UX/UI + 3D DESIGN
Visualize homeowners' energy consumption by projecting a virtual environment to improve their habits with real-time feedback.
— Eco-visualization
MY ROLE
Concept Development
UX/UI Design
3D Design
3D Animation
COMMITEE
Adam Smith
Mike Strobert
TOOL USED
Figma
Cinema 4D
After Effects
Photoshop
WHAT IS THE CURRENT PROBLEM?
Most of the energy we consume is generated from fossil fuels, which have an adverse impact on the environment causing global warming and climate change.
People can’t physically see the damage that is being done to our environment and is unaware of how much water and electricity they consume as our electric and water bills don't reflect the impact on the environment.
Our consumption habits will need to change. Even with the advancement in technology, renewable energy is not always available as it typically depends on the weather.
MY GOAL IS TO...
Help users become more aware of their usage within their household.
and show how their utility usage impacts the environment through an elegant display of real-time data.
MY SOLUTIONS ARE...
01
Motivate homeowners to change their consumption habits through a virtual environment.
02
Analyze and keep track of their utility consumption to improve their habits with real-time feedback.
03
Offer device and appliance usage and generate future projections of cost savings based on current usage habits.
Sustainable energy usage =
Lush & dynamic environment
Overindulgence of energy =
Dry & non-dynamic environment
RESEARCH
The closest product with Sprout is smart thermostats. Google Nest, Amazon EcoBee, and Honeywell T5+are the most common ones.
? Advantages
- Smart devices
- Learns your schedule
- Easy to use
? Disadvantages
- Only for setting temperatures
- No additional information is given
- Doesn’t help habit-forming
3D ENVIRONMENT + MOCKUP
HOME OVERVIEW
Sprout will alert users in real-time when there's an overconsumption of electricity or water. This helps users understand how much energy is consumed, when, and where in your home.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION TREND
Trends are available for users to understand their utility bills better. Know what is consuming the most energy so that users can take action to save more.
VIEW USAGE OF APPLIANCES
Check appliances usages and set alerts to inform you if you are running it for too long.
CONCLUSION
We all know human behavior plays a crucial role in energy consumption, thus we need to target ways to change our behaviors to save the environment.
With my design solution, visualizing a virtual environment reflecting real-time feedback will help users be more aware of their energy usage and how that impacts the environment.
Thank You!