Creating a network of backyard citizen scientists.
A flat-packed, DIY, Google Nest Cam accessory aimed at lowering the barrier of entry for taking high quality images of birds in your backyard.
How might we get people excited about using new technology to explore nature in their own backyard?
Professional bird watchers spend inordinate amounts of money on high end photography equipment to get the best shots of birds. As part of a new venture exploration for DXLab Design, I helped design a product and business model focused on reducing barriers to entry for weekend tinkerers and backyard bird watchers.
Time & Company
2015
DXLab Ventures
DXLab Ventures
My Role
Design lead
User research
Problem space identification
Concept development
User interviews
Prototyping and user testing
Usability testing
Workshop facilitator
User research
Problem space identification
Concept development
User interviews
Prototyping and user testing
Usability testing
Workshop facilitator
