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Modular smart home app bringing interconnectivity to people’s homes.
How we approached designing a scalable design system and user experience for Matter certified product brand, Arre.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Client
Arre
ServicesVisual Identity, UX, Visual Design (UI), UX Copy
Product Platforms Business Type
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Technology
A long story, short.
Arre is the brainchild of Founder, Sam Gabbay. Frustrated with the fragmented support for interconnected smart home devices and seeking greater control and simplicity, Sam envisioned Arre as a manufacturer of a new generation of smart home products.
Arre integrates Matter’s ecosystem, supported by the likes of Siemens, LG, Samsung, Apple, and Google, with the aim of unifying various smart home platforms under one seamless, flexible, and intuitive control system.
The Problem
Users often face the challenge of managing multiple devices from different ecosystems, leading to a fragmented and cumbersome experience. Arre recognised a significant opportunity to create a cohesive app that would bridge these gaps, offering a unified control interface for all smart home devices, regardless of their brand or platform.
The Opportunity
The smart home market is set to reach $154.4B in revenue in 2024, with big brands dominating the space. Startups can focus on developing platforms or solutions that enhance interoperability, making it easier for consumers to integrate devices from different manufacturers seamlessly. Solutions compliant with standards like Matter can be particularly attractive.
The Solution
We were tasked with creating a scalable design system and app experience that helps customers seamlessly connect and sync their products to a central platform.
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Simplify the integration of various smart home devices into one unified app. -
Provide an intuitive and user-friendly interface.
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Ensure compatibility across different smart home ecosystems.
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Enhance user control and flexibility over their smart home environment.
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Offer seamless device management and automation features.
Key Metrics
Market
$154.4BRevenue for smart home projected in 2024.
Raised
$500kIn private equity startup funding.
UI Design
67+Individual mobile app screens designed.
Components
250+UI elements across the entire design system.
Process & Deliverables
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1. Research
We carried out comprehensive analysis to understand user needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
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2. User Flow
Created a visual representation of the steps users take to achieve their specific goals for Arre’s experience.
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3. Lo-fi Wireframes
Produced basic, black-and-white sketches outlining the layout and structure of the journey and user interface.
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4. Visual Identity
Cohesive design elements defines Arre’s visual identity through colour schemes, typography and graphical language.
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5. Design System
A collection of reusable components and guidelines to ensure consistent design across Arre’s digital experience.
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6. Hi-fi Design + Prototype
Detailed, high-fidelity and final designs ready to be built and put into production.
Foundational UX
Putting together the building blocks for the user experience.
As part of the comprehensive design and UX overhaul for Arre, one of the critical deliverables was the creation of detailed user flows. A user flow is a visual representation of the steps a user takes to achieve a specific goal within an app. It maps out the user's path from the entry point through various interactions to the final destination, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience.
Low-fidelity Wireframes
Laying the foundation for Arre’s intuitive interface.
The wireframe design for Arre was a critical step in crafting a user-friendly and cohesive smart home app. Wireframes serve as the blueprint for the app's structure and layout, providing a clear visual guide for the placement of elements and the overall flow of the user experience.
Visual Identity
Putting together the building blocks for the user experience.
As part of the comprehensive design and UX overhaul for Arre, one of the critical deliverables was the creation of detailed user flows. A user flow is a visual representation of the steps a user takes to achieve a specific goal within an app. It maps out the user's path from the entry point through various interactions to the final destination, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience.
Scalable Components
A flexible component library and design system.
For Arre, the scalable component library and design system included a comprehensive collection of UI elements such as buttons, forms, icons, and navigation bars, all designed to work seamlessly across different smart home platforms.
This robust framework ensures that the app delivers a consistent, efficient, and user-friendly experience, no matter how complex the smart home ecosystem becomes.
Effortless Setup
Taking new users from first impressions to up-and-running, in a blink of an eye.
The onboarding flow for Arre is meticulously designed to provide users with a straightforward and intuitive setup process, ensuring they can seamlessly connect all their smart home devices with ease. From the moment users open the app, they are guided through a step-by-step process that simplifies device integration and enhances user confidence.
from the horse’s mouth
“Aaron and the team at Intrface have been my go-to for product design and UX for the past five years. They've helped me brand multiple startups from the ground up and produced beautiful UI for mobile and web platforms, helping us provide a great customer experience.”
Sam GabbayFounder @ Arre
The Outcome
A super-sleek visual identity, scalable design system and seamless user experience.
Arre successfully developed a modular smart home app that enhances household user control and energy efficiency. The app integrates with various smart devices and ecosystems, including Apple Home and SmartThings, using Matter and Thread protocols. This seamless integration allows users to manage a wide range of home appliances, from lights and thermostats to security systems, all through a single interface.
Additionally, it offers customisation options for automation, helping homeowners save time and reduce energy consumption. Its positive impact on daily routines demonstrates the app’s success, contributing to increased convenience and sustainability.
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Provided an intuitive and user-friendly interface. - Offered seamless device management and automation features.
- Ensured compatibility across different ecosystems.
- Simplified the integration of smart devices into one unified app.
- Enhanced user control & flexibility over home environments.
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