Cuboid parking is part of multi-year project initiated by Deutsche Parken GmbH to rethink and reinvent parking in high-density inner-cities.

As a team at Intuity Media Lab, we were tasked to lead the project and help develop innovative solutions to challenging problems. The project touched upon all aspects of urban design. From building architecture and construction to zoning laws.

I was responsible for the UX/UI design of the Cuboid parking mobile app.

Problem

Cities are congested with cars. Not only is it hard finding a parking spot, but far too often, parked vehicles line the sides of streets, turning potential recreational spaces into barricaded obstacle courses. On average, these vehicles remain stationary 23 hours a day! 

The key is: Where and how can vehicles be better stored? Is there a way to turn vehicle parking into an equitable urban space?

Solution

Cuboid Parking buildings transform existing urban vacant lots into aesthetic and easy-to-use parking garages. These small parking garages reduce unnecessary transit traffic and free up parking areas in surrounding streets. It creates new opportunities to turn streets back into public spaces – for example, by introducing urban gardening and other innovations.

How does a Cuboid Work?

Process and Strategy

Reflection and Learnings

Designing an app that allowed the user to control so many technical aspects of a building was very exciting. It wasn’t hard to grasp the value that this project would give to congested cities.

The technical requirements were vast, and my main challenge was finding the right balance between a simple UI, good UX and packing all the different features and essentials into one app. It was good to have a team around you which you can trust and count on.

Overall I had an experience. It is always a joy to be part of something big, especially when working with amazing people.

I cannot wait to see the first Cuboid!