October 27–29, 2026
Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, Michigan, USA

Vehicle Cabin & Design Conference

Loading

Tactility by design - rebirth of balanced physical control’s and its impact on Scout's steering wheel design

29 Oct 2026
Booth A130
Day 3 AM - Designing the Right UX Experience
This presentation will focus on the switch map strategy and the rationale behind the cockpit layout, then address the impact of this strategy on the steering wheel and its design. 1. Vehicle Layout & Controls Overview Functional groupings and control logic Balancing familiar UX conventions with physical controls 2. Steering Wheel — Reimagined for the Modern Driver Overall design theme and philosophy Control layout and integration with the instrument cluster Shape, ingress/egress, and driver visibility Tactile controls: chunky, notchy, robust, and mechanical Drive modes and start/stop functionality 3. Closing Remarks Key takeaways and design rationale Reinforcing tactility by design: the rebirth of a brand through balanced physical controls
Speakers
Zachary Whitaker, Chief of Interior Design - Scout Motors Inc.

Partners

Media Partner

  • Automotive Interiors World logo

 

Media Partner

  • Specialist Printing Worldwide

 

Industry Partner

  • MEMA logo

 

Industry Partner

  • Autotech Council

 

Industry Partner

  • Connected Vehicle Trade Association

 

Industry Partner

  • PAVE USA

 

Industry Partner

  • Women in Automotive Technology

 

Industry Partner

  • Square One Network

 

Media Partner

  • Autoline

 

Media Partner

  • Automotive World

 

Media partner

  • GlobalSpec

 

Media Partner

  • Electric & Hybrid Vehicle International

 

Media Partner

  • WWJ - Audacy Detroit

 

Media Partner

  • 97.1 the ticket - Audacy Detroit

 

Media Partner

  • Munro & Associates

 

Media Partner

  • Munro Live

 

Industry Partner

  • AWAF (Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation)

 

Industry Partner

  • GAMIC - Global Automotive Mobility and Innovation Challenge

 

Industry Partner

  • COVESA

 

Industry Partner

  • IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)

 

Industry Partner

  • SAE International

 

Industry Partner

  • FISITA

 

Industry Partner

  • ASAM

 

Industry Partner

  • MichAuto