ecobee

I design connected home experiences at ecobee, working across thermostat hardware, mobile, and platform-level systems. My role has evolved from hands-on product designer, to acting design lead for two business units (Energy and Platform), shaping large-scale product vision while staying deeply focused on creating the best possible experience for our users.

My work focuses on translating complex home energy management concepts into experiences that feel approachable, intuitive, and dependable. Whether designing on the physical interface, mobile, or a cross-surface system, my goal remains the same: reduce friction, increase clarity, and help people feel confident in how their home works.

refreshing the system —

The updated ecobee smart thermostat represents a full redefinition of how people interact with energy in their homes. This work balances advanced functionality with everyday simplicity, while introducing a refreshed visual and interaction language can scale across our future products. The redesign touches every layer of the experience, from physical hardware to on-device UI and supporting mobile flows.

User focused
Refining the overall experience of our devices has helped to simplify navigation patterns while ensuring that core actions remain discoverable without overwhelming users. Special care goes into aligning physical affordances with digital behaviors, so the thermostat feels consistent whether users interact via touch, voice, or mobile control.

Product impact
The redesigned thermostat delivers a clearer, more intuitive experience while supporting a growing set of energy features. It positions ecobee’s flagship product as both powerful and approachable, earning recognition as one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2022.