Intro
The Rinspeed “Snap” rigorously pursues the solution of separating the intelligent and thus quickly ageing and proportionately expensive components from the long-lasting vehicle components. The former are combined in an intelligent chassis called a “skateboard,” the others in a “pod,” that is to say a superstructure. The innovation lies in the fact that skateboard and pod do not have to spend their service life together, but definitely could. Instead, they come together as temporary partners for different periods of the day. It is important in this context that the skateboard is always in use and that the aforementioned service lives overlap as a result. The pods are loaded and used as needed. In addition to mobility tasks, they can also serve other purposes and be used stationary as an integral component of smart cities, for example.
HMI and UX were designed for mobility experiences when the focus is no longer on activity on the road, but on activity within the car.
In a shared economy, individualization will be a challenge, but HARMAN and Rinspeed address this through authentication which occurs in three steps. A smart device first unlocks vehicle personalization via a token, while two-step verification (facial recognition for example) permits access to personal content, with biometric identification serving as the final step to protect confidential information such as real-time health monitoring.
Details
I was leading the Personal Control Panel (PCP) UX design concept, Visual design and UI animations creation for PCP screens and In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) screens.
Rinspeed Snap concept vehicle as showcased at CES 2018 in Las Vegas and later at Geneva Motor Show.
Rinspeed “Snap” CES Las Vegas 2018, Geneva Motor Show 2018
Final Designs
Process
Inside the concept vehicle were the following technologies:
• A Personal Control Panel (PCP) at each of the four seats, featuring a high-density multi-touch interface and interactive rotary dial with contextual haptic feedback;
• Large central display area at each row of seats which will facilitate onboard collaboration;
• Front and back external communication windshield projections and lateral windows projections for a larger workspace or shared visuals;
• HoverTab tablet that easily moves into three distinct positions for the user’s convenience, with the ability to retract behind the seat.
Initial Sketching and Brainstorming of Personal Control Panel
High Fidelity Wireframes and Sketching of Personal Control Panel
UI Animations - Personal Control Panel
UI Animations - Touch Tab
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