Spec Air 懸掛管理系統 by Oleg Sukhorukov is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 流動設計 Competition Category.

鐵流動· 2024

Spec Air 懸掛管理系統

by Oleg Sukhorukov

Client: Oleg Sukhorukov

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 流動 Category

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The Design

About Spec Air 懸掛管理系統

Spectrum 旗下 Spec Air 嘅設計歷程係一個充滿考驗同挑戰嘅故事，最終成就出精煉嘅設計方案。喺每個階段，由介面設計到技術實施，我哋都逐步細心推進，令我哋能夠創造出靈活直觀嘅用戶介面。自適應配置文件同埋基於 GPS 及加速度計數據嘅自動調整，都係經過精密實驗嘅成果。Spec Air 體現咗我哋對創新嘅承諾，結合設計同科技，為駕駛者提供前所未有嘅車輛性能控制。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Spec Air 懸掛管理系統是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Spec Air 懸掛管理系統將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Spec Air 懸掛管理系統因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Spec Air by Spectrum revolutionizes automotive air suspension, empowering you to take control of your ride like never before. With unmatched customization flexibility, you can create personalized profiles for various driving conditions, from slammed city cruising to off-road adventures. Precise height adjustments in real time let you optimize performance and comfort, while advanced automation based on Gps and accelerometer data adapts your suspension on the fly, ensuring a smooth and dynamic ride.
Tags: Car, Air Suspension, Interface
Production Technology: The design of the mobile application prioritizes a seamless connection between the physical remote and the user interface. This approach enhances user experience, accessibility, and functionality.

Key features:
Identical buttons: The app uses the same button names and layout as the physical remote, ensuring intuitive control and reducing the learning curve for users.
Visual connection: The app's design mimics the aesthetic of the physical remote, creating a cohesive user experience and reinforcing the connection between the two.
Functional equivalence: All functions of the physical remote are available in the app, ensuring that users can seamlessly switch between the two without losing any functionality.

Technical details:
Design: Created in Sketch and finalized in Figma.
Materials: The physical remote is made of aluminum with soft-touch rubber covering the main buttons.
Design Challenge: Designing a user interface for an air suspension system is a complex task. It must be functional, aesthetically pleasing, and most importantly, safe. When you add to that the development of a technical component that cannot afford any errors, the project becomes the Quintessence of responsibility and hard work.

Our team faced a myriad of challenges, ranging from ensuring user-friendliness and safety in the technical aspects to maintaining stability and security in the wireless connection between the control unit and the user app.
Inspiration: Fueled by my passion for slammed and stanced cars, and a fascination with futuristic spacecraft cockpits, I tried to craft an interface that bridges the gap between the digital and the tangible. Subtle skeuomorphic design effects must evoke the physical presence and satisfying interactivity of real objects, offering a refreshing departure from the often sterile minimalism of typical app designs.
Project Duration: The Spec Air project, initiated by Spectrum in Odesa, Ukraine in February 2019, culminated in February 2024 in Portland, OR, US. This long-distance journey faced numerous hurdles, including the ongoing war in Ukraine which significantly impacted its progress. Despite these challenges, we are incredibly proud of the dedication and resilience of our team in overcoming them and bringing Spec Air to fruition.
Operation Flow: Height adjustment options, customizable settings, and real-time data monitoring. The system operates via a WiFi connection, linking the user's smartphone with a specially installed control unit. Modification of the vehicle's suspension struts and the installation of a high-pressure air management system are required. In essence, the smartphone sends signals to control air valves, adjusting the vehicle's rigidity and height.
Team Members: Product Designer: Oleg Sukhorukov
Product Engineer: Mykhailo Pashnyov