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Zusammenfassung. Fahrer-Informations-Systeme (FIS) sind hochintegrierte elektronische Systeme, die im Fahrzeug dem Fahrer Möglichkeiten zu Information, Navigation, Kommunikation und Unterhaltung bieten. Bei der Gestaltung der Mensch-Maschine-Schnittstelle (MMS) dieser Systeme spielen Fähigkeiten, Erwartungen und Bedürfnisse der Nutzer die Hauptrolle. Ziel ist es, neben einer möglichst einfachen Benutzbarkeit, die Einhaltung sicherheitskritischer Parameter und die Schaffung eines attraktiven Erscheinungsbildes. Am Beispiel des 1DIN Radionavigationssystems Cascade von Harman Becker Automotive Systems werden Probleme, Prozesse, Lösungen und Perspektiven im Bereich der HMI Gestaltung von FIS dargestellt.Summary. Driver-Information Systems (DIS) are highly integrated electronic systems, that allow drivers to be informed, to navigate, communicate and be entertained. The design of the human machine interface (HMI) is driven by abilities, expectations and needs of the users. Besides a most usable interface, the compliance with safety criteria and the creation of an attractive appearance are in focus. The Cascade, a 1DIN size DIS of H arman Becker Automotive Systems, is used as an example to show problems, processes, solutions and perspective for the creation on HMIs of DIS.

Abstract. What makes a "smart graphic" and what distinguishes it from other design or graphic variants?Many existing designs for navigation and communication systems in high-end cars are not so attractive, don't feel the user emotional and are not easy to use. In contrast, smart graphics have the advantage that it entice the user to interact with the display, the systems or the application and appealing to his aesthetic expectations while maintaining high quality appearance. It is totally user-friendly and uncomplicated thus avoiding misapplication. Smart graphic uses real time execution of all functions ensuring simple and fast interaction. A limiting factor of performance is the capacity of the computer systems so a graphic has to adapt to the characteristics of the medium used. In the end, it also must satisfy high design expectations and technical features. The aim of this paper is to investigate the potential of 'smart graphics' in the design of user interfaces for automotive navigation and communication systems. A comparison will be made with other design and graphic variants to fully grasp the additional value of 'smart graphics'. Our experience has taught us that a smart graphic integrates all of these aspects while optimally combining aesthetic qualities, user specific conditions and the environment it is used in (e.g. in a vehicle). These insights are of great importance to arrive at interface designs that fully adhere to technical, aesthetic, emotional and usability requirements.