{"id":1312,"date":"2025-12-25T15:33:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T15:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monogram-theme.jkdevstudio.com\/portfolio\/illuminated-stillness\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T15:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:50:23","slug":"waddleandroo","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/de\/portfolio\/waddleandroo\/","title":{"rendered":"Waddle &amp; Roo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s busy world, parents and guardians seek reliable and intuitive ways to monitor their babies\u2019 well-being remotely. The Smart Nest baby monitor device offers advanced video monitoring, environmental sensing, and soothing functionalities, but its companion app needed a user-centric design overhaul for a more seamless and engaging experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Waddle_Roo1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-657\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Waddle_Roo2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-658\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Waddle_Roo3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-660\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The core challenge was to design an app interface that could cater to parents\u2019 needs for real-time video monitoring, mood detection, environmental controls, and soothing audio playback\u2014all while ensuring simplicity and ease of use for users in varying tech comfort zones. The app had to incorporate multiple functionalities without overwhelming the user, and provide smooth navigation between monitoring, control features, and baby profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-aadf1ed\" data-block-id=\"aadf1ed\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-aadf1ed-column\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7829651\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7829651\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7829651-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7829651-inner-blocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-b1d7b3b\" data-block-id=\"b1d7b3b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n\n<div 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data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0a835dc\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0a835dc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0a835dc-inner-blocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-769cd78\" data-block-id=\"769cd78\"><style>.stk-769cd78 {margin-bottom:12px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-a5062c1\" data-block-id=\"a5062c1\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-a5062c1\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-5062-c-1-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" 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tools<\/h4><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Adobe XD<\/li>\n\n\n<li>UserTesting.com<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Marvel App<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-461255b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"461255b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-461255b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-461255b-inner-blocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-0059197\" data-block-id=\"0059197\"><style>.stk-0059197 {margin-bottom:12px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-53f6b3e\" data-block-id=\"53f6b3e\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg 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class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-57bd97f\" id=\"my-role\" data-block-id=\"57bd97f\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">my role<\/h4><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>UX Researcher<\/li>\n\n\n<li>UX Strategist<\/li>\n\n\n<li>UI Designer<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-04c6bc9\" data-block-id=\"04c6bc9\"><style>.stk-04c6bc9 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-dbe7764\" data-block-id=\"dbe7764\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-dbe7764\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" 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class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-154649b\" data-block-id=\"154649b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-154649b-column\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fcac123\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fcac123\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fcac123-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fcac123-inner-blocks\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Need Finding<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Gamification<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6334e2d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6334e2d\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6334e2d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6334e2d-inner-blocks\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Rapid Prototyping<\/li>\n\n\n<li>User & Market Research<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a3d8a05\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a3d8a05\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a3d8a05-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a3d8a05-inner-blocks\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Branding & Design Guide<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Usability Testing<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Design Implementations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The app\u2019s primary screen featured a live baby video feed from the crib camera with an overlay showing baby mood\/status flags, crib temperature, and quick access control buttons. A lullaby screen was designed for parents to select soothing music on repeat or shuffle modes, enhancing the calming environment for the baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional screens included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A menu screen offering customizable options such as soothing sounds, soundtracks, gestures, crib light control, WiFi settings, crib timezone, calibration, and unpairing functionalities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pull-up drawer-style profile screen allowing parents to manage multiple baby profiles or add new ones easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A baby memories screen to store and view precious moments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A baby monitor control screen providing advanced settings similar to the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the standout revised features was the home screen\u2019s multi-camera select functionality, enabling