EMPOWER

EMPOWER

EMPOWER

EMPOWER

EMPOWER

Empower is the first residential energy system to integrate both solar production and electrical consumption. By managing both Empower is able to properly distribute power throughout the house, eliminating unnecessary energy consumption and reducing costs for the homeowner.

As a 0-1 product, we worked with the client and engineers to develop a brand identity, establish an MVP and a comprehensive dashboard based product. By applying user's needs, habits, and behaviors to the product vision, we designed a dashboard interface easy to understand data visualization. This allowed users to efficiently manage their home systems and stay on top of their energy consumption.

Empower is the first residential energy system to integrate both solar production and electrical consumption. By managing both Empower is able to properly distribute power throughout the house, eliminating unnecessary energy consumption and reducing costs for the homeowner.

As a 0-1 product, we worked with the client and engineers to develop a brand identity, establish an MVP and a comprehensive dashboard based product. By applying user's needs, habits, and behaviors to the product vision, we designed a dashboard interface easy to understand data visualization. This allowed users to efficiently manage their home systems and stay on top of their energy consumption.

Empower is the first residential energy system to integrate both solar production and electrical consumption. By managing both Empower is able to properly distribute power throughout the house, eliminating unnecessary energy consumption and reducing costs for the homeowner.

As a 0-1 product, we worked with the client and engineers to develop a brand identity, establish an MVP and a comprehensive dashboard based product. By applying user's needs, habits, and behaviors to the product vision, we designed a dashboard interface easy to understand data visualization. This allowed users to efficiently manage their home systems and stay on top of their energy consumption.

Empower is the first residential energy system to integrate both solar production and electrical consumption. By managing both Empower is able to properly distribute power throughout the house, eliminating unnecessary energy consumption and reducing costs for the homeowner.

As a 0-1 product, we worked with the client and engineers to develop a brand identity, establish an MVP and a comprehensive dashboard based product. By applying user's needs, habits, and behaviors to the product vision, we designed a dashboard interface easy to understand data visualization. This allowed users to efficiently manage their home systems and stay on top of their energy consumption.

Empower is the first residential energy system to integrate both solar production and electrical consumption. By managing both Empower is able to properly distribute power throughout the house, eliminating unnecessary energy consumption and reducing costs for the homeowner.

As a 0-1 product, we worked with the client and engineers to develop a brand identity, establish an MVP and a comprehensive dashboard based product. By applying user's needs, habits, and behaviors to the product vision, we designed a dashboard interface easy to understand data visualization. This allowed users to efficiently manage their home systems and stay on top of their energy consumption.

TYPE:  Product Development | Conception & UX Design | Brand Design | MVP Development | Interface Design | Web Design

TYPE:  Product Development | Conception & UX Design | Brand Design | MVP Development | Interface Design | Web Design

TYPE:  Product Development | Conception & UX Design | Brand Design | MVP Development | Interface Design | Web Design

TYPE:  Product Development | Conception & UX Design | Brand Design | MVP Development | Interface Design | Web Design

TYPE:  Product Development | Conception & UX Design | Brand Design | MVP Development | Interface Design | Web Design

DISCOVERING PAIN POINTS & MOTIVATIONS

DISCOVERING PAIN POINTS & MOTIVATIONS

DISCOVERING PAIN POINTS & MOTIVATIONS

DISCOVERING PAIN POINTS & MOTIVATIONS

DISCOVERING PAIN POINTS & MOTIVATIONS

After conducting a competitive analysis of other home energy products, we found three major value propositions: COST SAVINGS, SOCIAL COMPARISON, ECO-CONSCIOUS.

We interviewed users of solar panels and home thermostat systems to find common pain points and needs. From competitive analysis and user interviews, we were able to establish four main motivators: 

After conducting a competitive analysis of other home energy products, we found three major value propositions: COST SAVINGS, SOCIAL COMPARISON, ECO-CONSCIOUS.

