Lucid Mobile App

In an era where apps are expected to do more than open doors or start engines, Lucid set out to redefine what a vehicle companion app could be. With Mobile 2.0, we transformed our app from a simple utility into an adaptive, emotionally aware assistant—bridging the digital and physical worlds of driving.

Role

Sr. Product Designer

Year

2022 - current

Team

Product Mangers, Engineers

My Role

As a Senior Product Designer, I led core experiences and structural evolution of Lucid Mobile 2.0:

  • Designed key features like Remote Climate, Scheduled Charging, and Access Control

  • Built the Mobile 2.0 framework to support long-term scalability and future features

  • Created a mobile-first design system that ensures consistency across screen sizes

  • Led research and synthesis with Lucid owners to shape product decisions

As a Senior Product Designer, I led core experiences and structural evolution of Lucid Mobile 2.0:

  • Designed key features like Remote Climate, Scheduled Charging, and Access Control

  • Built the Mobile 2.0 framework to support long-term scalability and future features

  • Created a mobile-first design system that ensures consistency across screen sizes

  • Led research and synthesis with Lucid owners to shape product decisions

As a Senior Product Designer, I led core experiences and structural evolution of Lucid Mobile 2.0:

  • Designed key features like Remote Climate, Scheduled Charging, and Access Control

  • Built the Mobile 2.0 framework to support long-term scalability and future features

  • Created a mobile-first design system that ensures consistency across screen sizes

  • Led research and synthesis with Lucid owners to shape product decisions

As a Senior Product Designer, I led core experiences and structural evolution of Lucid Mobile 2.0:

  • Designed key features like Remote Climate, Scheduled Charging, and Access Control

  • Built the Mobile 2.0 framework to support long-term scalability and future features

  • Created a mobile-first design system that ensures consistency across screen sizes

  • Led research and synthesis with Lucid owners to shape product decisions

01 / Elevating the Role of a Car App

The original Lucid Mobile 1.0 served basic remote functions. But as our vehicle lineup expanded, we needed a smarter solution—one that reflected the intelligence of the car itself.


Mobile 2.0 redefined the app as a constant, invisible companion: learning your routines, predicting your needs, and adapting over time.

02 / Designing the Mobile 2.0 Framework

Our first step was to re-architect the app’s foundation.


Mobile 1.0 lacked scalability. Features were siloed, and the interface didn’t support the growing complexity of Lucid’s ecosystem. I worked with PMs and engineers to design a new Mobile 2.0 framework with:

  • Clear mental models: Restructured IA that aligned with how users think

  • Modular zones: Organized by function (Vehicle, Charging, Access, Profile)

  • Future-ready: Easy integration of new features without overwhelming the experience


The result was a more intuitive, scalable foundation that could grow with our vehicle fleet and user expectations.

Our first step was to re-architect the app’s foundation.


Mobile 1.0 lacked scalability. Features were siloed, and the interface didn’t support the growing complexity of Lucid’s ecosystem. I worked with PMs and engineers to design a new Mobile 2.0 framework with:

  • Clear mental models: Restructured IA that aligned with how users think

  • Modular zones: Organized by function (Vehicle, Charging, Access, Profile)

  • Future-ready: Easy integration of new features without overwhelming the experience


The result was a more intuitive, scalable foundation that could grow with our vehicle fleet and user expectations.

Our first step was to re-architect the app’s foundation.


Mobile 1.0 lacked scalability. Features were siloed, and the interface didn’t support the growing complexity of Lucid’s ecosystem. I worked with PMs and engineers to design a new Mobile 2.0 framework with:

  • Clear mental models: Restructured IA that aligned with how users think

  • Modular zones: Organized by function (Vehicle, Charging, Access, Profile)

  • Future-ready: Easy integration of new features without overwhelming the experience


The result was a more intuitive, scalable foundation that could grow with our vehicle fleet and user expectations.

Our first step was to re-architect the app’s foundation.


Mobile 1.0 lacked scalability. Features were siloed, and the interface didn’t support the growing complexity of Lucid’s ecosystem. I worked with PMs and engineers to design a new Mobile 2.0 framework with:

  • Clear mental models: Restructured IA that aligned with how users think

  • Modular zones: Organized by function (Vehicle, Charging, Access, Profile)

  • Future-ready: Easy integration of new features without overwhelming the experience


The result was a more intuitive, scalable foundation that could grow with our vehicle fleet and user expectations.

Before

Lacks scalability to support integration of new features effectively


After

A refined framework aiming to create a clear mental model, ensuring ability to scale as new features are added.

03 / Designing Intelligence into Every Interaction

Remote Climate: Designed for Emotion and Utility

Preconditioning your car isn’t just about temperature—it’s about making every drive feel intentional. I redesigned this experience to be:

  • Visually clear and emotionally warm

  • Predictive, learning user patterns and suggesting schedules

  • Multi-device ready, whether accessed from phone or watch

Before:

less clarity

Before:

less clarity

After:

clear & emotionally connected

After:

clear & emotionally connected

After:

predictive experience

After:

predictive experience

Scheduled Charging: Effortless Energy Optimization

I led the redesign of Scheduled Charging to feel more like a thoughtful assistant than a manual setting:

  • Recommends charge times based on electricity rate patterns

  • Allows personalized schedules tied to lifestyle

  • Simplifies complexity into a tap-and-go experience

Mobile Key & Digital Key: Access Made Invisible

Access control should feel invisible, not mechanical. I designed the Mobile Key & Digital Key feature to offer:

  • A frictionless pairing flow—users can easily set up their phone as an access device

  • Zone-based detection logic: when the user approaches, the vehicle detects their presence and automatically unlocks

  • Upon entry, the system loads the correct profile with personalized settings (seat, mirrors, climate, drive mode)


No need to press a button or remove a key—just walk up and drive. This dramatically improved the experience for daily drivers, making the vehicle feel more responsive and personal.

04 / Scaling Design, Speeding Execution

To ensure our system could keep up with the growing product scope, I built a responsive mobile design system from scratch:

  • Adaptable components for different screen sizes

  • Unified visual language across car, phone, and watch

  • Cut dev/design QA cycles and improved time-to-release


The design system empowered faster iteration, clearer documentation, and reduced inconsistencies across teams.

05 / Behind the Scenes: Data-Driven Improvements

To ensure our system could keep up with the growing product scope, I built a responsive mobile design system from scratch:

  • Adaptable components for different screen sizes

  • Unified visual language across car, phone, and watch

  • Cut dev/design QA cycles and improved time-to-release


The design system empowered faster iteration, clearer documentation, and reduced inconsistencies across teams.

06 / Measurable Outcomes

  • +28% increase in daily active usage of Remote Climate & Charging

  • Higher satisfaction scores across owner feedback sessions

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