IntendiMe
Bringing the touch of technology to sound
For those suffering from hearing loss, everyday tasks around the house can present significant challenges, with many devices — from doorbells to microwaves — relying on sound alerts. To craft a people-oriented solution, our multidisciplinary team joined forces with the founders of IntendiMe, a new startup providing accessibility through KitMe an intertwined ecosystem of products including sensors, a smartwatch and an app. Applied directly to any sound source and connected via an integrated system, the sensors send alert notifications to a wearable smart device with extensive options and an intuitive interface.
Our challenge was to design a health device that didn’t look like one. KitMe’s simple, elegant forms reference the latest smart wearables and adapt to many users, situations, and homes, becoming a part of everyday life.
Martin Franzen
Product Design Director
The sensors are configured through the app. Every time the source makes a sound, the smart watch vibrates with a text notification.
KitMe was developed not only for deaf people but together with them, in a constant dialogue, listening to their needs.
An integrated ecosystem of sensors, a smart device and an app that adapts to different users, situations and environments.
About the project
Client
IntendiMe
Year
2020
Expertise
- Design for manufacturing and assembly
- Design language
- Design strategy
- Digital ecosystems
- Digital product design
- Engineering
- Integrated projects
- IoT Platforms
- Mechanical design
- Omnichannel customer journey design
- Product design
- Prototyping
- Service design
- Service innovation
- Supply chain set-up and strategy
- Technology scouting
- UX and UI for digital touchpoints
Industry