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GreenLight Smart Greenhouse System


Project Overview

Greenlight makes managing smart greenhouses easier, more efficient, and more informative,providing users with the tools to optimize plant growth anytime, anywhere. I led the ideation, strategy, and design for its app across Android and iOS platforms.

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My Role

  • User Research
  • User Interviews
  • Journey Mapping
  • Sketching
  • Wireframing
  • Screen Flows
  • Visual Design
  • Interaction Design


Problem

Today’s greenhouse management involves numerous variables, from temperature and lighting to nutrient levels. As the agricultural landscape evolves, greenhouse owners face increasing complexity in managing their environments effectively. Users often struggle with fragmented tools and lack centralized control, leading to inefficient operations and suboptimal plant health.

Key Drivers

With an abundance of smart farming technologies, users need a seamless way to monitor and adjust their greenhouses. My designs focused on delivering solutions in the following key areas:

  • Comprehensive Monitoring: A unified dashboard that integrates real-time data from various sensors, allowing users to monitor temperature, humidity, light levels, and nutrient content.
  • Customization: Users can set personalized parameters for each greenhouse, including temperature ranges, light schedules, and nutrient delivery times.
  • Automated Alerts: Push notifications that inform users of critical changes or required actions, ensuring timely interventions.

User Research

To understand user behaviors and needs, I employed a variety of research techniques:

  • METHOD #1: QUALITATIVE & QUANTITATIVE DATA

    Conducted in-depth interviews and surveys with greenhouse owners to uncover their management practices, pain points, and desired features. Key insights included:

    • Many users rely on multiple apps for different aspects of management, leading to inefficiency.
    • Users expressed a need for greater automation and fewer manual checks.
  • METHOD #2: USER REVIEWS ON COMPETITOR APPS

    Analyzed feedback from existing greenhouse management apps to identify common frustrations and desired features. This analysis highlighted a demand for more intuitive interfaces and better integration of functionalities.

Survey Findings

"Ease of use and real-time alerts are crucial for efficient greenhouse management."

A sample of the survey questions revealed preferences for intuitive controls and the importance of customization features in managing specific plant needs.

Synthesis: Journey Mapping

Using the insights from interviews and surveys, I created a customer journey map to visualize user experiences and identify pain points. This mapping facilitated discussions with stakeholders and guided the design process, focusing on key touchpoints such as:

  • Onboarding experience
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Alert management

User Onboarding

The onboarding process was designed to be straightforward and engaging. Users are guided through adding their greenhouses and setting initial parameters with an interactive tutorial that showcases key features.

Personalization

Greenlight offers users the ability to create a tailored management experience. Users can set preferences for alerts based on specific conditions, such as temperature thresholds or nutrient levels.

Discoverability

The app features a discovery section where users can access tips and best practices for optimal greenhouse management, alongside a resource library that includes articles and videos.

Conclusion

Greenlight is revolutionizing the way greenhouse owners manage their environments. By centralizing control and providing real-time data, the app empowers users to optimize plant health and streamline operations. Future updates will continue to enhance user experience, further solidifying Greenlight's position in the smart agriculture sector.