Journeylink Večvozilni avtomobilski infozabavni sistem by Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang and Yuyin Sun

Zlata Vmesnik · 2025

Journeylink Večvozilni avtomobilski infozabavni sistem

by Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang and Yuyin Sun

Zlata nagrada A' Design Award 2025 in Vmesnik
CLIENT: Journeylink
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About Journeylink Večvozilni avtomobilski infozabavni sistem

Journeylink je avtomobilski infozabavni sistem, ki podpira koordinacijo več vozil za skupinska potovanja po cesti. S pomočjo iterativnega testiranja postavitve je bil kartični uporabniški vmesnik optimiziran za dostopnost voznika. Funkcije vključujejo sledenje lokacije v realnem času, sodelovalno navigacijo in glasovna sporočila. Prioritetni sistem obvestil zmanjšuje motnje z prikazovanjem opozoril glede na nujnost. Dodatna orodja, kot sta zajem pogleda in spomin potovanja, podpirajo interaktivno, a varno potovalno izkušnjo. Zasnova poudarja hierarhijo informacij, dostopnost in nemoteno delovanje v dinamičnih kontekstih vožnje.

About the Zlata nagrada A' Design Award

Journeylink Večvozilni avtomobilski infozabavni sistem je prejemnik Zlate nagrade A' Design Award, neizmerno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje prvovrstnim, čudovitim in izvrstnim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Zlate nagrade so izjemno inovativne, vizionarske in bleščeče osupljive stvaritve, ki odražajo genij, modrost in mojstrstvo svojih oblikovalcev. Od Journeylink Večvozilni avtomobilski infozabavni sistem se pričakuje, da bo zelo hvaljen, trende postavljajoč in monumentalen izum, ki prinaša brezprecedenčno vrednost. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Zlato nagrado A' Design Award, je spektakularno, spoštovano delo, ki v veliki meri koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Journeylink Večvozilni avtomobilski infozabavni sistem ustvarja intenzivna čustva želje, prebuja strast, spodbuja ustvarjalnost in nas prevzame.

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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.