Google AI Assistant
Connected consumer electronics design

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Google AI Assistant
Hardware UX Design
Google partnered with Huge Design in 2018 to explore hardware concepts and experiences for Google Assistant. The collaboration developed a low-power, widget-focused connected device that brings the virtual assistant into everyday environments through subtle, always-available information.
Recognition
Assistant Playground Feature
[CES,2019]
Industries
- Digital assistance
- Consumer electronics
- Connected home
Deliverables
- Market research
- User experience
- Design strategy
- Industrial design
- Prototyping
- Storytelling video


The friendly clock-like form factor with integrated stand makes the device feel at home.
The stand stows away when mounted on the wall.




ambient info
Make yourself at home
The adaptability of this low-power, lightweight, always-connected device makes it the perfect at-home virtual companion, no matter what room it's needed in.
Sublime display
Not only is the e-ink display technology extremely efficient for 24/7 use, but it displays updates in a subtle but ever-present way. Ambient widget-based information that is omnipresent without being overwhelming.



