https://sidbhar.com Sid Bhargava Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:05:17 +0000 https://sidbhar.com en https://sidbhar.com/Slideshow Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:46:10 +0000 Sid Bhargava https://sidbhar.com/Slideshow Sid Bhargava0—1 Product Leader. https://sidbhar.com/Featured-Projects Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:46:11 +0000 Sid Bhargava https://sidbhar.com/Featured-Projects ControlSpatial︎︎︎iOS Application <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6818f6fbb3c9352b286a1b979a269df751d2216881aad4b1cc7fe68f86798fff/Control_alt.png" data-mid="192348035" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6818f6fbb3c9352b286a1b979a269df751d2216881aad4b1cc7fe68f86798fff/Control_alt.png" /> CentralSpatial︎︎︎Web <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f0a3c5e768e0a424d02468e0673b8492f41d4b90a2540d6984a8ca2e80bab124/central_computer_zoomedout.png" data-mid="192351141" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f0a3c5e768e0a424d02468e0673b8492f41d4b90a2540d6984a8ca2e80bab124/central_computer_zoomedout.png" /> Space KitSpatial︎︎︎Immersive Audio Hardware <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/656cbe7b0d558ced193b580f3273c67ff914f1ffe6502cba26c78117878c8b06/spacekit_zoomedout.png" data-mid="192348409" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/656cbe7b0d558ced193b580f3273c67ff914f1ffe6502cba26c78117878c8b06/spacekit_zoomedout.png" /> SmartplugZuli︎︎︎Connected Home <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e4d0333333aa3c5fdc390522b02c37c1827163c325da185f7afb61df7ae5edb0/zuli_multipackaging.png" data-mid="192350630" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e4d0333333aa3c5fdc390522b02c37c1827163c325da185f7afb61df7ae5edb0/zuli_multipackaging.png" /> More Projects ︎ https://sidbhar.com/Control Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:46:12 +0000 Sid Bhargava https://sidbhar.com/Control Control Spatial ︎︎︎iOS Application <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b9927e3fb1b54a5f692dfc90932ca920c771e10f1a5830fc6328a3472ed2cd00/Control_alt.png" data-mid="192386390" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b9927e3fb1b54a5f692dfc90932ca920c771e10f1a5830fc6328a3472ed2cd00/Control_alt.png" /> Spatial is an immersive audio company using the power of sound to enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. As the iOS product lead for Spatial Control, I led a cross-functional team to deliver a seamless experience for users to configure their audio hardware, discover relevant content, and effortlessly manage playback in their spaces. <img width="2048" height="1280" width_o="2048" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bd8c11f7fb0037098ca8333dd5f19e8fd98d016e9b211c64d934599262655a20/environment.png" data-mid="193440188" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bd8c11f7fb0037098ca8333dd5f19e8fd98d016e9b211c64d934599262655a20/environment.png" /> Spatial Control Complete overhaul of the UX, prioritizing repeat user behaviors like playback control, content discovery, and quick content personalization. <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/15999b9a38b2da36a8cd7cd0fa5b7c161fcaa16b9faa4ea6929a36625d916a88/library.png" data-mid="193511756" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/15999b9a38b2da36a8cd7cd0fa5b7c161fcaa16b9faa4ea6929a36625d916a88/library.png" />Spatial Content Library The most extensive collection of purpose-built soundscapes. Users can easily find the ideal functional soundscape suitable for their environment by browsing a beautiful library. &nbsp; <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/af1e0abcd735036bb6c2f3b7b8d62ffa08d05edcc476edfc4f4457b0709844e6/actions.png" data-mid="193438900" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/af1e0abcd735036bb6c2f3b7b8d62ffa08d05edcc476edfc4f4457b0709844e6/actions.png" />Scene Actions Modular set of controls that allow soundscapes to be personalized in millions of different ways. Content creators can describe the controls in the content markup, and the iOS app renders the appropriate UI element.