2022
Midea
Award- Midea
Background
Mi-DNA: Award-Winning Smart-Home Wellness Concept (🏆 3rd Place)
Mi-DNA is a visionary smart-home wellness concept developed for Midea, envisioning an integrated and holistic home environment by 2030. Awarded 3rd place in the design challenge, it introduces advanced home appliances designed to proactively manage and enhance health by analyzing biological data. Targeted primarily at Millennials, Gen Z, and elderly users, the solution emphasizes preventive healthcare, personalized wellness insights, and environmental interaction.
Tech Stack
[Figma] [Miro] [Photoshop] [Rhino] [UX Research]
User Research
Conducted extensive 📚 desk research reviewing case studies and articles on future health tech trends.
Identified key user groups:
🧑💻 Millennials & Gen Z: Tech-savvy individuals seeking proactive, personalized wellness solutions.
👵 Elderly Users: Users requiring intuitive, accessible health-monitoring devices.
Explored how everyday home appliances can seamlessly gather actionable health data.
Concept Development
Developed concept cards outlining holistic home-wellness integration for proactive health management.
Designed specialized smart appliances:
🌬️ Air Conditioner (Breath Biopsy): Analyzes breath biomarkers for early disease detection.
🧬 DNA Collector: Collects saliva samples for personalized genetic insights.
🧹 Vacuum Cleaner: Extracts DNA from household dust for chemical sensitivity and toxicity assessments.
🍽️ Dishwasher: Analyzes used utensils to evaluate environmental exposure, genetic markers, and lifestyle impacts.
Created scenario storytelling to visualize seamless integration of wellness technology in everyday life.
Results
Delivered a forward-thinking smart home concept designed for preventive healthcare and wellness empowerment. The final suite of appliances provided intuitive, accessible, and actionable health insights, positioning users to proactively manage personal health and wellness through integrated home solutions.