Designing the Future of In-Car Experiences: A Conversation with Piotr Klarowski, Senior Product Designer (Automotive UX/HMI)
Piotr Klarowski, a Senior Product Designer specializing in automotive UX and HMI, has made significant contributions to the field of in-car interface design. His experience spans various sectors within automotive technology, including electric vehicles…
Piotr Klarowski, a Senior Product Designer specializing in automotive UX and HMI, has made significant contributions to the field of in-car interface design. His experience spans various sectors within automotive technology, including electric vehicles (EVs), advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous mobility.
With a career that includes roles at Toyota's Advanced UX organization, the EV startup Arrival, and Samsung, Klarowski brings both a comprehensive and innovative approach to automotive design. His work emphasizes system-level complexity, integrating sensors, software, and infrastructure to enhance the user experience.
Klarowski's design philosophy is shaped by his experiences at both large corporations and startups. At Toyota, he focused on designing for scale, safety, and regulation, particularly in ADAS and automated parking systems. In contrast, his work at Arrival involved rethinking mobility with new UX paradigms and microfactory production.
Public Engagement and Thought Leadership
In addition to his design work, Klarowski is active in public speaking and writing. He addresses topics such as emerging patterns in HMI and connected mobility. Notably, he participated in the "Mobility Evolution: Beyond 5G" session at the University of Tokyo's DLX Design Academy, discussing the impact of 5G on in-car experiences.
His work emphasizes system-level complexity, integrating sensors, software, and infrastructure to enhance the user experience.
Klarowski envisions a future of mobility inspired by 'solarpunk' ideas, emphasizing sustainable, human-centered connectivity powered by renewable energy. His design efforts aim to create intuitive and safe mobility solutions.
Outside his professional work, Klarowski engages in creative projects such as sketching, wireframing, and typeface design. His 'Tetromino' font on FontStruct exemplifies his belief in design as storytelling, and these side projects help refine his craft.
Klarowski's work continues to influence the automotive industry, focusing on creating intuitive and inspiring in-car experiences that integrate technology, design, and safety.
Based on reporting by TechBullion.