&nbsp; Simple setup experience for pro-level immersive audio hardware. With the 3D editor, you can visualize your speaker layout, make detailed adjustments, and test each speaker channel with ease. Speaker Setup FlowSpace Kit &nbsp; <img width="2048" height="2560" width_o="2048" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b45d3ad076208a3c9a5b9a4a3ae795ac6a818e9a7d922715c607573699a84b94/automations.png" data-mid="193805572" border="0" alt="Automate your spaces to play what you want, when you want." data-caption="Automate your spaces to play what you want, when you want." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b45d3ad076208a3c9a5b9a4a3ae795ac6a818e9a7d922715c607573699a84b94/automations.png" /> <img width="2048" height="2560" width_o="2048" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/829b1c3cfcd6bd85a64ccd8b0cb6585795c83ddbc547db18360e24340619fe22/music_setup.png" data-mid="193626093" border="0" alt="Precisely configure how you want your music to sound." data-caption="Precisely configure how you want your music to sound." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/829b1c3cfcd6bd85a64ccd8b0cb6585795c83ddbc547db18360e24340619fe22/music_setup.png" /> video { height: auto; width: 100%; object-fit: fill; // use "cover" to avoid distortion position: absolute; } <img width="2048" height="2560" width_o="2048" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b4ca0ac55748c5a4dda7f69734dc7bef011f13696134a4036a8e727b0854a1be/space_settings.png" data-mid="193626095" border="0" alt="A few things behind the scenes that do a lot of heavy lifting." data-caption="A few things behind the scenes that do a lot of heavy lifting." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b4ca0ac55748c5a4dda7f69734dc7bef011f13696134a4036a8e727b0854a1be/space_settings.png" /> <img width="2048" height="2560" width_o="2048" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fc3467dadeef4dc06903c28d20fb74222fe9f5e8629e6372a913a868c157122a/system_settings.png" data-mid="193626051" border="0" alt="Make sure all systems are healthy and you&rsquo;re running the latest." data-caption="Make sure all systems are healthy and you’re running the latest." src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fc3467dadeef4dc06903c28d20fb74222fe9f5e8629e6372a913a868c157122a/system_settings.png" /> https://sidbhar.com/Space-Kit-1 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:46:15 +0000 Sid Bhargava https://sidbhar.com/Space-Kit-1 Space Kit Spatial ︎︎︎Immersive Audio Hardware <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6476d779b6897caa62f3133ca573cce34625bd8e731ac36a0e808fced516c78b/Space-Kit.png" data-mid="192389803" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6476d779b6897caa62f3133ca573cce34625bd8e731ac36a0e808fced516c78b/Space-Kit.png" /> I led the team that brought you the industry's very first all-in-one immersive audio hardware bundle. We revolutionized the installation process, condensing what typically requires multiple people and several days into a one-person, one-hour job. We engineered a consumer-grade onboarding flow for pro-level hardware, making it accessible for everyone. I took the product from inception all the way to a manfucatured shipping product in 6 months. <img width="2560" height="1920" width_o="2560" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c1c5aa92917520afdf073404eeac2279867bd491e34cea4de17d68ce0b59ae6f/tiles_speakers.png" data-mid="192393699" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c1c5aa92917520afdf073404eeac2279867bd491e34cea4de17d68ce0b59ae6f/tiles_speakers.png" /> Purpose-built Speakers<img width="2560" height="1920" width_o="2560" height_o="1920" data-src="//freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de6a71ac25ff4324a575465e16cb83a4339f9bca9488601033df51d451f8c7f8/tiles_hardware.png" data-mid="192391095" border="0" style="width: 636.366px; height: 477.275px; display: none;"><img width="2560" height="1920" width_o="2560" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/66ac8f4f91554e16a79ed93b4c1c8be9bc3e699ea9cd208390bb4e779e838fde/tiles_hardware.png" data-mid="192393500" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/66ac8f4f91554e16a79ed93b4c1c8be9bc3e699ea9cd208390bb4e779e838fde/tiles_hardware.png" />Pre-configured Hardware <img width="2560" height="1920" width_o="2560" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4abb4aa398ad9c4381be6b9d2a66adb9a288e03e0456ae612cb52044f52a5a0a/tiles_iphone.png" data-mid="192393696" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4abb4aa398ad9c4381be6b9d2a66adb9a288e03e0456ae612cb52044f52a5a0a/tiles_iphone.png" /> Spatial