Gold Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design · 2025
Chery E02 Hmi Design
by Chery
- A' Design Award 2025 Gold Winner in Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Chery
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 86,085
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About Chery E02 Hmi Design
Chery E02 is a human machine interface for a car infotainment system. The interface brings navigation, entertainment, communication and vehicle control into one simple layout. A flat hierarchy places all main functions on the top level page, which reduces driver distraction. App lists open in small windows instead of full screen. The main color, Glacial Blue, offers high visibility and limits visual fatigue. Temperature buttons sit within natural thumb reach of the driver and of the front passenger. A voice assistant supports spoken control.
This award-winning interface design, recognized with the Golden A' Design Award in Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design, exemplifies the evolving paradigm of automotive human-machine interaction wherein technological functionality converges with aesthetic contemplation. The panoramic display architecture represents a significant departure from conventional instrument cluster configurations, proposing instead an immersive visual environment that transforms the dashboard into a continuous digital horizon. The design team appears to have drawn upon principles of environmental psychology, selecting a default wallpaper depicting tranquil coastal waters that may serve to moderate the cognitive demands of driving through exposure to restorative natural imagery. The careful chromatic coordination between the digital content and physical interior materials suggests a holistic design philosophy wherein hardware and software elements achieve visual synthesis. The interface organization demonstrates sophisticated information hierarchy, with critical navigation and media functions positioned within the driver's natural sightline while decorative elements occupy peripheral zones. The selection of a solitary wooden boat as the central focal point within the seascape carries potential symbolic weight, perhaps suggesting journey, autonomy, or peaceful navigation through life's waters. The rounded corner treatment on interface cards and the generous spacing between elements reflects contemporary design principles emphasizing visual breathing room and reduced cognitive friction. The integration of functional controls within the lower toolbar maintains accessibility while preserving the contemplative quality of the primary display area. Viewers might consider how this interface design proposes a relationship between technological complexity and emotional wellbeing, suggesting that the spaces we inhabit during transit might contribute to rather than detract from our psychological equilibrium.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The HMI of Chery E02 represents a comprehensive revolution in the automotive human machine interface. Centered on the Atomic Design, it not only integrates multiple functions such as navigation, entertainment, communication, and vehicle control but also enables drivers to enjoy a more relaxed and pleasant driving experience through a simplified interface layout, efficient interaction methods, and a smart voice assistant, creating a new ecosystem of interaction between humans and the vehicle.
- Tags
- Automotive human machine interface, Atomic design, Magnetic level motion effects, Emotional voice assistance, User friendly design
- Production Technology
- The physical dimensions are larger, without physical black borders for a seamless user experience.
The hierarchy design at a lower level allows all primary functions to be accessible from the top level page, enhancing driving safety by minimizing distractions.
The interface utilizes small window displays for App Lists rather than full-screen displays, effectively reducing distractions while driving. - Design Challenge
- To create a concise, clear, and efficient interface, every interface element is as indispensable as an atom, with layouts as precise as mechanical parts. In the dock bar, the temperature button is positioned within the natural thumb reach of the driver, ergonomically designed for easy operation with one hand, while another temperature button is slightly offset towards the front passenger. The status bar appears prominently at the top of the screen, ensuring critical data is instantly visible.
- Project Duration
- The project was launched in March 2024 in Wuhu, Anhui, China, and is scheduled for official release on August 30, 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The interface design emphasizes simplicity, usability, and consistency. Magnetic level motion effects mimic tactile feedback in the real world, like the attraction and repulsion between elements during card editing, for intuitive feedback and a smooth, natural experience.
The voice assistant Xiao Qi creates a natural, friendly rapport with users, offering proactive care and interaction. It changes expressions in different states to evoke emotional resonance and a sense of belonging among users. - Research
- With the ongoing advancement of technology, modern automobiles are integrating increasingly complex infotainment systems, including navigation, entertainment, communication, vehicle control. However, their practical use often results in overwhelming interfaces and information overload, which can compromise driving safety. To address these challenges, this interface design prioritizes simplicity, usability, and consistency, delivering a more comfortable, convenient, and safe driving experience.
- Inspiration
- Based on the Atomic Design, this project simplifies visual elements and eliminates redundant information to create a concise, clear, and efficient user interface. From the aesthetic and innovation standpoint, the primary color, Glacial Blue, aligns with the identity of CHERY and the theme of HMI. The color features high visibility while minimizing visual fatigue. These features improve information retrieval efficiency and overall user experience while avoiding visual distractions.
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