Multimeter Widget UX, Software App
Intro
As a product/UX designer, I had the pleasure of leading the development of a software application for architecture students to build structures from scratch using a library of real products. The app lets students test their heating and electricity lines, etc. after they've set them up. They can also check the temperature and use other utility testers to reduce costs and get the most out of their resources.
Multimeter Widget
The multimeter widget lets users control and check the temperature of a room by changing the settings built into the console from an engineering point of view.
I made sure that users could easily grasp how to modify the temperature and view the current temperature measurement. In order for the functionality to smoothly integrate with the other controls and features, I also made sure that it was visually consistent with the product's overall design and behavior patterns; which guaranteed a non learning curve user experience across the entire product.
Running Tests
I did substantial study on the requirements and challenges encountered by architecture students in order to develop an effective feature. Our team discovered that a lack of accurate and relevant data led to expensive mistakes that slowed down the construction process. I also determined that there were not enough testing tools available to enable students to identify possible problems at an early stage and successfully resolve them.
As a result, we developed an approach that enables students to get the most current and correct information when designing facilities. Once all is set, students can run a list of tests crucial to the current phase.
Research, Data & Conclusion
I validated product design and iterated to better meet our users' needs through several user studies and analyses. Through a cost-benefit analysis and usability test, I was able to determine that our application could potentially save students up to 30% on building costs and cut down on construction time by up to 20%.
The student architectural community gave the product fantastic feedback after the MVP delivery stage. As a result, the client was able to get further funding and began rolling out new features that we had previously prepared.