Nuimo (2015)
A tangible control for smart home devices, such as Sonos, is designed to simplify user interaction. This control features a physical button for playing and pausing music, a mechanical dial for adjusting volume, and a touch surface for skipping songs or triggering a favorite playlist. Additionally, a 9x9 hidden LED matrix provides visual state indication to the user. The product is powered by a microcontroller and utilizes Bluetooth LE for connectivity. Manufacturing is carried out in Germany.
Hub (2016)
A Linux-based computer equipped with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet support serves as a translating bridge between the Bluetooth signal of Nuimo and IP-based smart home devices like Sonos.
Covi (2017)
A designer lamp with an integrated Linux-based computer with microphones, making it a speech interface. It also serves as a smart home bridge for peripheral devices like Nuimo. The glass component was hand-blown in collaboration with a glass studio in Berlin.
Smart Switch (2018)
A wireless switch for Philips Hue that utilizes energy harvesting technology. It operates without a battery, using the press of a finger to generate enough energy to send a wireless signal.
Smart Switch Outdoor (2019)
Functionally identical to the indoor switch, the technical challenge for this product was to ensure its usability outdoors, making it resistant to rain with an IP 65 rating.
MoodBlocks (2022)
NFC-powered music cards designed to simplify music playback. Simply tap a card with your smartphone to start playing music on your Sonos system.
MoodPlay (2023)
An extension to MoodBlocks, MoodPlay allows users to start music by simply placing a MoodBlock onto it, eliminating the need for a phone. Additional controls, such as a physical knob and a touch surface, enable users to adjust the music or change speaker groups. Designed for use by the entire family.