Auto Rickshaw Meter Cover is a functional redesign project aimed at improving trust and usability in India’s iconic three-wheeler taxis. The cover enhances visibility, protects the meter from dust and tampering, and introduces intuitive signifiers for ease of use by both drivers and passengers. By prioritizing legibility, durability, and transparency, the design fosters a safer and more user-friendly urban transport experience.
Client
Personal Project
DELIVERABLES
3D Renders
Year
2024
Role
Designer, Maker
Mockup 1
Mockup 1 was aimed at seeing the relationship between text and logo
Mockup 2
Mockup 2 is aimed at seeing if text really enhances the user interface
Mockup 3
Mockup 3 is looking at layout considerations and options
Mockup 4
Mockup 4 merges various ideas
User Testing
This is the final results of the testing
Attachment Style 1
These attachment styles consider how the cover would interact with the meter
Attachment Style 2
This attachment explores the cover as an opening. Much like a box with a window.
Attachment Style 3
The final attachment style I tested was inspired by the hinge using it to open and shut.
Final Model
This is what the cover would look like placed within the Auto Rickshaw
Signifiers
Symbols for the
rupee and distance
Red and green signifiers to indicate whether the meter is on or off
