An entry in the Universal Remote Control Inc. MX-3000 design contest.

Colorful layout with a lot of animation, and easy to use large buttons.

A cartoony design with lots of color and animation.

What makes my remote configuration unique is that it is simple, easy to use but also adapts to many tastes, from contemporary to refined. Most importantly, my remote is functional for not only the most basic perspective (ease of use) to the more complex use. This makes my remote a great find for any member of the family.

Features I believe to be unique are:

• Integration to my X10 system, being able to control any light in my house including my sprinkler system via the MX3000
• By using variables it is not necessary to have discreet power codes, the MX3000 knows the power state of each device. It is not necessary to turn on all components and the MX3000 knows which units to turn off.
• The System Lock (code is 4294) which inhibits unauthorized use of the MX3000
• The Admin Lock (code is 3849) which keeps the non-daily used functions on the remote but safely protected

The system controls equipment in 3 different locations in 3 different viewing locations.

This is a colorful layout with lots of very nice buttons and unique backgrounds.

This is a sports bar themed basement. The remote was designed to control different areas of the basement, including background audio throughout. A lot of planning went into how to lay out the remote in order to control all the sources and rooms and still have the remote seem easy to understand.

Colorful layout with some animation. All buttons are large and easy to use.

My design is unique in the way that it is designed for left-handed and right-handed users. Buttons like channel and volume are located on the left side, which makes it hard for right-handed users. In my design I added buttons like these on the opposite side for convenience, the first screen prompts you to choose left or right-handed version. Then to make even easier on the user I used text instead of buttons. In my experience in installing I find that people are still no used to symbols so by using questions and answers and the word “play” instead of the symbol it makes almost idiot proof for the client. I also used picks of the clients theatre for a more unique and up-scale look they have open space to add personal picks to the clients liking.

An entry in the Universal Remote Control Inc. MX-3000 design contest.