Why do cars still need physical controls? We keep putting giant screens in cars, but they often make the simple parts of driving slower and more distracting. A touch panel looks modern in a promo video, yet it turns a quick action into a search task. The goal is not to go back in time. It is to work with the way people actually feel and react while driving (and how they actually want to use an interface). Some actions are easier when they are in your hands. A dial you can feel without looking gives comfort and control that a glossy screen cannot match. Good car UX is not about how big the screen is. Let screens handle maps and media, and leave core functions to stay tactile and instinctive. When the interaction feels natural, the car feels safer and (if you ask me) is more fun to drive. Photo by Martin Katler on Unsplash
I loved my older bmw with physical controls much more compared to mercedes that has touch almost everywhere
The thing that frustrates me about new cars is the climate control on the screen. Why does everything have to go on the screen? After all these years, cars from the 2000s are my favorite and the best quality. Everything after 2020 has lost its quality for me. 🤷🏻♂️
Exactly. To add, screens and basically all electronic equipment is much easier to get damaged or malfunction than good old physical controls
Aleksa Simeunović Thanks for sharing. I couldn't agree more. Have a pleasant day. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7379621930057748480-72aA
isn't it fascinating how tactile controls enhance driving comfort and safety?
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1moGot to say after driving a model 3 with no physical buttons I much prefer the clutter free design. Most of the buttons and physical controls on cars are only used on occasion with few needing immediate access. Of course when the display starts going wrong I will be changing my tune no doubt.