Driverfocused
Driverfocused is a design and development approach that prioritizes the needs, capabilities, and safety of the person operating a vehicle or driving task. The term is used across automotive engineering, in-vehicle infotainment, and transportation technology, as well as in software and product design applied to driver workflows. It is often written as "driver-focused" or "driverfocused" and is not a formal standard, but a descriptive concept in industry and marketing.
In automotive contexts, driverfocused design emphasizes ergonomics, visibility, and cognitive load. Examples include instrument clusters that
Benefits claimed for driverfocused design include improved safety, quicker task completion, and reduced error rates. Critics
See also: driver-centric design, human factors engineering, user experience, automotive ergonomics, distraction reduction.