At-a-glance 👀
PlugInPark is an easy-to-use application that makes EV Charging and Parking easy. With the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide, there is a growing need for convenient and accessible charging and parking solutions. Our goal is to provide a user-friendly platform that enables EV drivers to easily locate, reserve, and pay for charging stations, while also offering parking services.
Problem Statement
👉🏻 Design a user-centric mobile application interface for electric vehicle (EV) charging and parking, aiming to enhance the user experience sustainably and efficiently.
Process ⚙
Upon comprehending the needs and expectations, I crafted an application using a problem-solving framework. I then developed both low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes.
Sketching and Wireframes
The process below begins with my initial wireframes, then moves to mockups, and finally to high-fidelity prototypes. In the simple version, you can see how the approach solves the user needs.
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
High-Fidelity Wireframes
Deliverables
- Developed an Intuitive and feature-rich Charging and Parking station locator that provides Real-time information on station availability, charging speeds, and Payment Methods.
- User Interface for initiating and monitoring the charging process, incorporating features such as remote monitoring, notifications, and seamless payment integration.
Future RoadMap
- Integrate a parking solution that allows users to reserve parking spots near charging stations, which will facilitate a smooth transition from parking to charging.
Major Design Iterations 🔁
- Implemented features that engage and educate users about EV charging etiquette, sustainability impact, and incentives for eco-friendly practices.
What I learned 🌱
1. After completing the research narrow down the problems in two categories - “good-to-solve” and “must-to-solve”. And start brainstorming design ideas on “must-to-solve” problems.
2. Importance of studying edge cases -
For example: fixing the frame width of the power unit element to 68 pixels to achieve a sense of uniformity.
3. The difference between a Font and a Typeface -
When they were first discovered they had different meanings but nowadays since everything is digital they are used quite interchangeably. A typeface or a font family is a collection of related fonts like Roboto or Futura, when we say font it refers to a particular weight or style of that typeface. Eg. Helvetica is the typeface and font that I am going to use for this project will be Helvetica’s regular 9-point size
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