The Figurative Home

What’s a good user interface for a thermostat that wants to be more than just a thermostat, that wants to become a whole home interface?

A round object on the wall kinda says ‘thermostat’. Putting a big number in the middle of that round object really says ‘thermostat’. It also says ‘Nest’.

So, what could we do for a round touchscreen that’s on the wall, branded Honeywell Home, and ultimately connected to more than the HVAC system?

The ‘Figurative Home’ is a user interface metaphor and design direction for a ‘Whole Home’ UX and product offering. It was created for the Honeywell Home M5 Smart Thermostat announced at CES 2020.

I led initial concept definition and design direction, guiding a small team of designers and working directly with our company president and chief technology officer.

The idea is simple – reflect what’s going on inside and outside the home in a simple, charming and somewhat playful way. Touch the screen or turn the dial to make a change.

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CES 2020
The Figurative Home UI was announced at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show with the M5 Series thermostats, winning a CES Innovation Award. More about the Honeywell Home M Series

”These new smart thermostats forever shift expectations of home temperature control. The intelligent home management system monitors air quality, water leaks, energy management and security. It’s a whole home guardian that helps save energy and simplify the smart home.”

 

Thank you’s
This work was completed in 2019. Thank you Chris Pacetti, Xandra Emmons, Chris Jones, Jaymeson Tucker, Rajat Shail, Edgar Tu & Niccolo DeMasi