3D Cloud
Room Scanner
Room Scanner is a B2C native mobile application that allows a user to scan their space with millimetre accuracy then port that scan directly into the room planner.
Role: Product Design Lead
Team: One UX/UI Designer, One User Researcher, One Developer, One Project Manager and One QA.
Timeline: 8 weeks
Introduction
3D Cloud is consistently exploring strategies to accelerate the room planning process, enabling users to begin designing their spaces more quickly. This approach has been shown to drive improved conversion rates within their tools.
Goal
Leverage the latest LiDAR technology to develop a mobile application that enables users to scan their space and automatically generate a 3D model of their room within the 3D Room Planner application.
My Approach
As none of our competitors had ventured into this space, we needed to thoroughly investigate how LiDAR technology works, its limitations, and how we could create a seamless, hassle-free user experience.
After gathering data on LiDAR and experimenting with some of the early applications testing the technology, we gained a clear understanding of its limitations. At this stage, the project was nearly shelved due to the insufficient accuracy for our intended use. However, we discovered that Apple was also developing an iOS scanner application, and by collaborating directly with their team, we were able to significantly improve the accuracy, bringing it within acceptable margins.
With this challenge overcome, we were able to proceed with the design and development of the interface. As a native application, we knew we could implement a linear flow to optimize the user experience.
We then developed a low-fidelity prototype and began testing the user flows into and out of the application. Concurrently, we collaborated with the development team on the visual design of the scanning interface. User testing identified a technical limitation with the automatic loading of room scans based on the single sign-on system. Once a solution to this issue was implemented, the team proceeded to integrate high-fidelity design and brand elements into the prototype for a final round of testing.
