Groundwork

A wheel swap kit for road trips.

Duration

6 weeks

Type

Studio Project

Skillset

Research, Solidworks, Shop tools

Cars are central to the daily lives of many people, but the average driver’s understanding of their vehicle has eroded as cars have grown more complex and opaque.

The result is an increasing disconnect between the driving population and the vehicles they depend on.

How might we bring back

something about swapping a wheel

something about swapping a wheel

Key insights.

In the moment of charge, the screen shows info usually hidden behind an app. The driver can switch charge speeds with a single button.

Repeated exposure.

With each plug and unplug, the driver is exposed to important battery metrics on the screen.

Process