The Challenge:

Current Nest Features
Existing thermostat and app features were assessed to find where the experience felt disconnected or harder to use than it should be.

Research:

Understanding The Market
User testing showed our two core audiences wanted opposite things: hands off automation or deep control. Every design decision had to serve both.

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Ideation:

Warming Up
Initial brainstorming and exploration for the visual design.

Moodboard:

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Early Sketches:

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Iteration 1

Wireframing and Initial Visual Design
Early exploration for both the thermostat and the mobile app.

Iteration 2

Iteration 3

Final Designs:

Brand Guide
To keep the experience cohesive across the thermostat and app, I created a brand guide defining the visual system: the warm, dark frosted glass style, the orange and blue gradients that shift with heating and cooling, typography, and UI components. It gives the team a single reference for every screen.

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Final Solution: Mobile App
The app puts the thermostat front and center with a rotating dial that mirrors the hardware. Scheduling inspired by Google Calendar and a built in Gemini assistant let users plan in seconds or dial in something far more specific.

Final Solution: Thermostat
From a distance, Farsight displays a bold gradient reflecting the current mode and temperature. Step closer and it transitions to the full home screen. Users rotate the dial through a radial menu for mode, schedule, hold timer, eco mode, fan, metrics, and settings, and can build schedules right on the device.