Students in their final semester of study at Humber’s Faculty of Media, Creative Arts & Design learn to collaboratively confront contemporary consumer, societal, and technological design challenges. Sensemaking user research and synthesis of problem understanding evolving into Human Machine Interface (HMI) design solutions that explore digital, and physical aspects of user experiences.
This project enables Interdisciplinary understanding in: Interaction Design, Product Design, Interface Design, HMI, Mobile Computing and User Experience.
The following are the project posters created by the teams of students.
Courses:
Industrial Design Practice 2 + Experience Prototyping Programs:
Industrial Design + User Experience Design
Project: VisionX
ID Students:
Bianca Fraser
Daniela Todorovic
IxD Students:
Albin Puthussery
Tsoi Ki Sze
Shun Mei Chan
Praveen Kumar
VISIONX
Redefining visibility for a smarter driving experience.
Sensorial
Immerse yourself in every journey, offering tactile feedback, heads-up display, and sound.
Thoughtful
Experience thoughtful design that anticipates your every need within your vehicle journey.
Playful
Elevate your ride with features that transform every moment into an enjoyable experience for passengers.
Enhance your driving confidence with our advanced road alert system, providing proactive assistance for enhanced safety and reliability. Road Alert
Elevate your driving experience with VisionX AI Voice, enabling seamless hands-free interaction with the system for effortless control and convenience on the road. AI Voice Command
VISIONX
Experience unparalleled visibility on the road with our Heads-Up Display module, designed to enhance your driving experience by providing crucial information right in your line of sight. Seamlessly controlled through the A-pillar or AI voice command, stay informed and focused on the road ahead. Features include:
Gesture Recognition
Three finger gesture allows the driver to drag and drop their GPS directly on the heads-up display
Enhance your passenger's journey with our interactive display module. Features include:
Project: VISTA
(Visual Information And Safety Technology Array)
ID Students:
Raneem Kadri
Eve Mills
IxD Students: Safa Hasan Devanshu Gadani
Jesal Rathore
Esther Steve
Project: Leda (Lane Environment Detection and Assistance)
ID Students:
Konnor Luciani
Guled Guled
IxD Students: Vinay Saravanan Mohd Umar Haque
Mahima Daga
Mohammed Fazil Bhavyasree Raj
Leda
Lane Environment Detection and Assistance
THE PROBLEM & SOLUTION
How might we improve driver safety and experience in lesser normal conditions?
By providing drivers with visual data perceived by LIDAR sensors on the windshield and dashboard screen.�
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Design considers users needs and context of use. Understanding problems faced by the user and Providing thoughful solutions.
Beautiful Simple
Beautiful Design focuses on creating visually appealing And emotionally engaging experiences through Harmonious aesthetics.
Simple Design emphasizes clarity and ease of use by Reducing complexity and streamlining interactions for Efficient user experiences.
BLINDSPOT MONITOR
DRIVER ALERT STATES
A dedicated camera is employed to monitor the driver's blind spots, selectively Activating when an object is in close proximity to the car. This approach aims to minimize driver distractions and enhance overall safety during driving experiences.�
AUDIO ASSISTANCE
Along with simple and thoughtful features that help visualize data perceived through sensors, audio signals will be provided to the driver as well for assistance which adds a sensorial aspect to our design.
Scenario 1
For everyday navigation, the windshield doubles as a screen for displaying guidelines to navigate through lesser normal conditions. This Windscreen highlights the path with a blue illumination, and there are arrows pointing in the direction of the turn. A pedestrian crossing in front of vehicle is highlighted in red to alert the driver.
Scenario 2 In lesser normal conditions with low visibility, The highlighted pathway, cars and pedestrians become more important and assist the driver. The distance to turns and other objects is also displayed.
Scenario 3
The vehicles that are close to or getting closer to the user’s vehicle gets highlighted in red to alert the driver. The system uses a colour system of green, yellow and red to indicate different levels of Proximity.
Scenario 5
If there are Positive and Negative spaces on the road, they are highlighted red and the distance till the space is also indicated.
Leda
TARGET AUDIENCE
Design considers users needs and context of use. Understanding problems faced by the user and providing thoughtful solutions.
DESIGN IDEOLOGY
AUTOMATION LEVEL
Our tech, featuring environmental detection, navigates spaces and lanes. Paired with automation, LEDA enables autonomous driving, needing driver input only in challenges like low visibility. In such cases, the system offers visualized data for informed decisions, ensuring a safer driving experience.�
Using LEDA, our vehicles can instantly sense and analyze surroundings,
data,
in any situation.