Soundscapes <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0a41bb7415db0cd84716a90425daf5ddafe7aa97563e633acfce46d3cf936b02/_iso_speaker_large.png" data-mid="192395661" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0a41bb7415db0cd84716a90425daf5ddafe7aa97563e633acfce46d3cf936b02/_iso_speaker_large.png" /> <img width="3072" height="1920" width_o="3072" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ac67c52418d0fc0e699489b8d4eda589d18493ffb19af72e279e3d3faa778b27/_2speakers.png" data-mid="192395429" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ac67c52418d0fc0e699489b8d4eda589d18493ffb19af72e279e3d3faa778b27/_2speakers.png" /> <img width="3072" height="1920" width_o="3072" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a77ae8d10696053bea9b5f0cce72d10f9300324247a1c573c0d231ff9fecd63f/_1speaker_black.png" data-mid="192395675" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a77ae8d10696053bea9b5f0cce72d10f9300324247a1c573c0d231ff9fecd63f/_1speaker_black.png" /> <img width="3072" height="1920" width_o="3072" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c6e579e84517250169f94ec30afde87acd26f0194fcdccffd454bf83cc717bd3/_1speaker_white.png" data-mid="192395677" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c6e579e84517250169f94ec30afde87acd26f0194fcdccffd454bf83cc717bd3/_1speaker_white.png" /> <img width="3840" height="2550" width_o="3840" height_o="2550" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bd4c48cb279317814463b2757a2c6078e5eab2a049bb9220ddc5c05887ae41e7/Spatial_Sub_Corner_Black_Close.png" data-mid="192394833" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bd4c48cb279317814463b2757a2c6078e5eab2a049bb9220ddc5c05887ae41e7/Spatial_Sub_Corner_Black_Close.png" /> <img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1dc80725f2009446b337540357e31cd7402cfbb0c322629785f427d1acffe811/Spatial_Speaker_Floor_Black_Close.png" data-mid="192395683" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1dc80725f2009446b337540357e31cd7402cfbb0c322629785f427d1acffe811/Spatial_Speaker_Floor_Black_Close.png" /> <img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cfc733ace8d1ce65b5280f6ea8d636950c9a90d3fcc089b6a8ec2db0157f4d46/Spatial_Speaker_Wall_White_Close.png" data-mid="192394832" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cfc733ace8d1ce65b5280f6ea8d636950c9a90d3fcc089b6a8ec2db0157f4d46/Spatial_Speaker_Wall_White_Close.png" /> Available in any color. As long as it’s white or black.&nbsp; What’s in the box?Everything. Literally.&nbsp;We ensured that all the essentials for a complex installation were included in the package. <img width="3840" height="2880" width_o="3840" height_o="2880" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/27115fce92cf530392e2a13666ed83853588c7ac4cca426939920ce8a16d2fe9/Spatial_inthebox_4-Speakers_Black.png" data-mid="192396695" border="0" alt="Speakers" data-caption="Speakers" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/27115fce92cf530392e2a13666ed83853588c7ac4cca426939920ce8a16d2fe9/Spatial_inthebox_4-Speakers_Black.png" /> <img width="3840" height="2880" width_o="3840" height_o="2880" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/aa99b0e38f7158374d55c0bb9db76b3d046545f5ca17b5d2368439626dafc5df/Spatial_inthebox_Rack_6U2.png" data-mid="192395655" border="0" alt="Audio Hardware" data-caption="Audio Hardware" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/aa99b0e38f7158374d55c0bb9db76b3d046545f5ca17b5d2368439626dafc5df/Spatial_inthebox_Rack_6U2.png" /> <img width="2560" height="1920" width_o="2560" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e66e5f486e1a42aea2337751873b62403188d283fab79d1a2909ac8c6514b7f7/Spatial_inthebox_1-Sub_Black.png" data-mid="192396737" border="0" alt="Subwoofer" data-caption="Subwoofer" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e66e5f486e1a42aea2337751873b62403188d283fab79d1a2909ac8c6514b7f7/Spatial_inthebox_1-Sub_Black.png" /> <img width="3840" height="2880" width_o="3840" height_o="2880" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f52f28640eea53b7eb9b1a2a99164c628065f9e69567b56747e0286b8ca1b818/Spatial_inthebox_Hardware_Floor_Black.png" data-mid="192395628" border="0" alt="Floor Stand" data-caption="Floor