+Benchmark
Company
Not Applied
Company
Not Applied
Role
Product Designer
Role
Product Designer
Briefing
Integrate user's smartphones with their vehicles
Briefing
Integrate user's smartphones with their vehicles
Objective
Build an app for high-end car owners to control their car A/C remotely
Objective
Build an app for high-end car owners to control their car A/C remotely
Tools Used
Figma and FigJam
Tools Used
Figma and FigJam
Duration
10 hours
Duration
10 hours
Company
Not Applied
Company
Not Applied
Hole
Product Designer
Hole
Product Designer
Briefing
Integrate user's smartphones with their vehicles
Briefing
Integrate user's smartphones with their vehicles
Objective
Build an app for high-end car owners to control their car A/C remotely
Objective
Build an app for high-end car owners to control their car A/C remotely
Tools Used
Figma and FigJam
Tools Used
Figma and FigJam
Duration
200 hours
Duration
200 hours
Introduction & Context
Introduction & Context
According to McKinsey, a survey with nearly 31,000 global mobility users found that half of car owners desire increased use of in-car connectivity features, such as remote control over vehicle functions.
Importantly, electric vehicle (EV) buyers are more inclined (69%) to utilize such connectivity services, compared to 47% of traditional car owners. This suggests that there is a strong demand for remote control features like air conditioning, particularly among the growin EV market.
According to McKinsey, a survey with nearly 31,000 global mobility users found that half of car owners desire increased use of in-car connectivity features, such as remote control over vehicle functions.
Importantly, electric vehicle (EV) buyers are more inclined (69%) to utilize such connectivity services, compared to 47% of traditional car owners. This suggests that there is a strong demand for remote control features like air conditioning, particularly among the growin EV market.
Challenges & Objectives
Challenges & Objectives
The goal of this study was to develop an app that addresses the primary needs of modern car owners. The main challenge was understanding how this workflow would fit seamlessly into their daily routines.
Recognizing the strong market adoption of vehicle integrations allowed me to see how my solution could simplify users' lives and make car usage more practical and convenient.
The goal of this study was to develop an app that addresses the primary needs of modern car owners. The main challenge was understanding how this workflow would fit seamlessly into their daily routines.
Recognizing the strong market adoption of vehicle integrations allowed me to see how my solution could simplify users' lives and make car usage more practical and convenient.
Data Collect
Data Collect
My first step to develop this solution was to empathize with the users and investigate:
- Their context
- Who they are
- What they do
- How my solution might impact them
My first step to develop this solution was to empathize with the users and investigate:
- Their context
- Who they are
- What they do
- How my solution might impact them
Understanding the users
Understanding the users
To understand the user scenario, I built a persona based on the empathy map.
The empathy map helped me to understand what does the user do, hear, feel and see.
Also, I could imagine what are their main pain points and needs.
To understand the user scenario, I built a persona based on the empathy map.
The empathy map helped me to understand what does the user do, hear, feel and see.
Also, I could imagine what are their main pain points and needs.
Empathy Map
Empathy Map
Journey
Journey
Recommendations & Proposed Solutions
Recommendations &
Proposed Solutions
The A/C Remote Control App is designed to bring convenience to car owners by enabling remote control of air conditioning settings. Core features include remote activation, allowing users to set temperature and fan speed, and a scheduling option for routine-based comfort. The app’s intuitive interface with saved temperature presets simplifies adjustments.
The A/C Remote Control App is designed to bring convenience to car owners by enabling remote control of air conditioning settings. Core features include remote activation, allowing users to set temperature and fan speed, and a scheduling option for routine-based comfort. The app’s intuitive interface with saved temperature presets simplifies adjustments.
To enhance the app (maybe on a future study), additional features such as user feedback options and system diagnostics—like maintenance alerts for filters—help users maintain optimal A/C performance. Integrations with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Siri, and Google Assistant will enable voice commands and location-based triggers, activating the A/C as users approach, providing a practical, secure, and efficient solution for modern vehicle owners.
To enhance the app (maybe on a future study), additional features such as user feedback options and system diagnostics—like maintenance alerts for filters—help users maintain optimal A/C performance. Integrations with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Siri, and Google Assistant will enable voice commands and location-based triggers, activating the A/C as users approach, providing a practical, secure, and efficient solution for modern vehicle owners.
Wireframes
Wireframes
First Acess
First Acess
After the registration or login, the user is directed to a scan for nearby vehicles that can be connected.
After the scan, the user will select his car to be connected with the app.
After the registration or login, the user is directed to a scan for nearby vehicles that can be connected.
After the scan, the user will select his car to be connected with the app.
Pairing
Pairing
To pair their vehicles with their phones, for safety reasons, there is a confirmation through the car's multimedia.
A six digit code is displayed on the car's screen for the user to validate the connection through his phone.
Also, if the user can't find his code he can find a guide on how to solve the problem.
To pair their vehicles with their phones, for safety reasons, there is a confirmation through the car's multimedia.
A six digit code is displayed on the car's screen for the user to validate the connection through his phone.
Also, if the user can't find his code he can find a guide on how to solve the problem.
Connection
Connection
The connection between the phone and the car may take some time…
So why not learn more about how you can control your car remotely and discover how you can integrate them in your daily basis while you wait.
The connection between the phone and the car may take some time…
So why not learn more about how you can control your car remotely and discover how you can integrate them in your daily basis while you wait.
A/B Testing
A/B Testing
Throughout the project, many ideas have came to me. I have built two versions of the home screen.
