aq is an elegant, compact, and portable wearable indicator that raises air quality awareness and stylishly blends with everyday clothing. It prompts informed decisions about selecting better commute routes, ensuring every breath is a breath of clean air. The attachable light ring device shows users local air quality through a soft, pulsing glow based on the air quality index (AQI) scale.

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aq caters to everyone prioritising air quality, including active commuters, cyclists, athletes, the elderly, children, and individuals with respiratory issues. Wear it on the go—whether walking, biking, or in transit—and attach it to your bag, wrist, belt, or jacket. Stay mindful of the air you breathe with aq, prompting proactive measures to minimise personal exposure to poor air quality for a healthier lifestyle.

The aq wearable air quality indicator is the smallest of its kind, measuring just 45mm in diameter. Designed for versatility, it can be easily worn on clothing—whether on your wrist, jacket, or shirt—using the clip on the back, or attached to your bag, belt, or bike with the adjustable silicone strap.

Featuring an on/off push button and a USB-C charger opening, the device also includes a slot at the top of the clip for looping the adjustable strap. When air quality levels are poor (the device glows red) the device will emit a series of beeps. 

Each aq indicator comes in its own packaging set, complete with the adjustable strap, a charging cable, and a setup guide. The guide introduces the device's functionality, the data it measures, and how to use and interpret air quality readings.

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The aq device doubles as an indoor air quality monitor, providing real-time data on volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide, temperature, humidity, and pressure levels. Connect it to your computer and track and map your air quality data using the Home Assistant platform that receives data from the device via your WiFi network. 

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My name is Iana Nikolova and I'm a Product and Industrial Designer, specialising in user-centred design. 

​My goal as a designer is to create products that truly "care" for their users, offering excellent quality and ergonomics, minimalistic aesthetics, and accessibility for all. My designs resonate with users on an emotional and personal level, creating a unique bond between the product and the person.

I have a passion for making things with my hands, sketching, building, and working with both physical and digital tools. I have experience in designing 3D models using advanced CAD systems, prototyping with specialised microcontrollers and electronics (Arduino and Raspberry Pi), and working with innovative digital fabrication tools. My main interest is developing wearable technology and IoT smart solutions and devices that shape the world of tomorrow. 

I'm always eager to face new design challenges hands-on!

Iana Nikolova
Skills & Experience
  • 2023 - now: UI/UX designer of the LLcloud multi-sensor cloud platform. Helping the LLcloud team with wearables business development and sales (llcloud.eu).
  • 2023: Asana Cat UG Design Internship as part of the LLcloud Team. Designing prototypes for a novel cat tracker collar using LoRaWan technology (asana-cat.com).
  • 2022 - 2023: Graphic Design Internship at Memorabilia Pack Company Ltd., Edinburgh, UK. Developed graphic design covers and leaflets for memorabilia packs (mempackcompany.com).
  • 2021 - 2022: Internship at Digital Space Living Lab, Sofia, Bulgaria. Data analysis, web graphics design and video editing (digitalspaces.info).
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