parents to switch between different cameras positioned around the crib for comprehensive monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-video-popup stk-block-video-popup stk-block stk-9c52357\" data-video=\"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-SmartNest-High-tech-Smart-Baby-Crib.mp4\" data-block-id=\"9c52357\"><div class=\"stk-block-video-popup__overlay stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-hover-parent\" aria-label=\"Play Video\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-center stk-block stk-6f7241d\" data-block-id=\"6f7241d\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-6f7241d\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-6-f-7241-d-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-6-f-7241-d-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"play\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-play fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-e30afd9\" data-block-id=\"e30afd9\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-643\" src=\"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Waddle-and-Roo.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research and Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand the needs and experiences of parents and guardians using baby monitoring systems, I conducted interviews with three participants who shared their daily challenges and workarounds with existing baby monitor apps. The feedback revealed frustration around complex interfaces and limited functionalities for managing multiple facets of baby care from a single app.<br><br>Through this project I am helping\u00a0<strong>Guardian Gauri<\/strong>\u00a0(Persona), so let\u2019s meet her<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4vol704vol704vol.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-650\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gauardian Gauri<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong>\u00a032<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Pune, India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Occupation:<\/strong>\u00a0Working Professional, Remote Work Setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Behavior:<\/strong><br>Gauri balances work-from-home responsibilities while caring for her infant. She relies on technology to keep track of her baby\u2019s wellbeing throughout the day. She uses shared devices with family members and values simple, real-time monitoring that fits easily into her routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frustrations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finds current baby monitor apps confusing with multiple screens and unclear navigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concerned about missing subtle cues in the baby\u2019s mood or temperature alerts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wishes for easier control over soothing features like lullabies and crib lights without disrupting other functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Motivations and Needs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A unified app with clear, intuitive screens for live monitoring, environmental controls, and baby profile management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time mood\/status updates integrated with video feed to give peace of mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smooth multi-camera handling for comprehensive crib coverage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy selection and control of lullabies and other soothing options to create a calm environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This research was critical to shaping the app\u2019s simple yet feature-rich design that supports parents\u2019 needs holistically, reducing cognitive load while enhancing confidence in baby monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideation, Design Iterations, and Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Using Adobe XD and Marvel App, I rapidly prototyped various interface versions integrating gamification elements to make the experience engaging and less clinical. UserTesting.com facilitated iterative usability testing with target users, gathering feedback that informed design refinements for clarity, responsiveness, and intuitive navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the design sessions I prepared and prioritized the feature backlog by primarily focusing on the new user\u2019s needs so that I can test them out to launch a MVP at the end of 4 weeks sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Have-list.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-654\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My\u00a0<strong>biggest challenge<\/strong>\u00a0during the test was to communicate to the users that the app provides \u2018less but top-rated\u2019 options so they can make decisions faster.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Design evolution through 3 rounds of user testing<\/strong>Users thought the \u2018Help Me Find\u2019 on\u00a0<strong>paper prototype<\/strong>\u00a0daunting also they didn\u2019t understand how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On\u00a0<strong>Hi-Fi V1<\/strong>, I added a image banner at top and on tapping the banner the user is taken to a separate screen. On this screen I added\u00a0<strong>gamification \u2013 Shuffle<\/strong>\u00a0(Spin the wheel concept) along with \u2018Filter\u2019 feature. Figuring it out how it works, users mentioned that they would like some explanation to learn what it does before tapping on it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding\u00a0<em>onboarding info screens<\/em>\u00a0and context copy on\u00a0<em>features<\/em><strong>Hi-Fi V2<\/strong>, users liked the shuffle & filter it out feature but it was difficult for them to locate the features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the banner failed the test, for\u00a0<strong>Hi-Fi v3<\/strong>\u00a0I updated the flow by moving both the features to the main \u2018content Selection\u2019 screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Waddle_Roo-Iterations.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-664\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Onboarding Screens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Waddle_Roo_Onboarding.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0Mood Board for High-Fidelity Design inspiration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swapneshtilekar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Waddle_Roo-Mood-Board.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-671\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Future enhancements include integrating smart alerts based on baby mood analytics, expanding lullaby options with regional and cultural sounds, and incorporating AI-driven sleep pattern suggestions. 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