The author explored rethinking climate controls in cars by focusing on making passengers comfortable with minimal interactions. They created an automated system controlled by a temperature dial that adjusts fan speed and seat heating based on cabin temperature. Experimenting with haptic feedback led to the creation of guidelines for designing haptic interfaces with rotary inputs. The author implemented these concepts with a fake automated system and concluded that a rotary dial with two functions is ideal, as shown by Jaguar and Skoda’s innovative solutions. Touch screens are not always the best option for climate controls, and physical controls offer a more satisfying experience.
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