Building Smart Appliances: Digital-Hardware Integration | UXDX EMEA 2023

Join Alexis Macleod, Design Director, Digital Product, at Electrolux Group, for an insightful exploration of merging digital innovation with traditional hardware in the development of smart appliances. This talk is perfect for those in startups, large corporations, and individuals interested in the intersection of IoT, user experience design, and smart home technology. Alexis shares the journey of Electrolux in transforming their approach to connected appliance development, the challenges faced, and the triumphs achieved.

Introduction to Smart Appliance Development:
* The evolution of connected appliances in the IoT era.
* The importance of user experience design in smart appliance development.
* Strategies for integrating digital with hardware in appliance manufacturing.

Digital Innovation in Traditional Manufacturing:
* Best practices for blending digital technologies with hardware.
* Overcoming challenges in merging agile methodologies with traditional processes.
* The role of user research in guiding digital product design in appliances.

Common Challenges in Smart Appliance Development:
* Identifying common pitfalls in digital and hardware integration.
* The unique challenges of maintaining product consistency across IoT platforms.
* Strategies for successful cross-functional collaboration in appliance design.

Outcomes of Digital-Hardware Integration:
* The benefits and impact of digital transformation on smart appliance development.
* Real-world examples of Electrolux's innovative connected appliances.

Alexis concludes by emphasising the importance of embracing digital transformation in traditional industries and encourages the audience to explore innovative approaches in smart appliance development.

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