Journeylink Kev Lom Zem thiab Xov Xwm Hauv Tsheb Ntau Lub by Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang and Yuyin Sun

Journeylink Kev Lom Zem thiab Xov Xwm Hauv Tsheb Ntau Lub by Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang and Yuyin Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Kub in Tsim Kev Sib Txuas, Kev Sib Cuam Tshuam thiab Kev Siv Neeg Competition Category.

KubKev Sib Txuas· 2025

Journeylink Kev Lom Zem thiab Xov Xwm Hauv Tsheb Ntau Lub

by Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang and Yuyin Sun

Client: Journeylink

A' Design Award Kub Winner in Kev Sib Txuas Category

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The Design

About Journeylink Kev Lom Zem thiab Xov Xwm Hauv Tsheb Ntau Lub

Journeylink yog ib qho kev pab cuam xov xwm thiab kev lom zem hauv tsheb uas txhawb nqa kev sib koom tes ntawm ntau lub tsheb rau pab pawg mus ncig. Los ntawm kev sim tsim qauv ntau zaus, tus tsim qauv daim npav tau raug kho kom zoo tshaj plaws rau tus tsav tsheb siv tau yooj yim. Cov yam ntxwv muaj xws li kev sib qhia qhov chaw nyob tam sim ntawd, kev qhia kev taug kev ua ke, thiab kev xa xov suab. Ib qho kev ceeb toom uas muab qhov tseem ceeb ua ntej yuav txo cov kev cuam tshuam los ntawm kev qhia cov lus ceeb toom raws li qhov ceev nrooj. Cov cuab yeej ntxiv xws li kev ntes duab saib thiab kev nco txog kev mus ncig pab txhawb kev sib cuam tshuam tab sis muaj kev nyab xeeb rau kev mus ncig. Tus tsim qauv tsom ntsoov rau qhov kev npaj xov xwm raws li qhov tseem ceeb, kev nkag tau yooj yim, thiab kev ua haujlwm tsis muaj teeb meem hauv cov xwm txheej tsav tsheb nrawm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kub

Journeylink Kev Lom Zem thiab Xov Xwm Hauv Tsheb Ntau Lub yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Kub, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib ib, zoo kawg nkaus thiab tshwj xeeb. Cov neeg yeej Kub yog cov khoom tsim tshiab heev, pom deb heev thiab ci ntsa iab uas qhia txog kev txawj ntse, kev txawj thiab lub zog ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Journeylink Kev Lom Zem thiab Xov Xwm Hauv Tsheb Ntau Lub xav tias yuav yog ib qho kev tsim uas tau txais kev qhuas ntau, tsim kev nyiam tshiab thiab loj uas ua rau muaj nqi tsis tau muaj dua. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Kub no yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus thiab muaj kev hwm uas pab tau ntau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Journeylink Kev Lom Zem thiab Xov Xwm Hauv Tsheb Ntau Lub ua rau muaj kev xav tau heev, txhawb kev mob siab, txhawb kev tsim tshiab thiab ua rau peb xav tsis thoob.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.
Team Members: Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang, Yuyin Sun
Image Credits: All image and video: Creator (Designer) Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang, Yuyin Sun, JourneyLink, 2025.