Designing Apps For Cars

Designing Apps For Cars: The essentials of mobile apps for cars, in-car apps, and their shared principles

In this ebook, we will cover the essentials of designing apps for cars and in-car apps, as well as their shared principles. We will explore a few challenges and good practices on how to design applications for cars in a way that is actually helpful, rather than something nice to have.

You'll learn the fundamentals of UI design, as well as the importance of psychology in design. The ebook also covers the technicalities of modern cars, including cross-platform challenges and sending commands and error handling. Finally, you'll explore essential design principles to help you create intuitive and user-friendly apps that enhance the driving experience. Whether you're an experienced designer or just getting started, this book will equip you with the knowledge you need to create great apps for cars.

About Me

My name is Lucas and I have been passionate about cars since I was a kid.

I have over 12 years of experience as a User Interface Designer and I have worked on a wide variety of industries during that time.

For the past 4 years, I have been working in the automotive industry and it has been a dream come true for me. I have had the opportunity to work on some incredible projects and I have learned so much about the industry.

One of the highlights of my career was the two years that I spent as part of the core team of the Mercedes me app.

I have always been frustrated by the lack of quality in many car apps, so I decided to write this ebook. My hope is it will inspire other designers to create better car apps that truly meet the needs of users.