Abstract
With the rapid advancement of technologies such as autonomous driving, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, the intelligent cockpit has progressively evolved into a multifaceted space integrating diverse scenarios and tasks. In this context, conventional design methods and tools frequently prove inadequate for supporting concept generation and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration. This paper introduces and empirically validates a modular creative tool — the ICMA (Intelligent cockpit Mission-action) card toolkit — which organizes the early design phase through a three-dimensional modular framework comprising mission, action, and spatial layout. This framework enables design teams to systematically manage complex design elements and develop scenario-based solutions with greater efficiency. Through three iterative cycles involving refinement and empirical evaluation conducted via an online workshop, the findings demonstrate that the ICMA toolkit offers notable advantages in clarifying design components, stimulating creative ideation, and enhancing collaborative communication. This study contributes to both the practical application and theoretical understanding of low-cost tools for the design of complex systems.
Keywords
Card-Based design toolkit; Intelligent cockpit design; Scenario design; Interdisciplinary collaboration
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.243
Citation
Xue, Z., Zhao, D.,and Wang, B.(2025) ICMA Cards: Developing a Modular Toolkit for Intelligent Cockpit Scenario Design, in Chang, C.-Y., and Hsu, Y. (eds.), IASDR 2025: Design Next, 02-05 December, Taiwan. https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.243
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Conference Track
Track 10 - Design Practices & Impacts
ICMA Cards: Developing a Modular Toolkit for Intelligent Cockpit Scenario Design
With the rapid advancement of technologies such as autonomous driving, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, the intelligent cockpit has progressively evolved into a multifaceted space integrating diverse scenarios and tasks. In this context, conventional design methods and tools frequently prove inadequate for supporting concept generation and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration. This paper introduces and empirically validates a modular creative tool — the ICMA (Intelligent cockpit Mission-action) card toolkit — which organizes the early design phase through a three-dimensional modular framework comprising mission, action, and spatial layout. This framework enables design teams to systematically manage complex design elements and develop scenario-based solutions with greater efficiency. Through three iterative cycles involving refinement and empirical evaluation conducted via an online workshop, the findings demonstrate that the ICMA toolkit offers notable advantages in clarifying design components, stimulating creative ideation, and enhancing collaborative communication. This study contributes to both the practical application and theoretical understanding of low-cost tools for the design of complex systems.