As part of my TSG internship, I got to work with a client of theirs - BathBobber to design a smart ice bath timer thermometer.
My main role: UI/UX design, programming/electronics integration, 3d modelling/physical prototyping, user testing, technical documentation
Background
Bathbobber aims to provide an accessible way of tracking ice bath sessions and make the process easier for those who regularly take ice baths and/or cold plunges.
Design Challange
As part of the Bathbobber redesign project, my design challenge centered on reimagining the user interface and improving interaction with the physical device. The goal was to explore how users engage with the product, with a strong focus on the data being communicated, ensuring it is both accessible and intuitive. I aimed to create a seamless experience that bridges digital and physical interactions, enhancing usability.
Technical documentation
My goal was to learn about necessary technical documentation processes within a company while implementing my user-centered perspective. Through this I created my documents such as the Design considerations document and User scenarios document.
Other documentations I worked on:
-List of requirements
- Risk analysis
- DFM/DFA Analysis
- Function diagram
Shape explorations/3D modelling
Through the technical documentation and specificially list of requirements, I explored different shapes and prototyped different models to test them further.
User Testing
I conducted user studies on different versions of the design and iterated through the results of the analysis. I tested ergonomics, intuitiveness, user experience, and usability during these user studies. Usability testing with 8 participants, revealed key issues with the interface. Based on this feedback, I redesigned the interface to enable intuitive screen transitions via a single controller, directly addressing a core client requirement.
UI development
My primary focus during this project was to design and implement a user interface that was both intuitive and functional for seamless navigation across multiple screens. I developed the final UI flow and brought it to life through electronics integration and programming. By aligning design decisions with usability insights and technical constraints, I helped deliver a solution that balanced cost-efficiency, user satisfaction, and implementation feasibility, all core priorities outlined in the client’s requirement brief.