of updates.

Deliverables

The UX documentation included a comprehensive information architecture and interactive prototype that visualized the strategy, featuring the tablet-based concept and infotainment system design. This deliverables served as a guiding asset both internally and externally with the Client. The cohesive user experience inlcuded solutions such as: