SafeHarbor
How VSDesign helped an AI-powered car connected tool build a feature no one else had?
How VSDesign helped an AI-powered car connected tool build a feature no one else had?
How VSDesign helped an AI-powered car connected tool build a feature no one else had?
How VSDesign helped an AI-powered car connected tool build a feature no one else had?
Client: Safeharbor - Emerging technology companies in Silicon Valley
Project Timeline: Nov 2023
VSDesign Role:
Client: Safeharbor - Emerging technology companies in Silicon Valley
Project Timeline: Nov 2023
VSDesign Role:
Client: Safeharbor - Emerging technology companies in Silicon Valley
Project Timeline: Nov 2023
VSDesign Role:
Client: Safeharbor - Emerging technology companies in Silicon Valley
Project Timeline: Nov 2023
VSDesign Role:
User Personas & Journey Maps · Information Architecture (Sitemap & Navigation) · Wireframes (Low & High-Fidelity) · Interactive Prototypes · Design System & Style Guides · Visual & Branding Assets · Usability Testing Reports & Iterations · Accessibility-Compliant Designs · Comprehensive Design Documentation
Awards Won:
App Design · Nov 2023Client: SafeHarbor Awards Won:
App Design · Nov 2023Client: SafeHarbor Awards Won:
App Design · Nov 2023Client: SafeHarbor Awards Won:
Highlights
Focused on Female Safety: Designed specifically to address the unique safety concerns of women on the road.
Inclusive Design: Ensures accessibility for all users, catering to diverse needs and preferences.
AI Voice Companionship: Offers personalized interactions to reduce anxiety and provide comfort during your drives.
24/7 Support: Ensures you always have assistance available, no matter the time or situation.
Focused on Female Safety: Designed specifically to address the unique safety concerns of women on the road.Inclusive Design: Ensures accessibility for all users, catering to diverse needs and preferences.AI Voice Companionship: Offers personalized interactions to reduce anxiety and provide comfort during your drives.24/7 Support: Ensures you always have assistance available, no matter the time or situation.
Focused on Female Safety: Designed specifically to address the unique safety concerns of women on the road.Inclusive Design: Ensures accessibility for all users, catering to diverse needs and preferences.AI Voice Companionship: Offers personalized interactions to reduce anxiety and provide comfort during your drives.24/7 Support: Ensures you always have assistance available, no matter the time or situation.
Focused on Female Safety: Designed specifically to address the unique safety concerns of women on the road.Inclusive Design: Ensures accessibility for all users, catering to diverse needs and preferences.AI Voice Companionship: Offers personalized interactions to reduce anxiety and provide comfort during your drives.24/7 Support: Ensures you always have assistance available, no matter the time or situation.
Project Overview
SafeHarbor is a car-connected app designed for female safety and accessibility, featuring Cici, a smart voice assistant, and innovative tools like safe route planning, real-time safety monitoring, and AI Voice Companionship to create a secure, empowering driving experience.
SafeHarbor is a car-connected app designed for female safety and accessibility, featuring Cici, a smart voice assistant, and innovative tools like safe route planning, real-time safety monitoring, and AI Voice Companionship to create a secure, empowering driving experience.
SafeHarbor is a car-connected app designed for female safety and accessibility, featuring Cici, a smart voice assistant, and innovative tools like safe route planning, real-time safety monitoring, and AI Voice Companionship to create a secure, empowering driving experience.
SafeHarbor is a car-connected app designed for female safety and accessibility, featuring Cici, a smart voice assistant, and innovative tools like safe route planning, real-time safety monitoring, and AI Voice Companionship to create a secure, empowering driving experience.
Core Problems
I’m anxious driving alone or at night
Lack of safe route guidance and real-time awareness in unfamiliar areas.
I’m anxious driving alone or at night
Lack of safe route guidance and real-time awareness in unfamiliar areas.
I’m anxious driving alone or at night
Lack of safe route guidance and real-time awareness in unfamiliar areas.
I feel isolated on the road
No emotional support or active feedback while driving.
I feel isolated on the road
No emotional support or active feedback while driving.
I feel isolated on the road
No emotional support or active feedback while driving.
I wish others knew where it’s unsafe
No way to share safety data or contribute to public awareness
I wish others knew where it’s unsafe
No way to share safety data or contribute to public awareness
I wish others knew where it’s unsafe
No way to share safety data or contribute to public awareness
What if something goes wrong?
Emergency response options are slow or non-existent.
What if something goes wrong?
Emergency response options are slow or non-existent.
What if something goes wrong?
Emergency response options are slow or non-existent.
Design goals
EMOTIONAL SAFETY COMPANION
Vehicle-connected assistant centered on emotional and situational support.
EMOTIONAL SAFETY COMPANION
Vehicle-connected assistant centered on emotional and situational support.
EMOTIONAL SAFETY COMPANION
Vehicle-connected assistant centered on emotional and situational support.
STRESS-FREE RISK NAVIGATION
Guidance that lowers uncertainty for drivers in risky or unfamiliar areas.
