Explore the challenges and research guiding Android Auto's interface design in this Google I/O 2016 conference talk. Delve into the complexities of creating user-friendly automotive interfaces that minimize driver distraction. Learn about the importance of simple, predictable, and non-hierarchical designs, as well as the role of voice commands, typography, touch targets, and contrast in automotive UI. Discover how Android Auto addresses platform scalability, traffic conditions, and the "seconds blind" phenomenon. Examine the rigorous testing methods employed, including driving simulators, eye-tracking, cognitive measurement, and occlusion goggles. Gain insights into designing for various locales, integrating with different car models, and the future of automotive interfaces. Understand why cars present unique design challenges and require specialized solutions tailored for driving.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Building for driving and it's implications
Platform at scale
Busy with traffic
seconds blind
The phone isn't the problem the interface is!
Distraction numbers
Distraction occurs in many forms
Manual
In the real world...
Simple, predictable and non-hierarchical
Voice!
Typography Touch targets Contrast
Integrated
So much variation
Differentiation for competition
Different locales
Common Platform
Design process: Responsible to many
Test everything!
Driving Simulator
Eye-Tracking
Cognitive Measurement
Occlusion Goggles
A future
A confined microcosm
Cars are not a solved problem
A thing onto themselves
Designed for driving
Taught by
Android Developers
