How can users control the air conditioner anytime and anywhere, without relying on physical remotes?
AC Control is a mobile application developed to provide efficient and intelligent remote control of air conditioning. Users can adjust the temperature of their environments in a practical and personalized way, ensuring greater comfort and energy efficiency.
This application aims to simplify air conditioning usage, eliminating the dependence on physical remotes and making the experience more seamless, convenient, and sustainable.
In the AC Control application, I was responsible for the following flows:
Creating an account and logging in.
Adding and configuring the remote control.
Turning on, turning off, and adjusting the air conditioner's temperature. Creating these flows required balancing simplicity and functionality, ensuring that even users with no technological experience could configure and control the air conditioner without frustration.
My main tasks included:
User Research: Conducting interviews to identify challenges and expectations in remote air conditioning control.
Competitor Analysis: Analyzing competitors and benchmarking to discover best practices and improvement opportunities.
Persona: Creating a persona based on data collected during interviews.
Information Architecture: Organizing the application's structure to ensure intuitive navigation.
User Flows: Mapping user interactions to define efficient flows.
Wireframes: Creating low, medium, and high-fidelity wireframes to translate complex concepts into design.
Prototype: Developing an interactive prototype to test usability.
Usability Testing: Conducting tests with users to identify improvements and optimize the experience. The project started with a research phase, where I conducted four interviews to understand users' difficulties in remote air conditioning control. The main issues identified were:
No remote control from a distance: All interviewees stated that they could not adjust the temperature while away from home.
Difficulty quickly turning the device on/off: The current process required several unnecessary steps.
Dependence on multiple physical remotes: For some interviewees, this made usage confusing.
Lack of smart automation: There was no system that automatically adjusted the temperature. Next, I conducted competitor analysis to identify essential features and competitive differentiators. Based on the data collected during the interviews, I defined a representative user persona, structured the information architecture, and designed user flows to ensure intuitive navigation.
Persona
App map
In the design phase, I created low and medium-fidelity wireframes to test different approaches and iterate based on feedback. Later, I developed high-fidelity wireframes and created a UI Kit, ensuring visual consistency and application accessibility.
To validate the solution, I developed an interactive prototype and conducted usability tests with three users. The feedback collected enabled interface adjustments, making the experience even more intuitive and efficient.
Based on the identified problems, I designed a mobile application with the following main features:
Remote Control Integration: Easily add and configure a new device, including selecting the room, brand, and model of the air conditioner.
Air Conditioner Management: Turn on, turn off, and adjust the temperature remotely, anytime and anywhere.
Intuitive Interface: A simple and functional design, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience. AC Control not only facilitates remote air conditioning control but also enhances comfort and helps efficiently manage energy consumption. With a simple and smooth experience, it removes technological barriers and puts users in total control of their environment.
Home Screen
Create an Account
Add Remote Control
Select Room
Select Brand
Select Model
Test Remote Control
Home
Air Conditioner Settings
