Infotainment UX — K9 Prototype
A focused in-car UX prototype for Australian vehicles: voice-first routing, EV charge flow, adaptive night themes and quick-access clusters.
Concept & goals
Design goals for K9: simplified driver focus, 1-touch climate and media, predictive POI for Australian highways, and clear EV charge guidance aligned with local network expectations.
- Driver minimal distraction — priority-driven surfaces
- Localised content — AU-specific POIs and units
- Scalable components for clusters & HUD
Prototype walkthrough
Usability highlights
Results from moderated testing with Australian drivers (n=12): reduced task time for navigation set-up by 32% and lower glance frequency compared to baseline.
| Task | Baseline (s) | K9 Prototype (s) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set navigation to POI | 18.4 | 12.5 | -32% |
| Start charging session | 25.1 | 17.6 | -30% |
| Change media source | 6.2 | 4.1 | -34% |
Design system & specs
A component-first system with tokens for contrast, motion, and timing tuned for vehicle contexts. Below: quick spec references and variants.
- Color tokens: NightPrimary (#00e6ff), NightBg (#001018)
- Touch targets: 12mm minimum
- Motion: 160–240ms easing for state changes
Clusters: adaptive layout for 8"–15" screens; safe-area aware; scalable fonts.
Voice: fallback UI, confirmation tone, and concise readback for safety.
Gallery & mockups
Team
Ava Morgan — Lead UX Designer
Specialist in vehicle HMI and EV flows with 8+ years delivering interfaces for Australian markets and OEMs.
Next steps
Interested in collaborating or trialling the K9 prototype in your vehicle program? Reach out to discuss pilot scope, timeline and AU-specific compliance.