One of them trying to mimic the analog controller of the A/C and another one with a more modern solution.
To validate my idea, i made a quick A/B test with close friends of mine who owns high-end cars.
Throughout the project, many ideas have came to me. I have built two versions of the home screen.
One of them trying to mimic the analog controller of the A/C and another one with a more modern solution.
To validate my idea, i made a quick A/B test with close friends of mine who owns high-end cars.
Home Screen
Home Screen
The most waited screen. Your car is fully connected and now you can remotely control the temperature.
The main functionalities on this screen are the possibilities to:
- Control more than one vehicle
- Turn on/off your A/C remotely
- Adjust the fan Intensity
- Check the inside temperature of the car
- Set a desired temperature
- Define presets for easy selecting
- Define a timer to start up the A/C
The most waited screen. Your car is fully connected and now you can remotely control the temperature.
The main functionalities on this screen are the possibilities to:
- Control more than one vehicle
- Turn on/off your A/C remotely
- Adjust the fan Intensity
- Check the inside temperature of the car
- Set a desired temperature
- Define presets for easy selecting
- Define a timer to start up the A/C
Control all your vehicles in one place
Control all your vehicles in one place
For users that own more than one vehicle, it will be possible to switch between cars, adjust them independently and define timers for each one of them.
For users that own more than one vehicle, it will be possible to switch between cars, adjust them independently and define timers for each one of them.
Climate Presets
Climate Presets
Build as many presets with the desired temperatures, click on them to define the A/C temperature and intensity.
Build as many presets with the desired temperatures, click on them to define the A/C temperature and intensity.
Timer
Timer
Program your A/C to start on the selected time.
Adjust the week days that you will use the timer and set a custom starting time for the programming
Program your A/C to start on the selected time.
Adjust the week days that you will use the timer and set a custom starting time for the programming
White Mode
White Mode
Next Steps
Recommendations &
Proposed Solutions
I know this is just a study case, but if this was a real demand, those would be some of steps I would take:
I know this is just a study case, but if this was a real demand, those would be some of steps I would take:
- User testing
- Gather Feedbacks
- Define KPIs
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- User testing
- Gather Feedbacks
- Define KPIs
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
...and that’s all, folks!
...and that’s all, folks!
Firstly, I'd like to thank you for reading this far, and I hope I've added to your knowledge or provided some insights on how to navigate a design process.
Firstly, I'd like to thank you for reading this far, and I hope I've added to your knowledge or provided some insights on how to navigate a design process.
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+Wireframes
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+UI Design
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+Wireframes
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This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with the project's conception and continued through to the final handoff to developers.
+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with the project's conception and continued through to the final handoff to developers.
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+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
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+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with the project's conception and continued through to the final handoff to developers.
+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with the project's conception and continued through to the final handoff to developers.
+UX Research
+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
This case outlines a project developed for Medcel, where we identified that a significant portion of the platform's users were not utilizing it as expected. The goal of this project was to create a solution that would be inclusive and effective for all students using the platform.
+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with the project's conception and continued through to the final handoff to developers.
+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with the project's conception and continued through to the final handoff to developers.
+UX Research
+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
This case outlines a project developed for Medcel, where we identified that a significant portion of the platform's users were not utilizing it as expected. The goal of this project was to create a solution that would be inclusive and effective for all students using the platform.
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+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with the project's conception and continued through to the final handoff to developers.
+UX Research
+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
This case outlines a project developed for Medcel, where we identified that a significant portion of the platform's users were not utilizing it as expected. The goal of this project was to create a solution that would be inclusive and effective for all students using the platform.
+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with the project's conception and continued through to the final handoff to developers.
+UX Research
+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
This case outlines a project developed for Medcel, where we identified that a significant portion of the platform's users were not utilizing it as expected. The goal of this project was to create a solution that would be inclusive and effective for all students using the platform.
+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with the project's conception and continued through to the final handoff to developers.
+UX Research
+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
This case outlines a project developed for Medcel, where we identified that a significant portion of the platform's users were not utilizing it as expected. The goal of this project was to create a solution that would be inclusive and effective for all students using the platform.
+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with the project's conception and continued through to the final handoff to developers.
+UX Research
+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
This case outlines a project developed for Medcel, where we identified that a significant portion of the platform's users were not utilizing it as expected. The goal of this project was to create a solution that would be inclusive and effective for all students using the platform.
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+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with...
+UX Research
+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
This case outlines a project developed for Medcel, where we identified that a significant portion of the platform's users were not utilizing it as expected. The goal of this project was to create a solution that would be inclusive and effective for all students...
+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with...
+UX Research
+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
This case outlines a project developed for Medcel, where we identified that a significant portion of the platform's users were not utilizing it as expected. The goal of this project was to create a solution that would be inclusive and effective for all students...
+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with...
+UX Research
+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
This case outlines a project developed for Medcel, where we identified that a significant portion of the platform's users were not utilizing it as expected. The goal of this project was to create a solution that would be inclusive and effective for all students...
+Benchmark
+Wireframes
+Prototyping
+UI Design
Cadu
This work was developed for Cadu, a platform aimed at connecting users who are seeking their first job or looking for new opportunities in the competitive job market. In this case, I present my comprehensive work, which began with...
+UX Research
+User Testing
+Wireframing
+UI Design
Afya
This case outlines a project developed for Medcel, where we identified that a significant portion of the platform's users were not utilizing it as expected. The goal of this project was to create a solution that would be inclusive and effective for all students...