Neaten
A mobile app designed to help users organize their spaces efficiently through an intuitive, guided experience.
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Smart Scheduling & Space Optimization
Neaten seamlessly integrates with Outlook, Google Calendar, and iCal to find time slots for cleaning and organizing in between meetings. The app also features a "Move My Furniture" tool that suggests quarterly rearrangements for better space utilization and improved living aesthetics.
Radius Selector
Calendar Integration
Recently Added Items
Move My Furniture Feature:
Adjust how far the system should suggest cleaning or organizing activities.
Sync with existing calendars to optimize cleaning schedules.
Keeps track of newly purchased or stored products.
Provides AI-generated furniture layout suggestions to refresh the living space quarterly.
Design Decisions & Rationale
Feature: Adjustable Radius for Cleaning Suggestions
Why? Allows users to customise how much of their home they want to organise at a given time, preventing overwhelming tasks.
🎯 Design Decision: Used a +/- button instead of a slider to ensure precision in radius selection.
Feature: Calendar Integration for Smart Scheduling
Why? Users often forget to clean because it’s not built into their routines. Integrating with their calendars ensures they get reminders.
🎯 Design Decision: Placed Outlook, Google Calendar, and iCal integration prominently to highlight automated scheduling.
Feature: Move My Furniture (Quarterly Suggestions)
Why? Rearranging furniture periodically improves functionality, prevents monotony, and optimizes space.
🎯 Design Decision: Used visual layout previews instead of text-based suggestions, making it easier for users to visualise changes.
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No More Over-Purchasing – Smart Inventory Alerts
Neaten integrates with e-commerce platforms like Amazon and alerts users when they attempt to repurchase items they already own. This feature aims to reduce unnecessary expenses, avoid hoarding, and promote mindful shopping.
Amazon Integration
Find Space Now Feature
Smart Alerts
Displays a pop-up notification when users attempt to buy an item they already own.
Assists in determining the best storage location for new items.
Highlights duplicate purchases and suggests space-efficient storage solutions.
Design Decisions & Rationale
Feature: E-commerce Integration for Over-Purchasing Prevention
Why? Many users unknowingly buy duplicate items, leading to clutter and unnecessary spending.
🎯 Design Decision: Implemented a red banner to make the notification about existing ownership visually prominent.
Feature: "Find Space Now" for Smart Storage
Why? Users may hesitate to buy essential items due to lack of storage space. This feature ensures they can store new purchases efficiently.
🎯 Design Decision: Used contextual prompts (e.g., "Where to keep?") on the Amazon interface for seamless integration.
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Find My Things: Never Lose Track Again
Find My Things helps users locate misplaced items quickly using an AI-powered search. Simply type what you're looking for, and the app provides precise guidance on its location within the home.
Search Input
Search Results
Scalability & Future Use Cases
Voice and text input options allow users to search for items in their home easily.
Camera icon for image-based item recognition.
Minimalist UI keeps the focus on searching efficiently.
Displays multiple matching results within the Neaten tracking radius.
Extend Radius" button allows users to expand the search area.
AI-powered search refines results based on stored locations.
3D home layout provides a visual guide to the item’s exact location.
Directional arrows guide the user to the object.
Context-based results specify room and storage location for easy retrieval.
Design Decisions & Rationale
Feature: Visual Map-Based Item Finder
Why? People remember locations spatially rather than through text descriptions. A visual representation makes it easier to recall where items are stored.
🎯 Design Decision: Designed an interactive map with item markers, allowing users to see their items at a glance.
Feature: Categorisation & Search Bar for Quick Access
Why? Users may not always remember the exact location but might recall the category of an item (e.g., "Kitchen" for spices).
🎯 Design Decision: Introduced search filters (by category, room, or recent use) for faster retrieval.
Feature: Smart Tags & Last Seen Timestamp
Why? Users need to know when they last interacted with an item to estimate its location.
🎯 Design Decision: Included a “Last Seen” timestamp under each item, enhancing tracking accuracy.
Feature: Augmented Reality (AR) View for Item Discovery
Why? AR reduces cognitive load by guiding users visually rather than requiring them to search manually.
🎯 Design Decision: Enabled AR overlays that point users toward misplaced items, eliminating guesswork.
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My Device: Smart Storage, Smarter Living
The My Device feature enables users to set and customize the tracking radius of their Neaten device. Keep a digital inventory of connected items and access privacy settings, routines, and location tracking in one place.
Connected Devices
Save & Access
Customisation
Shows the number of connected devices for easy tracking.
Owner authentication ensures secure access.
Provides quick access to privacy, activity logs, and location settings.
Users can customize routines for efficient storage and retrieval.
Voice responses toggle for hands-free access.
Work mode focus minimizes distractions when needed.
Design Decisions & Rationale
Feature: Device Dashboard with Status Indicators
Why? Users should immediately know if a device is online/offline, running low on battery, or needs maintenance.
🎯 Design Decision: Used color-coded status indicators (green for active, red for issues) to ensure clarity at a glance.
Feature: Remote Control & Customisation
Why? Users want the flexibility to adjust device settings remotely without needing to navigate multiple apps.
🎯 Design Decision: Included quick-access controls for common actions (e.g., renaming devices, adjusting sensitivity, setting reminders).
Feature: Device Usage Insights & Notifications
Why? Tracking usage helps users understand how often they interact with specific devices and optimise their routines.
🎯 Design Decision: Implemented weekly insights with graphs to help users analyze trends in device usage.
Final Thoughts & Learnings
Impact & Key Takeaways
Neaten was designed to bring efficiency, mindfulness, and organization into daily life. By integrating with smart calendars, e-commerce platforms, and device tracking, the app helps users:
Reduce clutter by identifying misplaced items quickly.
Avoid unnecessary purchases through smart notifications.
Find time to organise by syncing with daily schedules.
With these features, Neaten not only simplifies home management but also encourages a more conscious and intentional lifestyle.
Challenges & Iterations
Designing Neaten required balancing automation with user control. Some of the key challenges and solutions were:
Smart Calendar Integration: Ensuring seamless syncing while giving users flexibility to override system suggestions.
E-commerce Notifications: Avoiding notification fatigue while effectively preventing over-purchasing.
User Trust in AI Suggestions: Providing transparency in how recommendations (such as "Move My Furniture") are made.
Through user testing and iterations, these features were refined to enhance usability while maintaining intuitive interactions.