Client

Concept Redesign

Service

UI/UX

Date

Project Brief

01. PROJECT VISION — A Connected Driving Ecosystem

Volvo Connect is an independent redesign concept that explores a more integrated and user-oriented approach to connected vehicle services. The project reimagines how drivers and fleet operators interact with vehicle information, driving performance, trip schedules, and fleet operations through a unified digital platform.

The primary challenge was to organize a broad range of functions into a more intuitive experience while addressing the different needs of individual drivers and fleet managers.

Rather than treating vehicle monitoring, driving information, and operational management as separate functions, the redesign aims to connect them within a cohesive ecosystem that supports the entire driving and transportation process.

02. RESEARCH & PROBLEM DEFINITION — Understanding the User Experience

An analysis of the existing service structure and publicly available user feedback revealed opportunities to improve information accessibility, navigation, and the relationship between different user workflows.

The platform serves users with distinct responsibilities. Drivers primarily need immediate access to their driving performance, vehicle condition, and daily schedules, whereas fleet operators require a broader overview of vehicle availability, driver activity, and operational status.

The redesign therefore focuses on three key challenges:

  • Information Accessibility: Simplifying the navigation structure and prioritizing essential information to reduce the effort required to find relevant functions.

  • Personalized Workflows: Organizing information around individual user roles and daily tasks rather than presenting all features through a uniform interface.

  • Connected Operations: Bringing trip planning, vehicle information, and fleet-related data into a more consistent and accessible environment.

03. DESIGN STRATEGY — Personalize the Journey, Simplify the Fleet

The redesign adopts a task-oriented approach, organizing the experience around two interconnected user environments: personalized driving and fleet management.

For individual drivers, the focus is on making everyday journeys easier to plan and manage. Driving performance, vehicle readiness, trip schedules, and essential vehicle functions are brought together to support a more informed and seamless driving experience.

For fleet operators, the concept prioritizes operational visibility. Vehicle information, driver activity, positioning, and fleet status are structured to provide a clearer overview of multiple assets and support more efficient management decisions.

By connecting these two environments, the platform aims to bridge individual driving experiences with broader fleet operations.


04. INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE — Organizing Complexity

A revised information architecture was established to create a clearer relationship between the application's features and user tasks.

Functions were reorganized into logical categories, with particular attention to the hierarchy between the main dashboard, vehicle information, driving performance, and essential controls.

Wireframes and user flows were developed to define the navigation structure and clarify how users move between different functions. This process helped establish a more consistent interaction model, reducing unnecessary navigation and making important information easier to access.

05. INTERFACE DESIGN — From Data to Action

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The visual interface was designed to make complex vehicle information easier to understand and act upon.

A streamlined dashboard brings together essential information, quick actions, and vehicle status in a structured layout. Driving performance indicators present efficiency and driving results in a more accessible visual format, encouraging users to understand and improve their driving habits.

The dedicated vehicle interface provides convenient access to truck information and selected remote control functions, allowing users to monitor important vehicle conditions directly from their smartphones.

Throughout the interface, information hierarchy and clear visual grouping were prioritized to support quick recognition and efficient interaction.

06. CONNECTED EXPERIENCE — Seamless Across Devices

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The project extends beyond the mobile application to explore a consistent digital experience within the truck's built-in display.

By adapting the mobile interface's visual language and information structure to the in-vehicle environment, the concept creates continuity between pre-trip preparation and the actual driving experience.

Essential information and familiar interaction patterns are maintained across both devices, allowing users to transition naturally between planning, monitoring, and driving.

This approach positions the application as part of a broader connected vehicle ecosystem rather than an isolated mobile service.

07. CONCLUSION — One Platform, Connected Operations

ENGLISH

This project explores how a complex commercial vehicle platform can deliver a more intuitive and connected user experience through thoughtful information architecture and user-centered interface design.

By bringing personalized driving, trip management, vehicle monitoring, and fleet operations into a cohesive digital environment, the redesign aims to simplify everyday tasks while improving access to essential operational information.

Ultimately, the vision is to establish a connected experience that supports both individual drivers and fleet operators, making vehicle management and transportation operations more accessible, efficient, and seamless.