Activity 4 - BSIT

Name: Cuevas, Mike Laurence J.
Section: BSIT 3A
1. Introduction
Imagine a home that adjusts to your mood, anticipates your needs, and responds to your
voice. That's the world of smart home devices! These internet-connected gadgets are
transforming our living spaces into havens of convenience and efficiency. From thermostats that
learn your ideal temperature to lights that dim with a simple voice command, smart homes
promise a more automated and, dare we say, futuristic lifestyle.
2. Understanding the Problem Space and Conceptualizing Interaction
1. User Research: To understand the users needs and the users problem I conduct a
quick interview and surveys to some smart home device users.
User Interviews:
 The moody users: Lack of instruction can drive into a problematic situation/
 Fancy hands: Users that got a lot of knowledge about the device, that can
navigate to broke the device down.
3. Conceptual Models
Based on the users that I interviewed some of the users highlighted the main problems
their experienced, In order to keep these aspects important at every step of a user's experience,
we can create a model that outlines this focus. This model will be shown in two different formats:
User Interface(UI) “Flowchart”: This flowchart will navigate how the user use the
device and also this displays how the smart home devices works during the users using time. It
show’s how the actual devices can properly use during the time they navigate the devices.
User Journey Map: This user journey map will show you how the process of the user in
every single time of the smart home devices being managed. This visual presentation will
conduct a simple idea that will clear your understanding of how does the problem and how does
the journey works around the map.
4. Interface Metaphors
Interface metaphors are powerful tools in interaction design. They translate real-world
concepts into the digital interface, making controls easier to understand and use for smart home
devices. Let's explore some potential metaphors for a more intuitive smart home experience.
To make the navigation be easier to use and can be user friendly, This will probably help
to make you familiarize some metaphors around the devices:
 The instruction manual will be directly specified of what the user wants
 A person who knows how to manage or navigate the device will provide a idea for the
user who buy’s the device
 The users feedback will be used as how the seller indorse you the device
This metaphor will probably help’s to give the user a more knowledge or ideas to do when he/she bought
a device.
5. Interaction Types
As we explore smart home interaction design, choosing the right interaction types is
crucial. Here’s a one example of possible interaction type that can smart home devices provide,
Advantage and Disadvantages:
 Voice Control:
Advantages:
Accessibility: A boon for users with physical limitations or visual impairments,

promoting independent living.
Convenience: Hands-free control allows for multitasking while interacting with

smart home devices.
Natural Interaction: Feels intuitive and mimics natural communication, making it

easy for users of all ages to learn.
Disadvantages:
Accuracy: Reliant on speech recognition technology, which can be affected by

background noise or accents.
Privacy Concerns: Requires users to be comfortable with voice commands

potentially being recorded or stored.
Limited Complexity: Complex commands or adjustments might be difficult to

articulate clearly with voice alone.
6. Paradigms, Visions, Theories, Models, and Frameworks

In the realm of smart home interaction design, prioritizing user needs and creating an
intuitive experience is paramount. This is where User-Centered Design (UCD) comes in – a
powerful framework that ensures the design process revolves around the users and their needs.
7. Conclusion
Exploring smart home interaction design revealed both exciting potential and user pain
points. Juggling multiple apps, compatibility issues, and complex interfaces hinder user
experience. My solution? A user-centered approach with a central control hub and intuitive
interfaces that leverage familiar metaphors. Pre-programmed activity controls will simplify
device management.
References:
https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/smart-home/guide-to-smart-home-devices-tech-
a1007276600/
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Example-user-interfaces-for-smart-home-
system_fig4_264143727

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Name: Cuevas, Mike Laurence J.

Accessibility: A boon for users with physical limitations or visual impairments,

Convenience: Hands-free control allows for multitasking while interacting with

Natural Interaction: Feels intuitive and mimics natural communication, making it

Accuracy: Reliant on speech recognition technology, which can be affected by

Privacy Concerns: Requires users to be comfortable with voice commands

Limited Complexity: Complex commands or adjustments might be difficult to

6. Paradigms, Visions, Theories, Models, and Frameworks

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