Stand" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f52f28640eea53b7eb9b1a2a99164c628065f9e69567b56747e0286b8ca1b818/Spatial_inthebox_Hardware_Floor_Black.png" /> <img width="3840" height="2880" width_o="3840" height_o="2880" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1e3b5daae1d78e74556c4fa9e104581825602271ebdd440b35de318f94e56188/Spatial_inthebox_Hardware_Wall_Black.png" data-mid="192395631" border="0" alt="Wall Mount" data-caption="Wall Mount" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1e3b5daae1d78e74556c4fa9e104581825602271ebdd440b35de318f94e56188/Spatial_inthebox_Hardware_Wall_Black.png" /> <img width="2560" height="1920" width_o="2560" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/39210c5f30707e384bced8e66878fe647dffe94138d54c846fb70e7d1060b335/Spatial_inthebox_Cables.png" data-mid="192395626" border="0" alt="Speaker Cable" data-caption="Speaker Cable" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/39210c5f30707e384bced8e66878fe647dffe94138d54c846fb70e7d1060b335/Spatial_inthebox_Cables.png" /> <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/68e2b4938ae9aa934866278880e99eb5678bf592567c1f2eec555149452d4cf1/Control1.png" data-mid="192407443" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/68e2b4938ae9aa934866278880e99eb5678bf592567c1f2eec555149452d4cf1/Control1.png" /> <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d2742120eab395983caf045f61a5ac67b779764f447f8700494ef73d5e67e694/Control2.png" data-mid="192407444" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d2742120eab395983caf045f61a5ac67b779764f447f8700494ef73d5e67e694/Control2.png" /> As part of the setup flow in the Spatial iOS app, we utilized SceneKit to create a 3D editor for users to specify speaker positions. With the intuitive UI, you can visualize your speaker layout, make adjustments, and test each speaker channel with ease. A speaker designed for immersion.I collaborated with a prominent speaker design company to craft a bespoke speaker tower capable of delivering immersive sound in all directions — a first of its kind. The multi-driver array creates a diffused sound, making it hard to pinpoint the speaker's location, thus enveloping the user entirely in the illusion of augmented reality audio. <img width="4096" height="3072" width_o="4096" height_o="3072" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0b82e9359071665dcd169bc47c4382d271e77e1a097376f7ecf4f57610fe68d9/Spatial_Speaker_Isolated_All.png" data-mid="192394681" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0b82e9359071665dcd169bc47c4382d271e77e1a097376f7ecf4f57610fe68d9/Spatial_Speaker_Isolated_All.png" /><img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/40fd00addf41b91964602657cb24e729efa842ac9ba09bd5fcae1c68437ed024/Diagram.png" data-mid="192402672" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/40fd00addf41b91964602657cb24e729efa842ac9ba09bd5fcae1c68437ed024/Diagram.png" /> <img width="2880" height="2160" width_o="2880" height_o="2160" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cdb570066276097f2dd8540189a8f82d8b6723a49494400027e2de25d440e565/Hospital.png" data-mid="192405971" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cdb570066276097f2dd8540189a8f82d8b6723a49494400027e2de25d440e565/Hospital.png" /> <img width="2880" height="2160" width_o="2880" height_o="2160" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bde160eac4942be8d14111cc6f1a84c60af6819a0b875b62fb2fd880c33bd07f/Lobby.png" data-mid="192405984" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bde160eac4942be8d14111cc6f1a84c60af6819a0b875b62fb2fd880c33bd07f/Lobby.png" /> <img width="2880" height="2160" width_o="2880" height_o="2160" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dfd56d5481cc46e2a75675d9fa33a1898bb64a3b0b8351d5a0d70d772dd06e62/Empty.png" data-mid="192405976" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dfd56d5481cc46e2a75675d9fa33a1898bb64a3b0b8351d5a0d70d772dd06e62/Empty.png" /> We adhered to a design principle focused on invisibility. The speaker towers' sleek, architectural form enables them to seamlessly blend into diverse environments. With options for both floor and wall mounts, installation becomes a breeze in any space, offering unparalleled flexibility. https://sidbhar.com/Central Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:05:17 +0000 Sid Bhargava https://sidbhar.com/Central Central Spatial ︎︎︎Web <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5f6ddfe936f553f769f3cad3e77c6db08f84d83c67a53dbdf5d41b228824f52c/central_computer_zoomedout.png" data-mid="192386668" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5f6ddfe936f553f769f3cad3e77c6db08f84d83c67a53dbdf5d41b228824f52c/central_computer_zoomedout.png" /> I was the product lead for Spatial Central, the dashboard and management tool for Spatial’s SaaS offering. For the first year, Spatial manually onboarded customers. We launched Spatial Central to enable a self-serve sign-up process, starting with a free tier and progressing to paid subscriptions. Spatial Central fueled explosive momentum by enabling open sign-ups and product onboarding. <img width="2048" height="1280" width_o="2048" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/422c30c37f9b268c7f447996f52c8084129e9149ac6e1c18f3b1cffa59ee6174/environment.png" data-mid="193644720" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/422c30c37f9b268c7f447996f52c8084129e9149ac6e1c18f3b1cffa59ee6174/environment.png" /> Spatial Central Users can quickly onboard, choose their license tier, and manage their subscriptions via Spatial Central. <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/705940a4bd6d03fde384fd0544923f33848e488d3c610b298b63ee8252752b6e/laptop.png" data-mid="193666046" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/705940a4bd6d03fde384fd0544923f33848e488d3c610b298b63ee8252752b6e/laptop.png" /><img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4c90614bcd538f38bc0f5acf64851bfd945984dae7de511db74eca791217c005/license.png" data-mid="193924882" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4c90614bcd538f38bc0f5acf64851bfd945984dae7de511db74eca791217c005/license.png" />License Spatial Central empowers users to handle account management, subscriptions, and billing, ultimately reducing support and operational burdens for the Spatial Customer Success team.&nbsp; <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d4121518fff013ca064deea3dc0004a13d12c4a77a0724de7fd94c68a45bc3d2/license_details.png" data-mid="193665591" border="0" alt="License Details" data-caption="License Details" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d4121518fff013ca064deea3dc0004a13d12c4a77a0724de7fd94c68a45bc3d2/license_details.png" /> <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e490aea5a5b6ab51a1e8980e4507395b05df5b96f2032a3bd201d1cd7f56e72d/payment_alt.png" data-mid="193665744" border="0" alt="Stripe Integration" data-caption="Stripe Integration" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e490aea5a5b6ab51a1e8980e4507395b05df5b96f2032a3bd201d1cd7f56e72d/payment_alt.png" /> <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0b4f632e5c307b3f073db44a737a34a4e5c0772f4a4f3b94551b60b4ba6de0ed/ui.png" data-mid="193666406" border="0" alt="Account Management" data-caption="Account Management" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0b4f632e5c307b3f073db44a737a34a4e5c0772f4a4f3b94551b60b4ba6de0ed/ui.png" /> <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9f439b36dd60efea2d3229f0d9c259f3bcb338cf33b3679698ad99254daf0174/emails.png" data-mid="193666264" border="0" alt="Transactional Emails" data-caption="Transactional Emails" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9f439b36dd60efea2d3229f0d9c259f3bcb338cf33b3679698ad99254daf0174/emails.png" /> https://sidbhar.com/Smartplug Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:46:15 +0000 Sid Bhargava https://sidbhar.com/Smartplug Smartplug Zuli ︎︎︎Connected Home <img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/adf0f8cca650b8534006315625a84f6ac08c86218719bcb7d2e622ebf2a93824/zuli_multipackaging.png" data-mid="192788254" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/adf0f8cca650b8534006315625a84f6ac08c86218719bcb7d2e622ebf2a93824/zuli_multipackaging.png" /> I founded Zuli — a connected home company. In 2015, we launched the Zuli Smartplug, a simple device to control lights and appliances, monitor energy consumption, and sense user occupancy.&nbsp; As the head of product and technology, I led a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers to drive the product vision and strategy. I focused on all stages of development, from building our first hardware prototype, scaling manufacturing, developing IP, and managing our software releases to shaping the brand identity, design aesthetic, and the overall UX.