littleBits Platfrom Update

Transforming 7 years of user insights and and experiments into an updated littleBits platform

littleBits is a hands-on learning system of electronic building blocks that allows students of all ages to create with technology.

In early 2017 I began working closely with the hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to lead a complete redesign and upgrade of the littleBits platform. This included,

  • Developing a new littleBits app to harness new hardware features and unify the digital experience across all product lines
  • Redesigning the physical form and interfaces for all Bits and mechanical accessories
  • Redefining the interactions between the hardware and software components in the the new system and documenting it in a system-wide Design Manual

This updated platform has not been released yet, so I can't share more details, but I'm happy to discuss the nature of my role in person.

MY ROLE
Product Owner, Design Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES
Design Strategy
User Research
User Experience

Design TEAM
Ryan Mather
Alin Cosmanescu
Andrew Tergis
Rafael Freaner
Rowan Wernham