Designing Connected Products: UX for the Consumer Internet of Things

"Designing Connected Products" tackles the challenge of designing fully functional, and yet easy-to-use interfaces for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. I know it’s not a book for everyone, but designers, developers, and product managers will find it valuable for sure.

The book focuses on three main aspects:

• Understanding the Technology and Context
• Designing Connected Products
• Designing Complex Systems

It’s a holistic view of UX design for Internet of Things devices, which takes into account the entire ecosystem, from hardware/software to user experience...

The authors discuss interoperability and how IoT devices are interconnected, emphasizing the importance of user-centered design. They offer practical advice on how to create intuitive onboarding processes, for example.

If you are a designer, you will love the "Iterative Design: Prototyping and Learning" chapter, where the authors offer step-by-step explanations on how to design and test various products.