Project: NEXA
(New Experience Assistance)
ID Students:
Lilia Martínez Nenclares
Daniel Rowland
IxD Students: Belle Wong
Rachel Freeman
Crown Nduka Adnaan Lalani
Project: Atlantis
ID Students:
Jenna Brohm
Patricia Pongjang
IxD Students:
Crystal Varghese
Catherine Matthew
Sharal Rodrigues
Vaishnavi Balaji
Darshan Rathod
Personas Takeways
How might we inform drivers about their surroundings?
By LeddarTech's Outward
Sensing Technology which provides:
•Sign monitoring
•Distance detection
•Parking assist
•Guided trips
And Including:
•AI to learn and adjust with the driver
•Conversation platforms
•Digital twins to track the trips
Clear visual and audio information
Tracks speed and distance
Detects changes in the surroundings
•Paying attention
•Following speed limit
•Checking blindspots
•Misjudging distance.
•Cutting o drivers.
•Not scanning the road.
•Missing signs.
•Slower reaction time
•Poorer eyesight
•Forgetfulness
Cameras: 360 degree view to minimalize blind spots.
Bird’s Eye View: top view of route with highlighted lane.
Sign Detection: monitors for any road signs applicable to route.
Speedometer constantly updates speed.
Voice Assist verbally communicate with the vehicle for hands-free control. Controls close control access on steering wheel (turn signals, hazards, etc.)
Navigation Screen
To guide the driver to their desired destination.
Passenger Screen
Multiple Entertainment Options available for passenger comfort
Project: LEDA
(Leading Edge Driving Automation)
ID Students:
Will Foster-Friesen
Ellie Cam
IxD Students: Bhavya Sapra
Pamela Prasetya
Namashvi Jigish Desai
Chun-Wei Ke
Personas
How Might We Improve the Driving Experience for Both New and Elderly Drivers?
New Driver
New
•Age: 20
•Location:
•Occupation:
Pain Points:
UserJourney (New Driver)
Anxiety about passing the test, fear of making mistakes.
Obtaining Licence
Elderly Driver
Susan, a retired
•Age:
•Location:
•Occupation:
Pain Points:
•Struggles with
•Lack
Planning Commute
Uncertainty about traffic patterns, concerns about parking at university.
Design Process
User Identification and Flow Creation
• Identified the target audience and developed a user flow to outline their journey and interactions with the product.
Initial Research and Interviews
•Finding videos, research and news articles about similar technology and cars.
•Interview data: Integrating sensors for audio-visual indicators, a dashboard alert system for maintenance and potholes, and a dashcam can significantly ease parking challenges and enhance driving safety.
Brand Identity Development and Initial Design Concepts
•Establishing the core brand identity and created early design prototypes to visualize the concept.
Usability Testing
•Performing usability tests to assess the design's effectiveness and gather feedback for improvements.
•User’s Feedback: enhance with 3D visuals, merge design into the rearview mirror, introduce gestural controls, and enlarge map and lane previews for comprehensive entertainment integration.
Refinement and Finalization of UI
•Refined the user interface based on feedback and finalized the design for launch.
Few Drives
Remaining vigilant about driving safety.
Mastery And Confidence
Regular Commuting Repetitive stress about finding parking spots, time management issues.
Experience Attributes
Leda’s technology and experience can be described as these five attributes: convenient, sophisticated, intuitive, Seamless, luxurious.
Driver Screen x Sensorial
•Minimalistic driver screen displays crucial metrics and 3D navigation, emphasizing clarity and focus.
•Sensorial UI features glowing animations and instant feedback for an interactive driving experience.
Driver Identification
•Utilizes camera technology for secure, contactless driver identification.
Central Screen x Simple
•Central screen serves as a multifunctional hub with a simple layout, showcasing car status and interactive maps for easy adjustments.
•Designed with clean lines and intuitive icons for straightforward, at-a-glance comprehension.
Passenger Screen x Beautiful
•Passenger screen offers a variety of entertainment choices with user-friendly navigation, enhancing the travel experience.
•Features a sleek, modern design and a cohesive color palette, adding to the system's visual elegance.
Passenger Entertainment
•Aims to prevent theft and fraud by accurately authenticating authorized users.
•Offers passengers a personalized entertainment experience with customizable options.
•Allows control over music, seat adjustment, climate settings, and viewing preferences.
Speeding Alert Offline Map
•Speedometer turns red to alert drivers when exceeding speed limits.
•Visual warnings assist in promoting adherence to speed regulations for safer driving.
•Enables offline map and navigation use, providing directions and traffic updates without internet.
•Offers constant access to route planning and navigation, anywhere and anytime.
Distance Indicator
•Displays time and distance to the vehicle ahead, aiding in maintaining safe following gaps.
•Alerts drivers if they're too close to another car to prevent collisions.
Auto Valet
•Automates car parking, reducing time and stress for drivers.
•Enhances parking experience and increases capacity for operators.
