2017 LUXURY PACKAGES
User Experience | Interaction Design | Industrial Design
Debuted on 2017 Continental
"resurrect the past with the future"
With the 2015 Continental Concept car under development Lincoln wanted to offer its drivers with the experience of technological necessities
and a suite of artifacts that had not yet been offered to the classical American Manufacturers unlike their European counterparts.
"cohesive harmony is more important than a hero"
The lack of cohesive elements is what made the Luxury package a challenge.
Need versus Focus lead the lack of cohesion with the user's need and the product.
"limitations"
You cannot create true luxury with cheap carryover components and hope the user doesn't notice.
30 Way Adjustable Seats
Rear Amenities Package
Passenger Freedom
control over the driver
The Components
challenge
Create a rear seat Luxury Package for Lincoln by using carryover components and structures
stipulations
Restricted use of touch screen results in a poorly integrated system
(take a trash bin of parts and use them at limited potential)
Display Module
4.2 TFT Non-Touch
Media control
carryover component
Climate control
carryover component
Seat control
positioning and massage
Seat Controls
adjust
Three air bladders control seat contours for different zones of the lower lumbar support; controlled by modal knobs on the door
massage
Motors in the lumbar region support massage features in 3 states including 'off'.
stipulations
Unfortunately this positioning hinder ineffective usage for the user
(forces user to look away from display to control display)
Media Controls
Control Mirrored to the front infotainment systemThe source button carousels through media choices.
(toggling a change in media content will reflect in entire vehicle)