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Ikea Home Hub
Ikea Home Hub
Ikea Home Hub
DATE
April 2023
(2 days)
The Project.
The Project.
The Project.
This is a concept for a smart home hub from Ikea, designed to fit seamlessly into their VARMBLIXT collection.
This is a concept for a smart home hub from Ikea, designed to fit seamlessly into their VARMBLIXT collection.
This is a concept for a smart home hub from Ikea, designed to fit seamlessly into their VARMBLIXT collection.
The Process.
The Process.
The Process.
I put together an inspiration board with images of VARMBLIXT and otherwise. I'm using desaturated versions of Ikea's signature blue and yellow.
I put together an inspiration board with images of VARMBLIXT and otherwise. I'm using desaturated versions of Ikea's signature blue and yellow.
I wanted a soft, fluid form with a unique UI to match. My goal was to make a silhouette that you would want to have in your kitchen or living room.
I wanted a soft, fluid form with a unique UI to match. My goal was to make a silhouette that you would want to have in your kitchen or living room.
I wanted a soft, fluid form with a unique UI to match. My goal was to make a silhouette that you would want to have in your kitchen or living room.
The Result.
The Result.
The Result.
My final product is the Ikea Hub capsule. It manages everything from reminders, to notes, to music. The interface is angled upwards, inviting the user to engage. The display defaults to the "lock screen" to give a simple, clean aesthetic when not in use. The side lights act as touch sensors for scrolling.
My final product is the Ikea Hub capsule. It manages everything from reminders, to notes, to music. The interface is angled upwards, inviting the user to engage. The display defaults to the "lock screen" to give a simple, clean aesthetic when not in use. The side lights act as touch sensors for scrolling.
