Jan Panhoff
Director | Bold Insight | France
Jan is a UX Researcher and Consultant with over 20 years of experience, working with various UXA member companies since the Alliance was founded in 2005. He is Co-Founder and Co-Owner of uintent, a UX consulting company based in Hamburg and Munich. uintent is part of ReSight Global, an international holding company that includes UX research and consulting agencies in five other countries outside of Germany. Jan holds a Master’s degree in Digital Media, and his research focuses primarily on automotive user interfaces and e-commerce. Over the past decade, he has tested more than 100 in-car systems, combining deep domain knowledge with a passion for user-centered design.
Touch, Trust and Transformation: The Future of Automotive Interfaces
Join us for two unforgettable days of design inspiration, innovation, and interaction at UX Masterclass 2025
Jan Panhoff
Co-Owner & Co-Founder | UIntent | Germany
Jan is a UX Researcher and Consultant with over 20 years of experience, working with various UXA member companies since the Alliance was founded in 2005. He is Co-Founder and Co-Owner of uintent, a UX consulting company based in Hamburg and Munich. uintent is part of ReSight Global, an international holding company that includes UX research and consulting agencies in five other countries outside of Germany. Jan holds a Master’s degree in Digital Media, and his research focuses primarily on automotive user interfaces and e-commerce. Over the past decade, he has tested more than 100 in-car systems, combining deep domain knowledge with a passion for user-centered design.
Touch, Trust and Transformation: The Future of Automotive Interfaces
As car interfaces have evolved from physical dials to digital ecosystems, a critical question arises: has this technological transition always led to better user experiences? In this talk, UX consultants Maffee Peng Hui Wan from China and Jan Panhoff from Germany explore the past, present, and future of automotive interfaces, focusing on the complex dynamics of trust, cultural context, and the changing role of the driver.
Through original research, the speakers compare the usability of legacy and modern interfaces, revealing insights that challenge the assumption of digital supremacy. The discussion then turns to the future, examining the integration of AI, personalization, and the influence of cultural expectations on automotive experiences.
Importantly, the speakers consider the impact of autonomous driving, as the role of in-vehicle interactions must evolve to meet the needs of drivers and passengers. They argue that cultural context and user trust must be at the forefront of automotive interface design, striking the right balance between digital and physical elements to create inclusive, intuitive, and culturally-relevant experiences that will shape the future of mobility.
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As car interfaces have evolved from physical dials to digital ecosystems, a critical question arises: has this technological transition always led to better user experiences? In this talk, UX consultants Maffee Peng Hui Wan from China and Jan Panhoff from Germany explore the past, present, and future of automotive interfaces, focusing on the complex dynamics of trust, cultural context, and the changing role of the driver.
Through original research, the speakers compare the usability of legacy and modern interfaces, revealing insights that challenge the assumption of digital supremacy. The discussion then turns to the future, examining the integration of AI, personalization, and the influence of cultural expectations on automotive experiences.
Importantly, the speakers consider the impact of autonomous driving, as the role of in-vehicle interactions must evolve to meet the needs of drivers and passengers. They argue that cultural context and user trust must be at the forefront of automotive interface design, striking the right balance between digital and physical elements to create inclusive, intuitive, and culturally-relevant experiences that will shape the future of mobility.
Co-Owner & Co-Founder | UIntent | Germany
Jan is a UX Researcher and Consultant with over 20 years of experience, working with various UXA member companies since the Alliance was founded in 2005. He is Co-Founder and Co-Owner of uintent, a UX consulting company based in Hamburg and Munich. uintent is part of ReSight Global, an international holding company that includes UX research and consulting agencies in five other countries outside of Germany. Jan holds a Master’s degree in Digital Media, and his research focuses primarily on automotive user interfaces and e-commerce. Over the past decade, he has tested more than 100 in-car systems, combining deep domain knowledge with a passion for user-centered design.
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