Application of User Interface and User Experience for Smart Greenhouse Mobile Application Design

Abstract

Smart greenhouses enable remote control and monitoring of the planting environment through a mobile application. However, existing mobile applications designed for smart greenhouses often suffer from unattractive user interfaces and limited features, reducing their effectiveness in monitoring and controlling greenhouse conditions. This study’s primary objective is to design a prototype mobile application for smart greenhouses by incorporating user interface and user experience (UI/UX) principles. The performance of the designed system is evaluated through the System Usability Scale (SUS) assessment. The study follows the design thinking principles, including empathizing, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing, to identify user problems, generate innovative ideas, and create a design prototype that aligns with user needs. The design prototype is developed using the Figma application. Results from performance testing involving 10 prospective application users indicate an outstanding usability score of 82.75, categorizing it as excellent. This outcome demonstrates the successful development of a smart greenhouse application prototype that, through thoughtful UI/UX design, offers an attractive interface and features that effectively address user requirements.