MG Next Generation Automotive Companion-applicatie door Star and Saic Oimt

Het ontwerp MG Next Generation Automotive Companion-applicatie door Star and Saic Oimt is een hoog aangeschreven winnaar van de zeer prestigieuze 2024 A' Design Award in Goud in de competitiecategorie Interface-, Interactie- en Gebruikerservaring Ontwerp.

GoudInterface· 2024

MG Next Generation Automotive Companion-applicatie

door Star and Saic Oimt

Opdrachtgever: SAIC Overseas Intelligent Mobility Technology Co., Ltd.

Winnaar van de A' Design Award in Goud in de categorie Interface

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Het Ontwerp

Over MG Next Generation Automotive Companion-applicatie

MG Next Generation is een companion-applicatie voor autobezitters, ontwikkeld voor mobiele telefoons en smartwatches. De applicatie brengt verschillende regionale applicaties samen in één wereldwijd product. Functies kunnen worden aangepast op basis van locatie en voertuigmodel, zodat elke eigenaar een gepersonaliseerde set tools ontvangt. Een driedimensionaal automodel wordt getoond in een virtuele garage, en zeshoekige widgets sluiten aan bij de merkidentiteit. Dankzij een gastmodus kunnen mensen zonder auto de belangrijkste functies verkennen voordat ze een beslissing nemen.

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Over de A' Design Award in Goud

MG Next Generation Automotive Companion-applicatie is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Goud, een immens prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan eersteklas, schitterende en uitmuntende ontwerpen. Winnaars in Goud zijn uiterst innovatieve, zeer visionaire en glamoureus verblindende creaties die het genie, de wijsheid en de bekwaamheid van hun ontwerpers weerspiegelen. MG Next Generation Automotive Companion-applicatie wordt verwacht een zeer geprezen, trendzettende en monumentale uitvinding te zijn die ongekende waarde levert. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Goud heeft gewonnen, is een spectaculair, gerespecteerd project dat enorm baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. MG Next Generation Automotive Companion-applicatie wekt intense gevoelens van verlangen, roept passie op, moedigt creativiteit aan en fascineert ons.

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Credits, teamleden en technische details verstrekt door de ontwerper.

Unieke Eigenschappen: The MG app is a mobile and watch companion for car owners. Our main objective was to create a more holistic mobile experience by integrating existing apps from various markets into a unified global application. The new app aims to boost the adoption of companion devices, allowing users to customize features based on their location and specific vehicle model, delivering a personalized experience.
Tags: mobile, apple watch, 3D, car, automotive, companion app, design system, EV
Productietechnologie: We aimed to mimic real car experience digitally using a 3D model, giving users a real sense of their vehicle on their screens. We placed the car in a virtual garage inspired by futuristic and sci-fi concepts.
We adopted a clear black and white palette, with hints of metallic and vibrant orange for contrast. Elevating surfaces and visual effects added tangible materiality to the interface, intensified by fluid animations and interactions that emulate real-world functionality.
Hexagon widgets, echoing MG's logo, maintain coherence and reinforce the brand's identity.
Ontwerpuitdaging: We've segmented users into two distinct groups: car owners and non-owners. Each group has unique informational needs and preferred functionalities.
For car owners, access is provided to a customizable My MG screen, offering swift vehicle control along with personalized features and essential data.
Non-owners utilize a guest mode to preview key features and gather information about MG cars. This mode enables potential buyers to explore the advantages of informed decision-making.
One of the significant challenges faced by the client was managing separate regional apps, leading to maintenance issues and limited scalability. In response, we executed a comprehensive revamp of the app's design approach to address this issue.
Onderzoek: Our team thoroughly analyzed vehicle-related apps, identifying market trends, strengths, areas for improvement, and potential innovations. We employed card sorting exercises to grasp user navigation preferences, collaborating with the client team to prioritize features aligning with business goals. Utilizing insights from these exercises, we crafted an interactive prototype showcasing 8 core use cases. Testing this prototype with car owners worldwide uncovered usability issues and app pain points. Leveraging these insights, we refined and improved the app's design to meet user expectations, ensuring a seamless and satisfying experience.
Inspiratie: To address the scattered UX complexity present across multiple MG apps, our team developed a unified app using a modular approach. This design empowers users to customize features according to their location and specific vehicle model, delivering a personalized experience. The reimagined structure now incorporates all pre-existing functionalities, guaranteeing clarity, predictability, simplicity, scalability, and substantial value for both users and the business.
Projectduur: up to 6 month, China
Werkproces: Incorporating real-life patterns and metaphors makes the design clear and intuitive. We based the placement of frequently used functions on user research and ergonomic principles, ensuring easy accessibility. Feedback from validation sessions led to refinements for more clear controls. Careful attention was given to the first-time experience to assist users in binding the car and exploring features. Furthermore, we introduced a guest mode, enabling potential buyers to explore the app's advantages for more informed decision-making. Finally, the watch app offers essential features precisely when users need them.
Teamleden: Viacheslav Shkolnyi, Anastasiia Gryshchenko, Kate Hutenieva, Nikolay Apostol, Maryna Ionova, Ivan Shvarov, Bao Yidan, Tang Shenghao, Wu Donghai, Lu Min, Xu Jie, Ruan Bo
Beeldcredits: Star