Journeylink Isixhobo Solwazi Nolonwabo Lwemoto Yezithuthi Ezininzi by Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang and Yuyin Sun

Journeylink Isixhobo Solwazi Nolonwabo Lwemoto Yezithuthi Ezininzi by Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang and Yuyin Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lwe-Inthafeyi, uNxibelelwano kunye naMava oMsebenzisi Competition Category.

IgolideI-Inthafeyi· 2025

Journeylink Isixhobo Solwazi Nolonwabo Lwemoto Yezithuthi Ezininzi

by Yan Zeng, Ruifeng Wang and Yuyin Sun

Client: Journeylink

Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award Winner in I-Inthafeyi Category

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The Design

About Journeylink Isixhobo Solwazi Nolonwabo Lwemoto Yezithuthi Ezininzi

I-Journeylink yinkqubo yolwazi nolonwabo yangaphakathi emotweni exhasa ulungelelwaniso lwezithuthi ezininzi kumahambelo amaqela ngemoto. Ngokuvavanywa rhoqo kwendlela yokubeka, ujongano olusekelwe kumakhadi luphuculelwe ukuze lufikeleleke kumqhubi. Iimpawu ziquka ukwabelana ngendawo ngexesha langempela, ukukhangela indlela ngokusebenzisana kunye nemiyalezo yelizwi. Inkqubo yezaziso ezibeka ngokubalulekileyo inciphisa ukuphazamiseka ngokubonisa izilumkiso ngokusekelwe kwingxakeko. Izixhobo ezongezelelekileyo ezifana nokuthwebula umbono nenkumbulo yohambo zixhasa amava okuhamba asebenzisanayo kodwa akhuselekileyo. Uyilo lugxininisa ukulandelelana kolwazi, ukufikeleleka, nokusebenza ngaphandle kwengxaki kwiimeko zokuqhuba ezikhawulezayo.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award

Journeylink Isixhobo Solwazi Nolonwabo Lwemoto Yezithuthi Ezininzi ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo yeklasi yokuqala, ephawulekayo nentle. Abaphumeleleyo beGolide ziimveliso ezintsha kakhulu, ezinombono ongaphaya nezikhazimlayo ezibonisa ubuchule, ubulumko nobuchule babayili bazo. Journeylink Isixhobo Solwazi Nolonwabo Lwemoto Yezithuthi Ezininzi iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso edunyiswe kakhulu, ebeka umkhwa nekumgangatho wesikhumbuzo enikela ixabiso elingazange libonwe. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award yiprojekthi emangalisayo nehlonelwayo eluncedo kakhulu kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Journeylink Isixhobo Solwazi Nolonwabo Lwemoto Yezithuthi Ezininzi idala iimvakalelo ezinzulu zonqweno, ivusa umdla, ikhuthaza ukuyila kwaye iyasikhwebela.

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.