Overview
What this challenge is about.
Define the 3 user modes (driver: 4 screens, operator: 5 screens, technician: 3 screens) and their entry conditions (NFC card type, PIN, technician key). Build a 12-screen prototype in Figma + Framer for richer interactions (charging-progress animation, troubleshooting flowchart). Target a tap-target minimum of 14mm for gloved use. Test outdoors with 6 participants holding a mounted iPad as a stand-in for the embedded device. Deliver the Figma + Framer files, an outdoor-test findings report (5 issues prioritized), and a 5-page handoff for the firmware team covering screen state-machine + tap-target spec.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
Prototype and outdoor-validate a 12-screen EV-charger UI across 3 user modes before firmware lock, in a form factor that survives gloves and weather.
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Design UI for non-standard form factors (7-inch outdoor touchscreen)
- Mode-switch UI based on user-type entry conditions
- Test embedded UI prototypes in real environmental conditions
- Hand off prototypes to a firmware (not web) build chain
Program Fit
Where this fits in your program.
Sharpens the same skills your degree expects you to demonstrate.
Skills
Skills you'll demonstrate.
Each one shows up on your verified credential.
Careers
Roles this prepares you for.
Real titles. Real skill bridges. Pick the one closest to your trajectory.
Product Manager
Product managers who can validate UI in the real environment (cold, gloves, glare) before firmware lock prevent the most expensive class of hardware-product failure.
This challenge sharpens
- usability-testing
- form-factor-design
- embedded-ui