Nemo is a startup providing a full—stack technology for monitoring productivity at work and for personal purposes.
The goal for Nemo was to develop a neuro-assistant prototype that records brain waves on the user's temples, similar to an electroencephalogram.
The neuro-assistant would send messages to a software broker, alerting the user or their supervisor if it detects increased fatigue or lack of focus. The design needed to be innovative, progressive, intuitive, and easy to use without requiring additional training.
Before diving into the prototyping process, we conducted our own research on ergonomics and examined how full-time employees wear headphones as a device closest in visualization to a neuro-assistant.
We identified key details that customers pay attention to, which could be relevant for Nemo, including:
- Wireless Bluetooth connection
- Minimalistic design or vintage references
- Minimum pressure on the auricles
- Extended battery life
- Compatibility with existing chargers
Taking these points into account, we proceeded with the prototyping phase and achieved the following results:
Advantages:
– clean design;
–intuitive one-button power control;
– potential for further development in color-texture solutions, illumination, and transparency
Advantages: – clear division into constructive components; – vintage reference by combining different materials
Advantages: – subordination of two simple figures; – adaptive design with the ability to remove the hoop entirely
After presenting these prototypes, the customer chose the Nemo minimal model as it aligned better with their brand objectives. We finalized the proposal by incorporating the following additions:
- New sensor location
- Alternative color-texture solution
- Charger location and compatibility
- Approximate battery capacity
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