Android Auto System

Overview

Leveraging the Android platform, Sarah worked to create a versatile infotainment system that offers navigation, media, and connectivity features. She partnered with software developers and automotive engineers to design an interface that is both functional and user-friendly.

Company & Team

Harman International

Myself as Senior UX & Visual Designer
Head of Product Design
Software Engineers

Year

2018/ 2.5 months

Skills Used & Artifacts

User experience design
Design operations lead
Prototyping
High fidelity concepts
Graphic design
Wire-framing

Basic Android Auto Concept

Customizing Dashboard

Showing the ability to drag widgets to customize dashboard.

Theme Concept Dashboard

Showing one of FCA's vehicle lines themed. I did this recreation based on an image only.

Dark Theme Music

Dark them with a music screen to show how it can transition into their current system.

FCA Vehicle Dashboard

Showing how another vehicle line could be themed with customized dashboard.

FCA Themed HVAC

Showcasing their HVAC system and how it adapts to themes.

Objectives

Create a customizable user interface.
Integrate essential driving applications.
Ensure seamless smartphone connectivity.
Win business with FCA partners

Key Feature

Customizable Home Screen: Users can personalize their interface with preferred widgets and shortcuts.
Integrated Navigation: Real-time traffic updates and route planning.
Media Streaming: Access to various music and podcast platforms.
Smartphone Integration: Syncing contacts, messages, and apps for a cohesive experience.
Theme Capabilities: Showing the ease of using an Android Auto system to change themes quickly for vehicle lines.

Outcome

The infotainment system received positive feedback for its flexibility and user-centric design, leading to its adoption in multiple vehicle models. As as result of the hard work from myself and the development team we won the business and we granted the contract. We were competing with several other suppliers at that time.