Hikari
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"Where imagination meets illumination"
Hikari, meaning “light” in Japanese, is more than a mere light fixture—it’s an embodiment of innovation, elegance, and science fiction. This futuristic creation emerges from the synergy of imagination and illumination. Picture a luminary masterpiece that not only illuminates spaces but also sparks wonder and conversation.
Pain Points
"There are too many light fixtures in the house."
50%
"Have to experiment a lot to set mood for an event."
30%
"Too many wires to sort and manage."
20%
MOOD
Analyzed mood for different spaces in a home to assess the emotional impact of each area. Observed factors like lighting, color schemes, furniture arrangement, and overall ambiance, to determine how each room affects human psyche.
Space
KITCHEN
WORK
LIVING
BEDROOM
Fresh
Hungry
Colorful
Familiar
Hygienic
Relaxed
Romantic
Nostalgic
Peaceful
Pleasant
Focused
Fresh
Productive
Inspiring
Practical
Active
Neutral
Stressed
Exposed
Tiring
Warm
Energy
Relaxed
Party
Cozy
Dull
Happy
Nostalgic
Romantic
Calm
Warm
Familiar
Playful
Romantic
Sad
Happy
Nostalgic
Tiring
Anxious
Cozy
Ideation
Prototypes
Modes
Possibilities
"Where imagination meets illumination"
Control App
"Where imagination meets illumination"
Empathize
"Post-update, the lights reset to default settings instead of my saved preferences after power cycling."
"Fantastic functionality with versatile color options; a scheduling feature would be a welcomed addition."
"Exceptionally bright and adaptable lighting, with an array of colors and themes for diverse atmospheres; seamless integration with Alexa – I love it!"
"I appreciate the functions but seek a simpler, less content-heavy interface for ease of use."
"Experienced multiple apps; looking for automatic color settings to simplify the process."
Market research for existing light control apps
Problems
"App disconnects during home assistant failure."
Needs
Insights
"Missing remote on/off control."
"App persistence during home assistant failure."
"Lacks presets and user personalization options."
"High app cost or pricey subscription."
"Under-utilizes light fixture capabilities."
"Limited home light connectivity."
"Absence of sound optimization."
"Updates don't preserve user settings."
"Offer presets and user personalization."
"Affordable app pricing or reasonable subscription."
"Maximize light fixture's capabilities."
Wireframes were used for UI idea generation and flow creation
Prototype
Streamlined and intuitive app flow for enhanced user engagement.
Optimized monochromatic palette to accentuate displayed colors.