STRESS-FREE RISK NAVIGATION
Guidance that lowers uncertainty for drivers in risky or unfamiliar areas.
STRESS-FREE RISK NAVIGATION
Guidance that lowers uncertainty for drivers in risky or unfamiliar areas.
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SAFETY NETWORK
Crowdsourced awareness and peer contributions to highlight unsafe zones.
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SAFETY NETWORK
Crowdsourced awareness and peer contributions to highlight unsafe zones.
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SAFETY NETWORK
Crowdsourced awareness and peer contributions to highlight unsafe zones.
EMPATHETIC VOICE EVOLUTION
Voice assistants evolved from utilities to personalized, supportive companions.
EMPATHETIC VOICE EVOLUTION
Voice assistants evolved from utilities to personalized, supportive companions.
EMPATHETIC VOICE EVOLUTION
Voice assistants evolved from utilities to personalized, supportive companions.
Design Outcomes
AI SAFE ROUTE PLANNER
Real‑time routing uses lighting, crime data, and community reports to avoid danger
Context‑Aware Routing
AI SAFE ROUTE PLANNER
Real‑time routing uses lighting, crime data, and community reports to avoid danger
Context‑Aware Routing
AI‑POWERED DESIGN ENGINE
Interprets homeowners’ abstract inputs into tailored garden proposals
Three Curated, Sustainable Proposals
AI SAFE ROUTE PLANNER
Real‑time routing uses lighting, crime data, and community reports to avoid danger
Context‑Aware Routing
AI-Powered Platform
Market research, planning & multi-channel publishing
End-to-end Automation
AI-Powered Platform
Market research, planning & multi-channel publishing
End-to-end Automation
CICI SMART VOICE ASSISTANT
Auto‑activates at car entry for continuous voice support, commands, and alerts
Hands‑Free Assistance
PREFAB MODULE LIBRARY
50+ components & 100+ plant species for end‑to‑end garden construction
Full‑Stack Materials to Build
CICI SMART VOICE ASSISTANT
Auto‑activates at car entry for continuous voice support, commands, and alerts
Hands‑Free Assistance
AI VOICE COMPANIONSHIP
Customizable voices (e.g., a loved one) increase emotional comfort on the road
Personalized Presence
AI VOICE COMPANIONSHIP
Customizable voices (e.g., a loved one) increase emotional comfort on the road
Personalized Presence
WISHES COLLAGE INTERACTION
Enables users to visually assemble design ideas without technical skill
Visual Idea Assembly
AI VOICE COMPANIONSHIP
Customizable voices (e.g., a loved one) increase emotional comfort on the road
Personalized Presence
AI-Powered Platform
Market research, planning & multi-channel publishing
End-to-end Automation
AI-Powered Platform
Market research, planning & multi-channel publishing
End-to-end Automation
SAFETY WATCH INTEGRATION
Share live routes with trusted contacts for tracking and instant emergency notices
Real‑Time Check‑ins
LIGHTWEIGHT, SEMI‑TRANSPARENT UI
Adapts to diverse garden scenarios, enhancing immersive visualization and usability
Immersive Visualization
SAFETY WATCH INTEGRATION
Share live routes with trusted contacts for tracking and instant emergency notices
Real‑Time Check‑ins
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOL
Proactive threat alerts with fast‑action options during incidents
Immediate Action Paths
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOL
Proactive threat alerts with fast‑action options during incidents
Immediate Action Paths
WISHES COLLAGE INTERACTION
Enables users to visually assemble design ideas without technical skill
Visual Idea Assembly
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOL
Proactive threat alerts with fast‑action options during incidents
Immediate Action Paths
AI-Powered Platform
Market research, planning & multi-channel publishing
End-to-end Automation
AI-Powered Platform
Market research, planning & multi-channel publishing
End-to-end Automation
COMMUNITY SAFETY MAPPING
Users mark unsafe zones and submit reports to build a crowd‑sourced safety layer
Collective Intelligence
LIGHTWEIGHT, SEMI‑TRANSPARENT UI
Adapts to diverse garden scenarios, enhancing immersive visualization and usability
Immersive Visualization
COMMUNITY SAFETY MAPPING
Users mark unsafe zones and submit reports to build a crowd‑sourced safety layer
Collective Intelligence
EMOTIVE AVATAR SYSTEM
Visual avatar reacts to input and driving context, adding warmth and engagement
Responsive Visual Identity
EMOTIVE AVATAR SYSTEM
Visual avatar reacts to input and driving context, adding warmth and engagement
Responsive Visual Identity
WISHES COLLAGE INTERACTION
Enables users to visually assemble design ideas without technical skill
Visual Idea Assembly
EMOTIVE AVATAR SYSTEM
Visual avatar reacts to input and driving context, adding warmth and engagement
Responsive Visual Identity
AI-Powered Platform
Market research, planning & multi-channel publishing
End-to-end Automation
AI-Powered Platform
Market research, planning & multi-channel publishing
End-to-end Automation
