Syllabus
Elective Streams Software Defined Vehicles
Unit 1
Overview of Automotive User Experience– Importance of UX in Automotive Industry Evolution of Automotive UX Design-Human-Centered Design Principles- Basics of Human-Computer Interaction- Cognitive Psychology in UX Design-Design Thinking Process, Usability Principles and Guidelines.
Unit 2
Infotainment Systems Design: Navigation and Map Interfaces-Audio and Entertainment Controls. Touchscreen and Gesture-Based Controls-Haptic Feedback Integration-Voice Recognition Systems. Augmented Reality (AR) Displays-Heads-Up Displays (HUDs)-Integration of AI and Machine Learning in Automotive UX.
Unit 3
UX Design: Usability Testing in Automotive Environments-Gathering and Analyzing User Feedback Iterative Design Process in Automotive UX. Autonomous Vehicles and UX Design-Connectivity and IoT in Automotive Design-Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Automotive UX.
Objectives and Outcomes
Course Objectives
- To make students’ understand the significance of User Experience (UX) in the automotive industry and its evolution.
- To provide foundational knowledge in human-centered design principles and their application in automotive UX.
- To familiarize various components of automotive UX design including infotainment systems, navigation interfaces, and emerging technologies like AR and AI.
- To inculcate skills in usability testing, iterative design processes, and incorporating user feedback in automotive UX design.
Course Outcomes
| CO |
CO Description |
| CO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of UX in the automotive industry and its historical evolution. |
| CO2 |
Apply human-centered design principles and basic concepts from cognitive psychology to automotive UX design challenges. |
| CO3 |
Design and evaluate interfaces for infotainment systems, navigation controls, and emerging technologies such as AR displays and AI integration in automotive environments. |
| CO4 |
Conduct usability testing, gather user feedback, and iterate designs to improve the overall user experience in automotive applications. |
CO-PO Mapping
|
PO1 |
PO2 |
PO3 |
PO4 |
PO5 |
| CO1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| CO2 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| CO3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| CO4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Skills acquired
Design user-friendly automotive interfaces and conducting usability testing while applying human-centered design principles.
