EFFICIENT SIMPLICITY
Bentō is a minimalistic and intuitive user interface design concept for the tech-savvy individual.
It consists of a 3 display arrangement: A Center Information Display (CID) with a driver display (left) and a co-driver display (right). A digital Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) located behind the steering wheel and a large touchscreen embedded in the center console (Center Console Display).
The three displays work seamlessly together to provide a comprehensive digital experience that enhances comfort and ease of use for all passengers.
The Bentō concept is intended to redefine a visual design from the ground up and enable self-explanatory operation. Bentō offers a minimalistic, clear and simple structure, modern connectivity and individual design setting options.
Quick and Easy Operation
Clear and Simple Structure
Modern Connectivity
Customizable Design
Minimalistic Design
Information & Entertainment
Bentō is a minimalistic and intuitive user interface design concept for the tech-savvy individual.
The display arrangement is based on the Arcfox Alpha-T, which is characterized by 3 displays in the cockpit. A Center Information Display (CID) with a driver display (left) and a co-driver display (right). A digital Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is located behind the steering wheel and a large touchscreen is embedded in the center console (Center Console Display).
The three displays work seamlessly together to provide a comprehensive digital experience that enhances comfort and ease of use for all passengers.
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EFFICIENT SIMPLICITY
Quick and Easy Operation
Clear and Simple Structure
Customizable Design
Modern Connectivity
Minimalistic Design
Information & Entertainment
The Bentō concept is intended to redefine the visual design from the ground up and enable self-explanatory operation. Bentō offers a minimalistic, clear and simple structure, modern connectivity and individual design setting options.
BENTŌ BOX DESIGN
The Bentō (弁当) box design concept, inspired by traditional Japanese lunchboxes, is known for its clean, compartmentalized layout that holds different foods separately in a single box.
This design can be applied across various areas, where clarity, organization, and aesthetic simplicity are essential. Each section can serve an unique purpose, enhancing user experience by keeping content visually balanced and easy to navigate.
For a dashboard or an automotive display interface, the Bentō box design would showcase each piece or section individually, making it simple for users and visitors to focus on each item without feeling overwhelmed. It’s an effective, visually appealing way to present diverse content in a cohesive layout.
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A square, futuristic font family.
Its intuitive strokes ensure legibility at small sizes and quick glances, while angled cuts add charisma to big headlines.
SemiBold for headlines, Regular for texts.
White
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Light Grey
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Dark Grey
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Background
Grey
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Accent Color
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Driver screen
Driver and passenger display concept
CENTER INFORMATION DISPLAY
Passenger screen
The driver screen is for different information while driving, while the passenger screen is purely for the passenger's entertainment.
The passenger display is not visible for the driver while driving depending on the app. (Privacy Technology)
Navigation
Vehicle Information
Music / Radio
Menu
DRIVER DISPLAY
(Left screen side)
Home Screen with individual widgets
Profile
Home
Vehicle
Information
Navigation
Phone / Call
Settings
Voice Control
Music / Radio
Music screen (selected album view)
Phone screen (contacts) + dial pad
Navigation (3D view)
Smart Home control
Different fullscreen widgets
(driver side-menu always visible)
Only accessible when the car is stationary or parked. Access through the profile.
Vehicle Information Screens
Vehicle overview & drive modes
Submenu
Charging overview
Tire pressure overview
Settings
Settings selection
Quick controls
Exterior light settings
Display settings
Interior light settings
Different selectable designs
More themes can be downloaded through a shop. After confirmation: All displays restart briefly. (Only possible when the vehicle is parked.)
Selected "Rose" theme preview on the passenger screen
Various layout possibilities (also from third-party providers). Downloadable via an integrated store.
Game console
Streaming
Web browser
Passenger menu
PASSENGER DISPLAY
(Right screen side)
Passenger home Screen with individual widgets
Status bar
Social Media
Connected device
Browser
YouTube
Games
Netflix
TikTok
Music / Radio
Web browser App
Videos (YouTube App)
Streaming (Netflix App)
Games App (Steam)
Different fullscreen widgets/apps
(passenger side-menu always visible)
Play games with only touch, wireless controller or the smartphone as controller.
Social Media App (Instagram)
Social Media App (TikTok)
Screensaver (Standard "Big Digital Clock")
Appears manually or if no front passenger has been detected by a seat sensor.
The display can be woken up by touching the screen.
Game Console Connection
(Nintendo Switch Example)
Player 01 Screen
Player 02 Screen
Game consoles can be connected to the vehicle via an HDMI cable or wireless.
2-Player-Screen-Mode only available when the vehicle is parked.
Connected Controller
IPC
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER
Telltales Off
(Slide to switch between "Light" and "Instinct" Theme)
Navigation
Radial speed display
Energy recuperation
Current battery status
Power consumption
Time
Date
Telltales ON
With a physical rotating knob
(Slide to switch between "Light" and "Instinct" Theme)
CENTER CONSOLE DISPLAY
The physical knob as a connecting element between analog and digital.
Touch display area
Hardware center console area
Seat adjustments
Menu
Seat settings, climate control, ambient lights
Physical buttons
Temperature display
FINAL RESULT
A click dummy test (created with Protopie) in virtual reality.
OUTTAKES
Various designs that did not make it into the final product during the process.
