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Nova Pilot Automotive HMI Design by Arvin Maleki Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design

Arvin Maleki recognized for interface, interaction and user experience design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design category for Nova Pilot Automotive HMI Design by Arvin Maleki, designed for Futuredge Design Studio. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The Silver A' Design Award Explained

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Regarding Nova Pilot Automotive HMI Design

Nova Pilot HMI revolutionizes vehicle interaction, blending aesthetic allure with functional sophistication in steering wheel and dashboard displays. Launched in Milan, Italy, the project combines intuitive controls with personalized settings, emphasizing safety and user experience. Through advanced technology and creative design, it enhances the driving experience with a unique identity, offering quick access to essential features and ambient visuals for an enjoyable journey. A testament to innovative automotive design.

About Arvin Maleki

Arvin Maleki, a distinguished figure in industrial design, merges his family's Persian carpet heritage with innovative design. His shift from technology to user-centric, sustainable design demonstrates a commitment to blending tradition and creativity. Celebrated for his excellence, he's earned the Gold at the A'Design Award and Competition, along with five additional international gold medals. Globally recognized, Arvin is ranked 12th in Canada, 7th in Iran, and 731st worldwide. As a senior partner at the World Design Consortium and a juror for prestigious awards like The Stevie® and A'Design Awards, he significantly influences the design industry.

Award Record

This recognition makes Arvin Maleki a winner of 9 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2019 - 2020 to 2023 - 2024 of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design Award

The A' Interface Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good user interface designs by the best UI/UX designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interface designers, interaction designers, user experience designers and digital product designers from all countries. Entries typically include websites, mobile applications, software interfaces, game interfaces, wearable interfaces and virtual reality interfaces. Awarded interface designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interface

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Nova Pilot Automotive HMI Design
Function
Automotive HMI Design
Category
Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design
Discipline
Communication Design
Industry
Software
Colors
Black, White Smoke, Dark Slate Gray, Light Gray and Dark Gray
Images
5
Client
Futuredge Design Studio

The Recognition

Laureate
Arvin Maleki
Country
Canada
Recognition
Silver A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#161577

Credits

Image Credits
Creator Arvin Maleki, Nova Pilot, 2024

Design Details

Unique Properties
The Nova Pilot HMI features a steering wheel monitor and a central dashboard display. The former provides key data like speed, navigation, and tire pressure with a creative design, while the latter offers an interactive experience with quick access to settings, contacts, music, and a captivating visual of a car amidst mountains under the aurora. This HMI design focuses on aesthetics, efficient space utilization, and simplifying access to crucial functions.
Inspiration
The desire to enhance the driving experience through technology and aesthetics inspired the creation of a unique HMI for vehicle dashboards. This project integrates innovative design elements with functionality to provide drivers and passengers with a seamless and personalized interaction with their vehicles. The use of creative identities, and a color palette of blue and black, adds to the vehicle's beauty and intuitiveness.
Research
The design team conducted user studies, including interviews and in-car observations, to identify key features and information that drivers prioritize. This research informed the development of an HMI that balances aesthetic appeal with functional clarity. The interface is tailored to enhance the driving experience while promoting safety and ease of use.
Challenge
Developing an HMI that seamlessly integrates into the vehicle's interior design while providing intuitive access to a wide range of functionalities presented a significant challenge. The team navigated technical limitations and ergonomic considerations to create an interface that is both beautiful and practical, enhancing the overall driving experience without overwhelming the user.
Realization and Technology
The HMI utilizes advanced display technology with high-resolution screens capable of rendering vibrant colors and intricate details. The software is developed using React Native for smooth and responsive interactions, with a backend supported by Node.js for personalization and data management. Security and privacy are ensured through encrypted data transmission and secure user authentication.
Project Duration and Location
Users interact with the HMI through touchscreens and intuitive controls, designed for minimal distraction and enhanced safety. Personalized settings allow the driver to customize displays and access frequently used features easily. The interface encourages safer driving practices through clear visual cues and warnings. The central display’s creative scenery adds an ambient experience to the journey, making every drive more enjoyable.
Specifications
Steering Wheel Monitor: Width 300 Pixels, Height 110 Pixels Central Dashboard Display: Width 1920 Pixels, Height 1380 Pixels
Keywords
HMI, Automotive Design, User Experience, Personalization, Safety, Aesthetics

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