Objectify is a digital inventory system designed to help people take control of what they own. By combining object sensors with smart device integrations, the product allows users to track, organize, and optimize their belongings. This is a conceptual project envisioning the future of home inventory. As project and design lead, I oversaw the entire process from product concept to execution. Collaboration with Hannah Sun. Mentorship by Blake Hudelson.
TEAM
Anna Bang, Hannah Sun
MY ROLE
Design Lead
TOOLS
Strategy, UX/UI Design, Brand Identity
The Problem
We struggle to keep track of what they own, constantly buying, forgetting, and tossing items we barely use. It’s a cycle that takes a toll on both our mental clarity and the planet.
The Solution
Objectify helps us track and optimize their belongings through a connected system powered by smart technology, supporting intentional ownership and living with less effort.
The Process
Objectify began as a response to my own struggles with managing belongings. To gain a deeper understanding of the problem space, we spoke with users across various age groups and backgrounds who shared similar frustrations. These conversations helped shape the core product features: smart logging, purchase guidance, and decluttering support.
We also mapped out the product experience across the Discover, Initiate, and Engage phases to clarify pain points and emotional shifts in each phase. This revealed friction around setup and tracking, which led us to design for ambient, low-effort interactions throughout the product experience.
A simplified version of the user journey map to define user pain points and product opportunities
Future-Forward Technology
Objectify uses future-forward, ambient technology to quietly track and optimize your belongings. Through motion sensors, heat mapping, and smart device integration, it creates a connected system that learns from how you use your things.
Sensors placed throughout the home detect movement and usage, sending real-time data to your devices. Based on the data, AI automatically keeps your inventory up to date while providing recommendations to reduce clutter, avoid duplicate purchases, and make better use of what you already have.
And because we know privacy is a priority, the sensors are designed to identify object-level activity, not people. They rely on spatial and behavioral data rather than cameras or microphones, ensuring your personal privacy is respected.
An Intuitive Product Experience
Once the sensors are installed, the user begins by onboarding through the mobile app. You verify your information, complete a short lifestyle survey, pair your smart devices, and link your bank account which allows Objectify to scan past purchases and automatically create an initial inventory with minimal manual input.
The Inventory page gives users a clear, visual overview of everything they own, neatly organized in a customizable grid. It makes managing, tracking, and accessing personal items feel effortless.
Imagining a New Way to Live
Objectify reimagines consumption and ownership by making personal belongings an active, visible part of daily life. While speculative, I approached it as a real product—considering consumer value, long-term engagement, and future scalability. For instance, Objectify could grow into a community a where users donate, trade, or resell items, supporting a more circular way of living.
This project also pushed me to consider different ways of shaping behavior: lowering hurdles with automation, simplifying upkeep through notifications, and using incentives to encourage new habits. Together, these strategies made me think more critically about how design can reduce barriers and foster lasting change.
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