MBUX HMI Redesign

A new intuitive refresh to the existing Mercedes S-Class infotainment design system.

The Redesign Goals

• Navigation: Locate nearest petrol/ electric charging.
• Call a Friend: Use your device to call.
‎• Connect a device: Connect / pair a mobile phone.
‎• Security: Enable to a friend with a virtual key.

The Outcome

A whole new fully built UI system for the MBUX S-Class while retaining the design system of the existing MBUX.

Project background

Mercedes-Benz is a German luxury and commercial vehicle brand that was founded in 1926. In 2018, Mercedes-Benz became the worlds largest premium vehicle brand, with a sales volume of 2.31 million passenger cars.

MBUX Is the name of the infotainment system that Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-EQ put in their vehicles stands for Mercedes Benz user experience which featured specifically in S class in the beginning but later on came to the A class as well. They revolutionized the way we interact with cars six years ago in 2018.

Design Concept

The design was inspired by the Apple Watch UI combined with the existing MBUX UI, the design elements have a bubbly airy feel to it. The colours used for the design are all from the existing design system.

Softwares Used

Figma
Adobe Photoshop

Process

The HCD process or the double diamond process is conducted first, by researching the users then defining the problems which helps us to ideate a solution which is then carried forward with a lo-fi prototype, then the prototype is iterated with the help of user surveys and interviews which then leads to the creation of a hi-fi prototype and then finally ends with testing the solution with real users.

User Research ➡ Problem Statement ➡ Ideation ➡ Lo-Fi Prototype➡ Iterate ➡ Hi-Fi Prototype ➡ User Testing

Research

The In-vehicle infotainment market size is projected to grow from USD 16.4B IN 2023 to USD 28.3B BY 2028, at a CAGR of11.6%. This shows us that this market has a huge scope for investment opportunities for billionaires which means the automotive UX industry is evidently blooming and will bloom exponentially.

The Automotive UX industry is based on the pillars of manufacturers, engineers, stakeholders and all the kinds of UX designers, researchers, and writers. User experience (UX) research helps us recognize the user needs and goals allowing us to find common traits in our target audience. A well-designed car interface not only improves the user experience but also increases brand loyalty and customer satisfaction. (MarketsAndMarkets,2024)