&nbsp; Hardware DesignI led the design and manufacturing efforts for the Smartplug, managing various teams including the electrical/firmware engineering, external design firms, and the contract manufacturer. <img width="2048" height="1280" width_o="2048" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b9e14d6971b369a133d5145750c4308b7eb3586f00c41972ea0b99860414a1ac/smartplug_inhand.png" data-mid="193745360" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b9e14d6971b369a133d5145750c4308b7eb3586f00c41972ea0b99860414a1ac/smartplug_inhand.png" /> <img width="1280" height="2048" width_o="1280" height_o="2048" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ef3158d99f9121a567bd4f7b27843580d42e45cb5bb090658bc948f789722acd/render_environment1.png" data-mid="193745408" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ef3158d99f9121a567bd4f7b27843580d42e45cb5bb090658bc948f789722acd/render_environment1.png" /> <img width="2048" height="1280" width_o="2048" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/335e1cd4cf9db5e987526856fea6853f60e94e67fa3a8d692df0c94d099d8cc5/render_environment2.png" data-mid="193745409" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/335e1cd4cf9db5e987526856fea6853f60e94e67fa3a8d692df0c94d099d8cc5/render_environment2.png" /> <img width="3072" height="1920" width_o="3072" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0f5fcd81be3d034a9963368c465b9c4bd41d1d06c5dbb4a166326539fc0da8fe/smartplug_front.png" data-mid="193745412" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0f5fcd81be3d034a9963368c465b9c4bd41d1d06c5dbb4a166326539fc0da8fe/smartplug_front.png" /> <img width="3072" height="1920" width_o="3072" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7c8435f7193a22e00d83d54e1bc7ed711cb7bbf92d040112c90081616cc279b7/smartplug_back.png" data-mid="193745411" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7c8435f7193a22e00d83d54e1bc7ed711cb7bbf92d040112c90081616cc279b7/smartplug_back.png" /> iOS AppI was the product lead on the iOS App — the main interface for users to interact with the Smartplug.&nbsp;<img width="4096" height="2560" width_o="4096" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/04cf0f2c824c3bc6b759f59be0dafdc358ce602febebc2e3adb2734142a750b0/app_zuli_hero.png" data-mid="193746632" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/04cf0f2c824c3bc6b759f59be0dafdc358ce602febebc2e3adb2734142a750b0/app_zuli_hero.png" /> <img width="2560" height="2560" width_o="2560" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/968336e1a5b0cc7f834ce73a7b723f2ed5c6a5063f445b246cf9989fccf6c109/app_zuli03.png" data-mid="193746635" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/968336e1a5b0cc7f834ce73a7b723f2ed5c6a5063f445b246cf9989fccf6c109/app_zuli03.png" /> <img width="2560" height="2560" width_o="2560" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/61a0e3706e638788b86d81c6e9fec087b1e3fa38de43880ffde45ef74f55da79/app_zuli01.png" data-mid="193746633" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/61a0e3706e638788b86d81c6e9fec087b1e3fa38de43880ffde45ef74f55da79/app_zuli01.png" /> We formed partnerships with Nest (Google) and Philips to allow interoperability and to co-market products in retail stores.&nbsp; <img width="2560" height="2560" width_o="2560" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3bf35ad0e8ccb6e5b5a2353f665253fa0dc0ee4aeaed096465ec8de15a675836/app_zuli04.png" data-mid="193746636" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3bf35ad0e8ccb6e5b5a2353f665253fa0dc0ee4aeaed096465ec8de15a675836/app_zuli04.png" /> <img width="2560" height="2560" width_o="2560" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cc913858f47e505e7631289c904c954b82ca546d7b3d12dce04cc17b88e25e80/app_zuli02.png" data-mid="193746634" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cc913858f47e505e7631289c904c954b82ca546d7b3d12dce04cc17b88e25e80/app_zuli02.png" /> We pioneered in-room presence detection, enabling lights and devices to adapt as you entered a room, resulting in the award of four patents. Packaging; OOBEEvery detail counts, starting from the moment the user unboxes the product. <img