Why UI/UX is important in IoT
Whether an IoT project is considered successful often depends on how user-friendly and easy the system is to interact with. A poor user experience can make the whole experience seem complex and, in the worst case, result in a lack of use, which is essential for an IoT project. An IoT implementation should contribute to streamlined workflows, not further complicate them.
Time to read: 5 minutes
Subject: IoT, UI/UX-design, Project management
Author: Villy Olsen, Iterator IT
Before we delve into why UI/UX is indispensable for IoT, read this blog post to gain an overview of what UI and UX design actually entails.
A user-friendly, intuitive IoT solution will increase user satisfaction and help to strengthen the product. This principle applies to both software and hardware in the IoT system. The key components that need to be focused on in this regard include:
- Reliable and stable UI/UX systems
- Personalization
- Easy and intuitive navigation on the platform
- Connectivity options
The design of the IoT system depends on several disciplines if one wants to deliver the best experience for users. It requires a deep understanding of the problems, goals, and how users will/can interact with the devices and information. To achieve this understanding, we at Iterator IT offer our software consultants to work onsite, precisely to get close to the company and understand the business model, products, and goals of digitization.
Let us specify the approaches most commonly used during the design process in an IoT user experience:
The right tools and data
In the development of your IoT project, it is important that the choice of data and tools is derived with the solutions in mind. It requires a deep understanding of IoT systems to be able to analyze and choose the necessary devices and the right connection. It also requires a lot of experience to be able to identify which type of data can bring the greatest value to the company and which data can be obtained in general.
Accessibility
Increased accessibility is incredibly important for the practical user experience. IoT devices must be stable, secure, reliable, and available 24 hours a day if they are to perform their intended function. In addition, the UI/UX system must also be compatible across devices and platforms, so that the user has a seamless experience on different platforms, but also an experience of recognition in relation to the way the customer brands itself.
Personalization
Tailored IoT projects are often the projects that create the greatest value for businesses. All businesses are different and have different problems and goals. Should the platform's interface be designed to manage users and devices? Or should personal notifications be set up when changes occur in your data? Personalization is when your IoT project is customized to your company down to the smallest detail - both according to needs and according to your brand.
Scalability
Scalability is also crucial for the IoT user experience. The system must be able to handle different types of tasks and data without losing quality or speed. UI/UX designers cannot make complex changes to the system, so it is important from the start to design a system that can handle any type of traffic.
It is impossible to avoid that UI/UX design is crucial in creating a platform and a design that fits the customer and that is robust in terms of data management and visualization thereof. In this way, one can argue that UI/UX is a fairly essential part of your path to success with IoT. The best way to ensure a user-friendly, intuitive and simple IoT platform is a synergy between UI/UX designers getting a deep understanding of the company and their goals, while keeping up with trends and technologies within the critical areas of the design process.
At Iterator IT, we always make sure to be updated on all the latest trends within all areas. We are therefore able to develop, advise and guide projects with reliable and stable UI/UX systems, with the latest knowledge at hand.
If you are interested in learning more about UI and UX or IoT in general, you are very welcome to contact us either via our contact form here or call our CEO Casper at +45 31 39 05 69
UI/UX-design case
Our HortiAdvice case is a great example for one of our UI/UX-design projects. Our developers have a broad experience and this is also reflected in the fact that many of our customers choose us to handle the digital design of their applications and websites, as it adds the finishing touch to a complete project.
HortiAdvice – Skadevolder
A smartphone application for the horticulture industry for registering pests in plants, fruits and vegetables.
