Brief 2 - RSA Competition - Theme lock and minor revisions

Cloud vs No Cloud: various design iterations of the dashboard and other pages have experiments versions which include a Cloud overlaying some graphic elements. This is to provide a feeling of fluidity; that the boundaries of the interface can be broken and explored. 

Of 100 people, 61% voted that the cloud does not improve the overall design. The biggest reason for this was the subsequent concealment of content. In more detailed feedback sessions however, many people liked the idea of the cloud being slowly animated, or providing a realtime incorporation of the current weather. In the end a compromised was reached - the cloud is to be shown almost exclusively on a Dark Mode/Night Mode colour scheme version of the app only, in order to provide a more dynamic, night-time aesthetic. 

The inclusion of a white stroke around the buttons on the Dark Mode variant largely increases the sense of hierarchy and distinction of elements on the page, but falls off-theme with the rest of the UI. 

True black (right) and true white have been transitioned to dark grey and grey white to avoid unnecessary contrast, providing a more comfortable experience for the eyes.

The final Dashboard version in Light Mode. Mocking up the interface on an actual device is a useful final step to truly assess whether or not it works in the environment it'll be living.

Users love having a Dark, or Night Mode for their devices. Automotive touchscreen UIs automatically switch to a Dark Mode when the ambient light outside reaches a certain darkness.