Project Scope & Context
Designing a homegrown Electric Vehicle (EV) dashboard for the Sarawak Ministry of Transport (MOT)[cite: 2].
- Sarawak Context: Tailored for intense sun glare, heavy rain, and Pan Borneo long-distance travel[cite: 2].
- Integrated Modules: Includes Energy & Charging, Climate Control, and Navigation & Range systems[cite: 2].
- Design Strategy: Critical response to touchscreen-only controls, prioritizing driver safety and glanceable interaction[cite: 2].
HCI Requirements & Theory
- Motor-Control: Precise application of Fitts' Law for touch target sizing[cite: 2].
- Cognitive Principles: Managing attention and reducing mental workload during travel[cite: 2].
- Glanceability: Ensuring information is distinguishable within 2-3 steps of interaction[cite: 2].
Team Milestones
- User Research: Affinity and Persona diagrams based on EV/hybrid user interviews[cite: 2].
- Architecture: Low-Fi wireframes and high-contrast Hi-Fi Figma prototypes[cite: 2].
- Validation: Think-aloud testing and System Usability Scale (SUS) reporting[cite: 2].