Role
User Research
UX Design
UI Design
Interaction Design
User Testing
Tools
Figjam
Figma
SOLIDWORKS
Timeline
10 weeks
Before + Better
I redesigned MEATER’s device pairing screen to eliminate inconsistencies across iOS/Android, strengthen brand alignment, and build user confidence during setup.
Original alert on the left and my redsigned pop up bottom sheet on the right.
Situation
As MEATER’s app continued to expand across Android and iOS, user trust was being compromised by an outdated, error-prone pairing screen.
On Android, content often appeared scrambled or misaligned, while on iOS, the layout still clung to legacy templates. Internally, teams agreed: the screen didn’t reflect the premium experience MEATER was known for.
Task
Redesign the device pairing screen to:
Eliminate technical and visual inconsistencies across platforms
Convey a premium, luxury product experience
Improve user trust and first impressions
Provide ready-to-deploy assets for both light and dark mode
Increase user confidence in device setup
Include a rotating device visual to aid recognition
Hand off developer-ready assets including light/dark mode video elements
Action
Researched Bluetooth-pairing flows across comparable smart products like Oura, Fitbit, and Bose to benchmark interaction standards
Proposed a rotating 3D icon/video of the specific probe model during pairing to clearly signal correct device identification
Created Hi-Fi prototypes in Figma, with multiple visual directions tested internally
Developed both light and dark mode assets, enhancing the experience regardless of user settings
Maintained consistency with MEATER’s existing design language while subtly evolving the brand—e.g. logo integration within the pairing title
Collaborated across product, visual design, and QA to meet an aggressive release schedule
Results
The redesigned pairing screen launched in July 2025 across Android and iOS
Initial internal feedback indicates improved brand alignment and visual polish
Boosted internal stakeholder satisfaction with a more cohesive onboarding moment
Qualitative reports show a reduction in setup confusion and improved confidence during onboarding
Full user engagement metrics (drop-off rate, error reduction, etc.) are currently being tracked and evaluated post-release
Project is now serving as a foundation for future onboarding enhancements, including personalized setup recommendations
Ideation
Using a mind map, I began to brainstorm. I also dove into research on cutting edge designs by looking at dribble and doing both Android and iOS competitor research.
Rapid Prototyping
Using a pop up bottom sheet, I created the fist Hi-Fi version of the Prototype for review.
Styles & Components
Keeping the companies established font styles, I added a twist by incorporating the logo design into the title for the product.
I also created light and dark mode video assets for the pop up screen that the developers could utilize.
High Fidelity Prototype
Key Learnings
Seamless initial connect UI generates user confidence + luxury design starts with thoughtful micro-interactions.
Cross-platform consistency requires hyper-awareness of system-level differences, especially in Android UI.
Motion elements, when used sparingly and purposefully, can bridge the gap between digital experience and physical product.
Interdepartmental alignment and fast iteration were key to shipping on time without sacrificing detail.