Project Description
Bellwether Coffee Roaster’s contracted us to research, design, and develop and new interface for the Bellwether Series 2, a zero-emission, small business focused, compact roaster. This roaster follows the series one with a new 24 inch screen and updated components to enhance the consumer roasting experience.
Research, Product Design, Interface / 2021
Role: Interface Designer
Client: Bellwether Coffee Roasters
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We were engaged to produce the UX/UI of the roasters’ screen. This required user testing addressing the usability of the screen and centered on the service team behind the counter.
Design Principles.
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Provide situational awareness at all times
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Most people just want a play button, but be clear when things get advanced.
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Tall and high screens — keep controls down low.
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Use symbology, knowledge in the world, and color to make the machine accessible
After reviewing the product research it was clear that the interface must communicate quickly where the beans are in the system and how long they will be there. This information was vital for the roaster to stay on schedule if using this machine for back to back roasts. The machine also had to show a visual status to users from across the room, behind the counter sometimes. These use cases added parameters to our design discovery.
