Role:
Product Manger &
Industrial Designer
Company:
BTSDi Design Services
Project:
Nexus
Summary
Engineered an advanced multi-functional insect eradication system, seamlessly integrating four distinct technologies—UV light, UV-C sterilization, scent-based attractants, and vacuum suction—to enhance the efficacy of gnat and fruit fly population control within residential environments.
Key contributions
Facilitated communication between English, Spanish, and Italian-speaking team members,
Created a collaborative environment for development. Helped assign tasks, and develop the product roadmap
Debrief
Design and develop a device that lures and traps gnats and fruit flies in a home when there is a bug problem
Research
Before developing the device architecture, we first needed to identify the most effective methods for eliminating gnats and fruit flies. We compiled a Miro board with various insect eradication techniques and conducted thorough research to evaluate their effectiveness. Expanding our analysis, we explored a broader range of products utilizing suction, UV lights, aerosol sprays, and sticky traps to determine the most optimal approach for developing the best possible solution.
KPIs
Works Rapidly
Automatic & Manual Mode
Safety
Small Bug Size
Portable Product
Easy to Clean
Range of Attraction
Bug Collection Filter
Nexus vs Competitors
Sketches
User Journey
Components
Exploded View
Technical Components
Highlight
Bugs are attracted to spray —> Bugs are attracted to UV light (night mode) —> Bugs get caught in suction —> Trap inside HEPA filter —> UV-C light kills
Nexus
Next generation of devices to solve bug problems