American Eagle

The premier manufacturer of recreational vehicles, American Coach offers drivers a luxurious and comfortable driving experience with its 12.3” digital instrument cluster. This unique state-of-the-art digital instrument cluster immerses drivers in a flexible and immersive interface, bringing the cockpit into the 21st century. It features a traditional chrome bezel design, seamlessly blending with the modern glass dash. Drivers can customize the gauge layout to suit their specific driving needs, enhancing the overall driving experience.

Responsibilities

HMI Architecture & UI Design: Developed the visual language and layout for a 12.3” digital cluster, prioritizing glance time and cognitive load reduction.
Iterative User Testing: Facilitated interviews and analyzed survey data to refine the interface based on the specific ergonomic needs of RV drivers.
In-Field Contextual Research: Conducted on-site user research with RV owners to identify pain points in traditional analog-to-digital transitions.
Ergonomic User Interface Design: Optimized the 12.3″ display for a diverse demographic of recreational drivers, ensuring high visibility across varying lighting conditions.
HMI Safety Compliance: Applied ISO standards to UI/UX development, prioritizing cognitive load reduction and streamlined driver interactions.
Technical Specification Documentation: Authored comprehensive HMI specifications to bridge the gap between creative design and software engineering.
HMI Engineering Specifications: Authored detailed technical documentation defining animations, state changes, and signal logic for the development team.