Daikin
Reiri Home
Art direction, UX/UI design
Role: Lead designer, UI/UX
Market: Global
Team: MING Labs Singapore
Date: Mar 2022
Daikin partnered with MING Labs to design Reiri for Home, a smart home app for controlling AC and other IoT devices remotely. As UX lead, I led the UX audit, developed new visual concepts, and defined the design production approach. Collaborating with our art director on branding and UX designer on UI execution, we crafted a sleek, engaging experience for users.
The 12-week project was split into phases: 2 weeks for visual concepts, 8 weeks for the full UX/UI redesign, and 2 weeks for tablet adaptation. We then handed over design files and a UI component library to Daikin's tech team. Currently this App is live on both the App Store, and Google Play.
Visual Concept Development
To align the design with Daikin’s brand and messaging, we explored multiple visual concepts, each with a distinct style and identity. This approach allowed us to consider different creative directions and provide Daikin with a range of options. By refining these concepts together, we ensured the final design effectively captured their vision.
Component and icon library
To improve the design process and efficiency, we built a detailed component library for Reiri for Home. With a wide range of functions and multilingual support, icons became key to communication. We created over 100 icons for a consistent style, making the interface clearer and more user-friendly.
Mobile App UI Design
In this phase, our focus was on producing all screens, detailing annotations, and designing animations. By defining core styles, icons, and components, we provide a solid foundation for current and future designers to work efficiently and maintain consistency. We also addressed interaction issues before redesign, refining the experience to make it more intuitive.
Tablet UI adaptation
In the final phase, we adapted the design for tablets, using the mobile app as a foundation. We adjusted layouts and tweaked interactions to fit the larger screen while keeping everything consistent across devices. This way, the tablet experience felt just as polished and easy to use.
