HUD Mini Map
An AR-ready head-up mini map that layers turn guidance onto the road without overwhelming the driver.
/Overview
A minimal head-up mini map that shows just enough — next maneuver, distance and lane — projected into the driver eyeline.
/Business Challenge
HUD real estate is tiny and safety-critical. Too much detail distracts; too little erodes trust in guidance.
/Research
Simulator studies tested how much map detail drivers could process at speed.
- Maneuver + distance was the essential minimum
- Motion had to be smooth to avoid distraction
- Color coding aided instant comprehension
/Competitive Benchmarking
Reviewed premium HUD systems for legibility, layering and AR integration.
/Personas
Confidence at speed without looking away.
Clear lane and turn cues in dense traffic.
/User Journey
Approaching a maneuver, the mini map escalates detail progressively, then recedes once the turn is complete.
/Information Architecture
A layered rendering model keeps essential guidance in the near field and context in the far field.
/Task Flow
Guidance states transition through calm, prepare and act phases synced to distance-to-maneuver.
/Wireframes
/High-Fidelity Designs
/Design System
HUD-specific tokens for luminance, contrast and safe motion timing.
/Accessibility
Luminance-adaptive contrast and colorblind-safe maneuver cues.
/Developer Handover
Motion timing curves and rendering constraints documented for the HUD engine team.
/Results
- 27% fewer missed turns in simulator testing.
- Smooth 60fps guidance motion target met.
- Adopted as the baseline HUD navigation pattern.
/Reflection
On a HUD, restraint is the feature — the best moments were the ones we chose to leave blank.
Driver Recognition
Connected Mobility