Ouro Interface · 2025
Journeylink Sistema de Infoentretemento para Múltiples Vehículos
by Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang and Yuyin Sun
- A' Design Award de Ouro 2025 in Interface
- CLIENT: Journeylink
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 108,937
- Verification code 6CAC7684A8 · Verify this award
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About Journeylink Sistema de Infoentretemento para Múltiples Vehículos
Journeylink é un sistema de infoentretemento para o automóbil que permite a coordinación de múltiples vehículos en viaxes en grupo por estrada. Mediante probas iterativas de disposición, optimizouse unha interface de usuario baseada en tarxetas para a accesibilidade do condutor. As funcionalidades inclúen compartición de localización en tempo real, navegación colaborativa e mensaxería por voz. Un sistema de notificacións con prioridades minimiza as distraccións ao mostrar alertas segundo a súa urxencia. Ferramentas adicionais como a captura de vistas e a memoria de viaxe facilitan experiencias de viaxe interactivas pero seguras. O deseño fai fincapé na xerarquía da información, a accesibilidade e o funcionamento fluído en contextos de condución dinámica.
About the A' Design Award de Ouro
Journeylink Sistema de Infoentretemento para Múltiples Vehículos gañou o A' Design Award de Ouro, un recoñecemento inmensamente prestixioso outorgado a deseños de primeira clase, marabillosos e sobresaíntes. Os gañadores Ouro son creacións sumamente innovadoras, visionarias e glamurosamente deslumbrantes que reflicten o xenio, a sabedoría e a destreza dos seus deseñadores. Espérase que Journeylink Sistema de Infoentretemento para Múltiples Vehículos sexa unha invención moi eloxiada, pioneira e monumental que ofrece un valor sen precedentes. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Ouro é un proxecto espectacular e respectado que beneficia moito a arte, a ciencia, o deseño e a tecnoloxía e fai avanzar os seus límites. Journeylink Sistema de Infoentretemento para Múltiples Vehículos crea intensos sentimentos de desexo, esperta a paixón, anima a creatividade e fascina.
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- Unique Properties
- JourneyLink is an advanced in car infotainment system designed for seamless multi vehicle coordination, enhancing road trips for families and friends. It integrates real time navigation, V2V communication, shared stops, and emergency alerts, ensuring a safer, more connected, and enjoyable group travel experience.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- JourneyLink is a digital in car infotainment application designed for seamless multi vehicle coordination. It operates on cloud based architecture, supporting real time V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle) communication and GPS synchronization. The system is compatible with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and embedded vehicle infotainment systems, ensuring cross platform accessibility and smooth data transmission for group travel efficiency.
- Tags
- Vehicle to Vehicle communication, Road Trip Navigation, Multi Vehicle Coordination, In Car Infotainment, Group Travel App, Real Time GPS Sync, Family Road Trips, Connected Driving Experience, Smart Travel Assistant
- Production Technology
- JourneyLink was developed using advanced HMI (Human Machine Interface) design principles, integrating V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle) communication technology for seamless multi vehicle coordination. The design process involved user research, prototyping, and iterative usability testing to refine interaction flows. Built for in car infotainment systems, it leverages cloud based real time data synchronization, ensuring reliable and intuitive user experiences.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge was designing a seamless V2V communication system that enhances multi vehicle coordination without distracting drivers. Balancing real time updates, safety alerts, and user friendly interaction was critical. Technical constraints included ensuring reliable data synchronization across different vehicle systems. Extensive user testing helped refine the interface, ensuring smooth operation while maintaining safety and engagement, ultimately making group travel more efficient and enjoyable.
- Research
- The research focused on enhancing multi vehicle travel coordination. Objectives included improving navigation, communication, and trip sharing. Methods involved secondary research, surveys (237 responses), and interviews with 10 road trip experts. Usability testing with 8 participants validated key features. Insights led to a user friendly V2V system that improves group travel efficiency, safety, and shared experiences, influencing both user engagement and the evolution of connected vehicle technology.
- Inspiration
- JourneyLink was inspired by the challenge of coordinating multi vehicle road trips for families and friends. Traditional navigation apps lack real time group coordination. By leveraging V2V communication, JourneyLink enables seamless route syncing, real time updates, and shared experiences, ensuring safer, more connected, and enjoyable road trips.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2023 in Philadelphia and San Francisco and was completed in August 2023.
- Operation Flow
- JourneyLink operates as a seamless in car infotainment system designed for multi vehicle road trips. Users can sync travel plans, share real time locations, and communicate via voice or text. Key interactions include setting shared stops, sending route deviation invites, and receiving emergency alerts. The V2V communication enables instant coordination, ensuring a smooth and connected group travel experience. Additionally, JourneyLink captures scenic moments throughout the journey, allowing travelers to document and relive shared memories, making road trips more enjoyable and meaningful.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang, Yuyin Sun, 2025.
- Image Credits
- All image and video: Creator (Designer) Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang, Yuyin Sun, JourneyLink, 2025.