We interviewed users of solar panels and home thermostat systems to find common pain points and needs. From competitive analysis and user interviews, we were able to establish four main motivators: 

After conducting a competitive analysis of other home energy products, we found three major value propositions: COST SAVINGS, SOCIAL COMPARISON, ECO-CONSCIOUS.

We interviewed users of solar panels and home thermostat systems to find common pain points and needs. From competitive analysis and user interviews, we were able to establish four main motivators: 

After conducting a competitive analysis of other home energy products, we found three major value propositions: COST SAVINGS, SOCIAL COMPARISON, ECO-CONSCIOUS.

We interviewed users of solar panels and home thermostat systems to find common pain points and needs. From competitive analysis and user interviews, we were able to establish four main motivators: 

After conducting a competitive analysis of other home energy products, we found three major value propositions: COST SAVINGS, SOCIAL COMPARISON, ECO-CONSCIOUS.

We interviewed users of solar panels and home thermostat systems to find common pain points and needs. From competitive analysis and user interviews, we were able to establish four main motivators: 

COST
The primary reason users implemented a home energy system was for cost savings. Users found out through their monthly home bills the cost savings. 

CONVENIENCE
Users liked the ability to check their home system through a mobile device. Mobile access allowed users to ensure the system was working properly when they were away from home. 

COMFORT
Users with families and young children wanted manual controls in order to adjust to their irregular schedules and changing needs.

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS
Uses found monthly reports useful for tracking energy usage habits and overall cost savings. 

COST
The primary reason users implemented a home energy system was for cost savings. Users found out through their monthly home bills the cost savings. 

CONVENIENCE
Users liked the ability to check their home system through a mobile device. Mobile access allowed users to ensure the system was working properly when they were away from home. 

COMFORT
Users with families and young children wanted manual controls in order to adjust to their irregular schedules and changing needs.

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS
Uses found monthly reports useful for tracking energy usage habits and overall cost savings. 

COST
The primary reason users implemented a home energy system was for cost savings. Users found out through their monthly home bills the cost savings. 

CONVENIENCE
Users liked the ability to check their home system through a mobile device. Mobile access allowed users to ensure the system was working properly when they were away from home. 

COMFORT
Users with families and young children wanted manual controls in order to adjust to their irregular schedules and changing needs.

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS
Uses found monthly reports useful for tracking energy usage habits and overall cost savings. 

COST
The primary reason users implemented a home energy system was for cost savings. Users found out through their monthly home bills the cost savings. 

CONVENIENCE
Users liked the ability to check their home system through a mobile device. Mobile access allowed users to ensure the system was working properly when they were away from home. 

COMFORT
Users with families and young children wanted manual controls in order to adjust to their irregular schedules and changing needs.

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS
Uses found monthly reports useful for tracking energy usage habits and overall cost savings. 

COST
The primary reason users implemented a home energy system was for cost savings. Users found out through their monthly home bills the cost savings. 

CONVENIENCE
Users liked the ability to check their home system through a mobile device. Mobile access allowed users to ensure the system was working properly when they were away from home. 

COMFORT
Users with families and young children wanted manual controls in order to adjust to their irregular schedules and changing needs.

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS
Uses found monthly reports useful for tracking energy usage habits and overall cost savings. 

UNDERSTANDING TARGET USERS

UNDERSTANDING TARGET USERS

UNDERSTANDING TARGET USERS

UNDERSTANDING TARGET USERS

UNDERSTANDING TARGET USERS

The insights gained from user interviews and competitor testing were used to establish our target audiences and develop user personas. Using these personas, we created a series of use cases (Jobs to Be Done) based on our four main motivators. 

The insights gained from user interviews and competitor testing were used to establish our target audiences and develop user personas. Using these personas, we created a series of use cases (Jobs to Be Done) based on our four main motivators. 

The insights gained from user interviews and competitor testing were used to establish our target audiences and develop user personas. Using these personas, we created a series of use cases (Jobs to Be Done) based on our four main motivators. 

