Proto-Persona
Initial Concept
CONVENIENT
Capitalizing on existing smart tech while introducing new features like hands-free entry & battery backup
Linking the outside paddle to the inside interconnect can retract both latches with one motion
QUICK EXIT
Interconnect mechanisms provide single motion egress without any battery additional power needed
SLEEK
New mechanisms, small motors, and minimal power needs allow the escutcheons to be much thinner
Innovative Engineering
Mechanical: We started developing a new interconnect and deadbolt mechanism based on old Schlage patents
Electrical: We conceptualized ways to introduce a "power reserve" feature
User Experience Flow Maps
Walking through the user's journey at a high level identified potential pain points
This uncovered new features/experiences due to the novel pairing of these technologies and mechanisms
There are still unfamiliar scenarios and interactions that need further user testing to understand fully
Feature Set
APPLE EXPRESS MODE
iPhones can still use NFC credentials from the wallet when the phone is perceived to be dead
This device would have a similar power reserve feature
Experiencial Prototype
Form Exploration
Final Design
