OVERVIEW

CamelBak x Autodesk (Fusion 360) x AAU
In this corporate-sponsored project, CamelBak partnered with students from the Academy of Art University (AAU) to form 7 interdisciplinary teams. Their goal was to create a product for the target consumer that would be suitable for both outdoor and everyday use. I was chosen by the Interaction & UI/UX Design Department to represent AAU and collaborate on CamelBak's concept brief.

Type
‍Corporate Sponsored Project, Apprenticeship
Duration
‍Feb 2023 - May 2023
My Role
‍‍Interaction & UI/UX Design (IXD)
Tool
‍Figma, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Google Form

TEAM VITALITY

We are Team "TrüBottle," comprising three members - 2 Industrial Designers and 1 UI/UX Designer (myself).
As a UI/UX Designer on my team, I developed the mobile app and championed a user-centered design approach.

THE CHALLENGE

VSS EVERYDAY & OUTDOOR OBJECTS
Harnessing the benefits of Vacuum Stainless Steel (VSS) technology, design a product that can be used in the outdoors or in everyday life by the target consumer. Create something that makes their life easier and adds value to their experience.

PROBLEM

RESEARCH

Survey | Key insights
We initiated a preliminary survey to pinpoint the main challenges, wants, and needs related to water bottle usage. Furthermore, our goal was to uncover the sought-after features that users expect when utilizing a mobile app synced with the bottle. We collected 35 survey responses.

Challenges
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57% - Losing the bottle.
51% - Difficult to clean.
31% - Coating wears out.

Desired Features
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54% - Temperature indicator.
46% - Hydration reminder.
45% - Heating up function.

COMPETITORS

OUR SOLUTION

Create a smart water bottle that connects with a mobile app to monitor your water consumption, warm the bottle, and enable users to participate in group challenges for motivation to enhance their hydration levels. The embedded sensors activate an LED display, providing regular reminders to drink water.

PERSONA

USER JOURNEY MAP

SKETCHES

Brainstorming
We began by exploring 10 different smart bottle designs and sought feedback to help us refine our approach. After receiving input, we decided to incorporate a heating function along with a challenge feature, enabling users to join group challenges for motivation and mutual encouragement.

MEDIUM FIDELITY

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FINAL DESIGNS

FINAL PROTOTYPE

Onboarding

Heating Function

Hydration Reminder

Join challenges

SPRING SHOW AWARD RECIPIENT

We won the award! CamelBak selected our team for the scholarship award. Thank you! 🎉
From left [IND Director: Antonio Borja, Team Vitality (Chenyang, me, Ernest), CamelBak: Mark Gmelin]

CHALLENGES AND LEARNINGS

Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Working closely with industrial designers, we adapted to one another's working styles, fostering a dynamic and productive team environment.
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Refining Project Scope - We carefully planned and set realistic expectations for the project's deliverables and scope, ultimately narrowing down ideas and focusing on what was achievable and impactful.