width="1400" height="933" width_o="1400" height_o="933" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6bfe9148da34c4a6aa1896da1a12b6a5c4289fa1c4c6437a7ff3b3a2f7e92184/Packaging.gif" data-mid="192788012" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6bfe9148da34c4a6aa1896da1a12b6a5c4289fa1c4c6437a7ff3b3a2f7e92184/Packaging.gif" /> <img width="1000" height="666" width_o="1000" height_o="666" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0248504977283d78b7b8ac09c680eba3a7c8f363f4bc954f47105c8268113c22/packaging_photo1_min.png" data-mid="192788018" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0248504977283d78b7b8ac09c680eba3a7c8f363f4bc954f47105c8268113c22/packaging_photo1_min.png" /> <img width="1000" height="666" width_o="1000" height_o="666" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6e33836306611e89a34aaba0bec963e835eb7dd0408170f65846b2c52280a585/packaging_photo2_min.png" data-mid="192788022" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6e33836306611e89a34aaba0bec963e835eb7dd0408170f65846b2c52280a585/packaging_photo2_min.png" /> <img width="2560" height="2560" width_o="2560" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/64426637e7b2402d1f16483566dce72c0ceedb7a9c4ed404acd2ebf003dfe667/packaging_render1.png" data-mid="192788167" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/64426637e7b2402d1f16483566dce72c0ceedb7a9c4ed404acd2ebf003dfe667/packaging_render1.png" /> <img width="2560" height="2560" width_o="2560" height_o="2560" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/913cb6c7bfae354a97ed7e9f6704b65920fbff76546e2d947c295f20f49a1ca7/packaging_render2_alt.png" data-mid="192788228" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/913cb6c7bfae354a97ed7e9f6704b65920fbff76546e2d947c295f20f49a1ca7/packaging_render2_alt.png" /> video { height: auto; width: 100%; object-fit: fill; // use "cover" to avoid distortion position: absolute; } https://sidbhar.com/Smart-Assistant Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:46:13 +0000 Sid Bhargava https://sidbhar.com/Smart-Assistant Smart Assistant Robin Healthcare︎︎︎Hardware As an advisor to Robin Healthcare's founders, I assembled the team to develop their first hardware product – Robin Assistant. The Robin Assistant records video and audio in exam rooms and employs AI to transcribe doctor-patient interactions into clinical notes. I collaborated with the industrial design and product engineering teams to turn the founders' vision into reality. We delivered the first prototype in less than two months, which helped the founders secure a $50m round.&nbsp; The Robin Assistant has helped transcribe over 1 million doctor visits. <img width="3072" height="1920" width_o="3072" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d7edfc7df053d5b4592e02c78f99b0762a6643a5b4870b919f913d4e786574b0/Render1.png" data-mid="192420094" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d7edfc7df053d5b4592e02c78f99b0762a6643a5b4870b919f913d4e786574b0/Render1.png" /><img width="2048" height="1280" width_o="2048" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7709b6dc2027b8c39d01b42b9f33a80efc393fec16186647a8b6f929c129cf9e/render4.png" data-mid="193925412" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7709b6dc2027b8c39d01b42b9f33a80efc393fec16186647a8b6f929c129cf9e/render4.png" /> <img width="3072" height="1920" width_o="3072" height_o="1920" 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width_o="1536" height_o="960" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/98cae10ebf037da589f97b0510f2d235273fa5d039038e657b910011b3463ce6/photo3.png" data-mid="192420870" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/98cae10ebf037da589f97b0510f2d235273fa5d039038e657b910011b3463ce6/photo3.png" /> <img width="3072" height="1920" width_o="3072" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/742a63c831971c863c0ccf25630e0f20b4754d66a25435d2a76804c0980b2106/render3.png" data-mid="192420869" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/742a63c831971c863c0ccf25630e0f20b4754d66a25435d2a76804c0980b2106/render3.png" /> Manufacturing scale I led the CMF and design-for-manufacturing process with the contract manufacturer, and helped the Robin team deliver their first production units. <img width="3072" height="1920" width_o="3072" height_o="1920" 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