Flow

THE IDEA

A luxury smart home appliance to dispense non-alcholoic drinks and accompany the in-home entertainment experience.

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smart home tap over a modern sink.

THE OUTCOME

A personalised experience in under 3 seconds.

THE OUTCOME

A personalised experience in under 3 seconds.

An appliance used by every member of the home required a personalised experience — ensuring safety when accessing boiling water and the luxury of the perfect drink at the right time — all within three seconds, matching the time it takes to grab and pour a drink from the fridge.

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An appliance used by every member of the home required a personalised experience — ensuring safety when accessing boiling water and the luxury of the perfect drink at the right time — all within three seconds, matching the time it takes to grab and pour a drink from the fridge.

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An appliance used by every member of the home required a personalised experience — ensuring safety when accessing boiling water and the luxury of the perfect drink at the right time — all within three seconds, matching the time it takes to grab and pour a drink from the fridge.

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Flow UI

Mobile UI

Flow UI

Mobile UI

Flow UI

Home screen of the Tap UI
Dispensing screen of the tap UI
Error screen of the tap UI

Flow UI

Home screen of the Tap UI
Dispensing screen of the tap UI
Error screen of the tap UI

Mobile UI

Home screen of the mobile UI
Preferences screen on the mobile UI.
Insights screen in the mobile UI.

Mobile UI

Home screen of the mobile UI
Preferences screen on the mobile UI.
Insights screen in the mobile UI.

THE RESULTS

3 month

Earlier readiness for pilot

8%

Increased intent to purchase

(measured during in-home testing)

30%

Reduction in future feature effort

THE APPROACH

Every piece connected effortlessly.

Leading the product design meant coordinating every aspect — from industrial, brand, and software design to defining the target market, value proposition and shaping the go-to-market strategy.

THE APPROACH

Every piece connected effortlessly.

Leading the product design meant coordinating every aspect — from industrial, brand, and software design to defining the target market, value proposition and shaping the go-to-market strategy.

THE APPROACH

Every piece connected effortlessly.

Leading the product design meant coordinating every aspect — from industrial, brand, and software design to defining the target market, value proposition and shaping the go-to-market strategy.

Value Proposition

Targeting owner segments meant complementing their home and lifestyle, while targeting sales channels required offering brand elevation and market advantage.

Value Proposition

Targeting owner segments meant complementing their home and lifestyle, while targeting sales channels required offering brand elevation and market advantage.

Value Proposition

Targeting owner segments meant complementing their home and lifestyle, while targeting sales channels required offering brand elevation and market advantage.

Brand

A premium product demanded a distinct brand, shaping everything from naming to colours to signature interactions.

Brand

A premium product demanded a distinct brand, shaping everything from naming to colours to signature interactions.

Brand

A premium product demanded a distinct brand, shaping everything from naming to colours to signature interactions.

Industrial Design

From sonic interactions to facial recognition, every hardware component was thoughtfully designed.

Industrial Design

From sonic interactions to facial recognition, every hardware component was thoughtfully designed.

Industrial Design

From sonic interactions to facial recognition, every hardware component was thoughtfully designed.

Software Design

A seamlessly connected appliance and mobile UI let owners customise every interaction and access features that fit effortlessly into daily life.

Software Design

A seamlessly connected appliance and mobile UI let owners customise every interaction and access features that fit effortlessly into daily life.

Software Design

A seamlessly connected appliance and mobile UI let owners customise every interaction and access features that fit effortlessly into daily life.

THE APPROACH

Every stage a balance of joy and simplicity.

As an appliance for a simple task, we mapped the product journey, identifying where simplicity and a seamless experience was essential — and where there was potential to create joy.

Simplicity

Joy

Stage 1
Discovery

Discovery is easy, as you’ll find the Flow unit wherever you explore interior options for your new home or home renovation.

Stage 2
Pre-Install
Stage 3
Install
Stage 4
Daily Use
Stage 5
Transition

THE APPROACH

Every stage a balance of joy and simplicity.

As an appliance for a simple task, we mapped the product journey, identifying where simplicity and a seamless experience was essential — and where there was potential to create joy.

Simplicity

Joy

Stage 1
Discovery

Discovery is easy, as you’ll find the Flow unit wherever you explore interior options for your new home or home renovation.

Stage 2
Pre-Install
Stage 3
Install
Stage 4
Daily Use
Stage 5
Transition

THE APPROACH

Every stage a balance of joy and simplicity.

As an appliance for a simple task, we mapped the product journey, identifying where simplicity and a seamless experience was essential — and where there was potential to create joy.

Simplicity

Joy

Stage 1
Discovery

Discovery is easy, as you’ll find the Flow unit wherever you explore interior options for your new home or home renovation.

Stage 2
Pre-Install
Stage 3
Install
Stage 4
Daily Use
Stage 5
Transition