The insights gained from user interviews and competitor testing were used to establish our target audiences and develop user personas. Using these personas, we created a series of use cases (Jobs to Be Done) based on our four main motivators. 

The insights gained from user interviews and competitor testing were used to establish our target audiences and develop user personas. Using these personas, we created a series of use cases (Jobs to Be Done) based on our four main motivators. 

DEFINING HOME BEHAVIORS

DEFINING HOME BEHAVIORS

DEFINING HOME BEHAVIORS

DEFINING HOME BEHAVIORS

DEFINING HOME BEHAVIORS

After researching how home energy systems function, we were able to define and sort home behaviors to determine which associated appliances were necessary to display to the user and which would be automated by the Empower system.

After researching how home energy systems function, we were able to define and sort home behaviors to determine which associated appliances were necessary to display to the user and which would be automated by the Empower system.

After researching how home energy systems function, we were able to define and sort home behaviors to determine which associated appliances were necessary to display to the user and which would be automated by the Empower system.

After researching how home energy systems function, we were able to define and sort home behaviors to determine which associated appliances were necessary to display to the user and which would be automated by the Empower system.

After researching how home energy systems function, we were able to define and sort home behaviors to determine which associated appliances were necessary to display to the user and which would be automated by the Empower system.

MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT

MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT

MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT

MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT

MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT

THERMOSTAT
current interior conditions with the ability to manually override

SCHEDULE
upcoming away events and associated custom settings

VISUALIZATION OF ENERGY DATA
energy usage trends, how much is energy being consumed or produced at a given time, a breakdown of current usage by appliance/sensor

COST SAVINGS
money saved over the short term and the long term. 

THERMOSTAT
current interior conditions with the ability to manually override

SCHEDULE
upcoming away events and associated custom settings

VISUALIZATION OF ENERGY DATA
energy usage trends, how much is energy being consumed or produced at a given time, a breakdown of current usage by appliance/sensor

COST SAVINGS
money saved over the short term and the long term. 

THERMOSTAT
current interior conditions with the ability to manually override

SCHEDULE
upcoming away events and associated custom settings

VISUALIZATION OF ENERGY DATA
energy usage trends, how much is energy being consumed or produced at a given time, a breakdown of current usage by appliance/sensor

COST SAVINGS
money saved over the short term and the long term. 

THERMOSTAT
current interior conditions with the ability to manually override

SCHEDULE
upcoming away events and associated custom settings

VISUALIZATION OF ENERGY DATA
energy usage trends, how much is energy being consumed or produced at a given time, a breakdown of current usage by appliance/sensor

COST SAVINGS
money saved over the short term and the long term. 

THERMOSTAT
current interior conditions with the ability to manually override

SCHEDULE
upcoming away events and associated custom settings

VISUALIZATION OF ENERGY DATA
energy usage trends, how much is energy being consumed or produced at a given time, a breakdown of current usage by appliance/sensor

COST SAVINGS
money saved over the short term and the long term. 

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

Our team connected the dashboard design with the MVP to create a clear information architecture that made it easy to make changes and to see the current state of the system .

Our team connected the dashboard design with the MVP to create a clear information architecture that made it easy to make changes and to see the current state of the system .

Our team connected the dashboard design with the MVP to create a clear information architecture that made it easy to make changes and to see the current state of the system .

Our team connected the dashboard design with the MVP to create a clear information architecture that made it easy to make changes and to see the current state of the system.

Our team connected the dashboard design with the MVP to create a clear information architecture that made it easy to make changes and to see the current state of the system .

BRANDING

BRANDING

BRANDING

BRANDING

BRANDING

HI-FI DESIGNS

HI-FI DESIGNS

HI-FI DESIGNS

HI-FI DESIGNS

HI-FI DESIGNS

RETROSPECTIVE

RETROSPECTIVE

RETROSPECTIVE

RETROSPECTIVE

RETROSPECTIVE

CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND CONSTANT COORDINATION 

Because the hardware and software of the product were being developed in conjunction with the web application, it was necessary for us to be able to adjust our designs as the goals of the company evolved and the constraints were better understood.

