ISLANP
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A central communication hub for your home, connecting appliances, devices, family, and the outside world.
DESIGNER
Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center
Andy Park (Design Team Lead)
CLIENT
Samsung Customer Care / SEA
ROLE
Design a vision concept for customer care service’s central home hub product
COMMUNICATION STARTS FROM “THE HEART OF YOUR HOME”
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home. It's no longer just a place for food preparation but an integral part of the living space.
Today, it serves as a space where family members gather to eat, communicate, teach, interact with kids, hang out with friends, grab a drink, work, and share moments of laughter and joy.
NOTHING CHANGED FOR LONG TIME
Why isn’t the kitchen as advanced as other areas of the home? What if we could enhance the environment to improve communication experiences?
The key was finding a solution that doesn’t take up too much space and blends seamlessly into the surroundings.
The idea of hanging spotlights above the kitchen island was the first concept that came to mind.
BE CONNECTED TO YOUR HOME FROM ANYWHERE
Who isn’t busy these days? Whether you’re away from home or your loved ones are far, everyone is constantly on the move.
One of the key goals of Islanp is to keep people connected, no matter where they are. It allows individuals to stay connected while seamlessly fitting into their daily schedules.
In the early stages, I began with sketches focused solely on LED light notifications to explore the form factor and how this new product could seamlessly fit into the kitchen environment.
As I refined the shape and found a good balance, I gradually introduced features that evolved into the final design we have today.
TRANSPARENT DISPLAY
Our goal is to maximize the display area without obstructing the user's view. In our current Proof-of-Concept, we quickly prototyped this idea using two projectors.
The next step was to explore the transparent display market to find a solution that meets our needs.
APPS + NOTIFICATIONS + DIGITAL ASSISTANT
The right side of the Islanp display is dedicated to mobile applications supported by our digital assistant, along with notifications and alerts from all connected smart devices in your home.
The left side is dedicated to a digital human assistant, named Nora. Powered by UneeQ, a company that provides a digital human platform, Nora can assist with a wide range of queries. She connects to Alexa, Google Home, and other third-party IoT devices, making her a versatile and helpful companion.
SURROUND MICROPHONE
Islanp features a microphone array that captures individual voices for commands, ensuring accurate voice recognition.
It also improves sound recording, enhancing the overall user experience for interactions with the digital assistant and smart devices.
SURROUND CAMERA
Islanp is equipped with 270-degree cameras at both the front and back, offering flexibility in positioning during video calls.
These cameras also capture the overall home scene for security purposes and also help you preserve your favorite party moments!
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT
Islanp features a self-height adjustable mechanism that adapts to the user's needs.
Users can easily control the adjustment by asking Nora/Islanp to change the height, or let Islanp automatically measure the user's eye level and adjust itself accordingly.
SURROUND SPEAKER
Islanp features surround sound on top of the unit, designed to bounce off the ceiling and direct the sound to the floor.
This unique design enhances the audio experience, filling the space with high-quality sound in an innovative way.
Prototyping phases of Islanp
Quick rendering exploration of the black model to compare the different mood it brings compared to the white model.
