This is a UI concept for the car's instrument panel, taking inspiration from the recently revealed Apple CarPlay and the rumors surrounding the potential release of the Apple Car. The design includes traditional gauges like the speedometer and tachometer, as well as more expansive and dynamic displays such as an infotainment system. I'm interested in the idea of a smart car that allows the driver to control various aspects of the car and their home through the car's technology, with the ability for the car to adapt to the driver's needs.
Tools used: Figma and SF Symbols
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I started with the basics as a warm-up exercise to kickstart creative thinking. I used bold typography, heavy strokes and added small effect details to the speedometer rings like drop shadow and inter shadow to create subtle three-dimensional cues. The hash marks used rounded corners for consistency.
I get creative with the use of angular gradient and blending modes to further create a multi-layers depth effect.
After designing individual instruments, I combined them together to create a dashboard design. I played around with the arrangements and added other automotive icons like the seat belt warning light, parking brake warning light, and engine-malfunction lights, etc.
I struggled with the shape of the dashboard for a bit but finally came up with, I think a balanced shape. This shape was created using the pen tool in Figma.
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