We realized during the lo-fi design process that we had to define and separate the client's short-term goals from the long-term ones in order to be purposeful in our decisions and deliver an effective MVP design in the 6 weeks we had.

0-1 DESIGN CAN BE RESEARCH HEAVY TO PROPERLY UNDERSTAND CONTEXT

Due to the complicated nature of home and solar energy, we had to understand the various technical systems in order to and effectively convey the necessary information about the settings and the system. It was difficult to ensure every team member had a consistent set of knowledge and understanding in which to approach this project. Luckily, our team was good at communicating concerns or questions so confusions did not persist.

CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND CONSTANT COORDINATION 

Because the hardware and software of the product were being developed in conjunction with the web application, it was necessary for us to be able to adjust our designs as the goals of the company evolved and the constraints were better understood.

We realized during the lo-fi design process that we had to define and separate the client's short-term goals from the long-term ones in order to be purposeful in our decisions and deliver an effective MVP design in the 6 weeks we had.

0-1 DESIGN CAN BE RESEARCH HEAVY TO PROPERLY UNDERSTAND CONTEXT

Due to the complicated nature of home and solar energy, we had to understand the various technical systems in order to and effectively convey the necessary information about the settings and the system. It was difficult to ensure every team member had a consistent set of knowledge and understanding in which to approach this project. Luckily, our team was good at communicating concerns or questions so confusions did not persist.

CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND CONSTANT COORDINATION 

Because the hardware and software of the product were being developed in conjunction with the web application, it was necessary for us to be able to adjust our designs as the goals of the company evolved and the constraints were better understood.

We realized during the lo-fi design process that we had to define and separate the client's short-term goals from the long-term ones in order to be purposeful in our decisions and deliver an effective MVP design in the 6 weeks we had.

0-1 DESIGN CAN BE RESEARCH HEAVY TO PROPERLY UNDERSTAND CONTEXT

Due to the complicated nature of home and solar energy, we had to understand the various technical systems in order to and effectively convey the necessary information about the settings and the system. It was difficult to ensure every team member had a consistent set of knowledge and understanding in which to approach this project. Luckily, our team was good at communicating concerns or questions so confusions did not persist.

CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND CONSTANT COORDINATION 

Because the hardware and software of the product were being developed in conjunction with the web application, it was necessary for us to be able to adjust our designs as the goals of the company evolved and the constraints were better understood.

We realized during the lo-fi design process that we had to define and separate the client's short-term goals from the long-term ones in order to be purposeful in our decisions and deliver an effective MVP design in the 6 weeks we had.

0-1 DESIGN CAN BE RESEARCH HEAVY TO PROPERLY UNDERSTAND CONTEXT

Due to the complicated nature of home and solar energy, we had to understand the various technical systems in order to and effectively convey the necessary information about the settings and the system. It was difficult to ensure every team member had a consistent set of knowledge and understanding in which to approach this project. Luckily, our team was good at communicating concerns or questions so confusions did not persist.

CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND CONSTANT COORDINATION 

Because the hardware and software of the product were being developed in conjunction with the web application, it was necessary for us to be able to adjust our designs as the goals of the company evolved and the constraints were better understood.

We realized during the lo-fi design process that we had to define and separate the client's short-term goals from the long-term ones in order to be purposeful in our decisions and deliver an effective MVP design in the 6 weeks we had.

0-1 DESIGN CAN BE RESEARCH HEAVY TO PROPERLY UNDERSTAND CONTEXT

Due to the complicated nature of home and solar energy, we had to understand the various technical systems in order to and effectively convey the necessary information about the settings and the system. It was difficult to ensure every team member had a consistent set of knowledge and understanding in which to approach this project. Luckily, our team was good at communicating concerns or questions so confusions did not persist.