Industry
Automobile
Duration
01/2024 ~ 05/2024
Role
UX Designer
Tools
Figma, Miro, Word
Auto UX Design, General Motors Performance Sector
Auto UX
HMI
IOS
🌟 Outcomes
Improve the drivers’ track experience through vehicle HMI and the mobile track appReinventing the schedule feature
Design screens that suit the taste of performance car shoppers
📝 Overview
Designing the cluster, infotainment, and the track app associated with the Chevrolet Corvette. As a team, we implemented features that are essential for the driver’s safety and experience and got rid of features that could potentially distract the drivers when they are on track.
📝Background
User research
Step 1: Interview performance car drivers about their track expereince
We interviewed two participants who own performance vehicles and have prior track experience. The questions focused on their pre-track day preparations, the key information they monitor while driving, and their post-driving routines.
Pre track
Find the track
Find the closest track or the track with the best rating
Inefficient teamwork
Study a track map beforehand to familiarize themselves with the layout, identifying key corners, straights, braking zones, and potential hazards
Struggle to distribute office space
Ensure their car is in optimal condition, checking tire pressure, oil levels, brakes, and other fluids.
On track
Track recording
Use in-car cameras or dedicated recording systems capture video footage of the laps
Lap timer
Use in-car lap timers or apps to track their lap times in real-time, allowing them to see improvements and set goals for faster laps
Post track
Analyzing the recordings
Review in-car data or video footage to analyze their line and track approach, focusing on how to improve for the next session
Share track review
Provide ratings and comments for the track
Step 2: Go through interview notes and classify vehicle & driving info
To help drivers better focus on the road and not distracted by unnecessary info input, we classify information display into three different prioritizations
Key findings
Tier 1: Must have
Gear, rpm, speed, fuel level, alerts(engine oil temp & pressure, Transmission oil Temperature, Turbo Boost Pressure
Tier 2: Good to have
Lap timer, track map
Tier 3: Not necessary to have
G-Force, odometer
❓ Problem statement
How do we design the track mode with enhanced displays and performance tracking to improve the driving experience for performance car enthusiasts?
🧠 Ideation
Track APP
Racetrack finder
Easily locate the track nearby and see others’ reviews and racing videos to better prepare for the track day.
Dash recorder
Record the track experience and can be used post-track to analyze a specific driving session.
Track history
Look up past track sessions and review video footage to analyze performance details.
Vehicle control
Use the mobile app to lock & unlock your vehicle. Alerts & maintenance remainders will also show up under message.
Instrument cluster (Dashboard)
Information display
Only display the information labeled as "must have" according to the notes from user research
Driving mode UI variation
Design interfaces that look significantly different for corresponding drive modes
Infotainment (Center console)
Vehicle settings
Allow drivers to control navigation, media player, HVAC, drive modes, etc.
Track feature
Help drivers recognize their track performance with information including previous lap time, current lap time, and best lap time.
🎯 Final deliverable
PART I: Mobile APP
Pre track: Track locator
On track: Track recorder
Post track: Track history
Vehicle control
PART II: Dashboard
Drive mode: Tour
Drive mode: Performance
PART III: Center console
Landing page
Vehicle control
Track experience
HVAC
Application of Fitt's law
HVAC controls follow Fitts’s Law, combining temperature and airflow in a single circular panel for quicker, easier adjustments with minimal hand movement.
Media player
Passenger-inclusive design
Music UI with volume on the right—easy for passengers to reach, while drivers primarily use steering wheel controls, keeping the experience intuitive and distraction-free for both.
