evcc
Branding and UX/UI design for an electric vehicle charging solution
evcc has set out to optimize sustainability when charging electric vehicles. To ensure that the application is not only technically but also visually convincing, we supported the project with a variety of design services.
The task:
Development of brand design and UX design for the open source project evcc (electric vehicle charge controller). evcc is a free and independent software that helps to charge electric cars with self-produced photovoltaic power and to control the entire charging flow in the home.
Our implementation:
A simple but effective corporate design forms the basis for the brand design. From this we developed the design for the website, marketing materials and the evcc app. The entire design package was created in close cooperation with Michael Geers, who is involved in the project as a frontend engineer.
The brand elements
UX and UI design for the app
With the help of the evcc app, a charging management system can be implemented, e.g. charging the electric car with self-produced solar power or charging your own battery storage. The app can be operated via a web interface, for which we developed the UX and UI design. The main challenge was to present the large amount of information and functions in a clear and understandable way. In addition, an aesthetic interface design was important to us in order to increase the joy-of-use of the application and to communicate the performance of the app. It is now scientifically proven that things that look better are also rated as more functional. The effect is also known as the aesthetics-usability effect. The app was implemented in full responsive design.
The evcc app in the tablet version. Shopicons are used as the icon set
The evcc app in the smartphone version
Stickers for supporters
Like all open source projects, evcc lives from the commitment of individuals who support the project in their free time. As a small thank you, all evcc supporters received a sheet of stickers to beautify their own wall box and electric car. We have designed various illustrations and arranged them into a sticker sheet.
Illustrations for the sticker sheet
Stickers used by evcc supporters
evcc is an initiative of technology-loving electric car drivers who, dissatisfied with charging solutions for the home, were looking for their own solution. The non-commercial project is happy about further support, be it through active help or sponsoring. Further information can be found here:
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UX & UI DesignDesign systemsResponsive designCorporate designIllustration & Icondesign
Launch
Fall 2021
