Navdy required several supporting products for safe and optimal performance. This included a steering wheel mounted input device, OBD data and power cord, three mounting solutions, 12V adapter and safe cable routing. In unison, they create a seamless and integrated driving experience.
though gesture on Navdy’s main unit was successful with users, many wanted a familiar interface to use when driving conditions did not permit easy gestural activity. the dial was our solution.
company: Navdy Inc.
role: Industrial design, ideation, visualization & development
iterating on form, knob textures and UX interaction lead to some interesting solutions. the result is a beautiful, yet highly functional and intuitive, secondary input device for the Navdy display.
a tactile input device allows for non visual input opportunities, reducing cognitive load on the driver.
providing several benefits to the system is the OBD/power cable. it draws power and on-board diagnostics from the car system such as speed, rpm’s and engine alerts. when integrated with our mount, it provided magnetic security for an easy and safe on / off mounting solution.
company: Navdy Inc.
role: Industrial design, ideation and development.
the power cable includes a magnetic area which attracts to the base of the Navdy display for a secure, plug free, power and mounting solution. we designed a ‘lip’ on the mount to eliminate any risk of dismount in case of a vehicular accident.
a partnership with Renault Groupe sparked a need for a 12v power supply option to accomodate the European market.