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You will not see a finer example of climate control layout than the Audi TT Mk3: https://images.hgmsites.net/lrg/2018-audi-tt-coupe-2-0-tfsi-temperature-contro

You will not see a finer example of climate control layout than the Audi TT Mk3: https://images.hgmsites.net/lrg/2018-audi-tt-coupe-2-0-tfsi-temperature-controls_100619913_l.jpg https://images.hgmsites.net/lrg/2018-audi-tt-coupe-2-0-tfsi-... Big knobs for varying things. Push them to toggle things. Important shortcuts — the aforementioned defogger being one of them — on the real buttons inbetween. Physically rotate the whole unit to control direction and a physical flow control switch for every vent to allow per-passenger comfort. Industrial design bliss.

pcurve 5y ago
I love the design, but I personally find it less intuitive than conventional hvac controls like this, because Audi had to squeeze things into 3 circular LCDs. https://www.mazda3revolution.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/https://www.mazda3revolution.com/attachments/mazda-3-climate-button-jpg.278652/ https://www.mazda3revolution.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,o... But as a design guy, I think it's a beautiful design, and the one that doesn't make too much compromise with UX. I'd be happy to take either.
- csunbird 5y ago
  While I am not a BMW fan, they got the interfaces almost close to perfect with their MINI Countryman cars. The screen is a touchscreen one, but, touchscreen is optional as there is a physical idrive controller, with shortcuts, and it works with carplay as well. All important stuff, defroster/AC/seat heaters are physical buttons! I love it. https://cdn.bimmertoday.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2017-MINI-Countryman-F60-Cooper-S-35.jpg https://cdn.bimmertoday.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2017-M... original article: https://www.bimmertoday.de/2016/10/25/mini-countryman-2017-f60-alle-offiziellen-bilder-und-infos/#image-2 https://www.bimmertoday.de/2016/10/25/mini-countryman-2017-f...
  - pcurve 5y ago
    I agree, that's a very intuitive interior layout. Within a minute, I've figured out the entire car, including steering controls. Thanks for sharing!
Smoosh 5y ago
Those are very stylish, but for clarity I think I prefer this: https://www.prlog.org/11835905-audi-a3-climate-control-system-by-preh.jpg https://www.prlog.org/11835905-audi-a3-climate-control-syste... which is a lot like my 2012 S4.
heavyset_go 5y ago
I prefer a dial that clicks into place, that way you can feel how high or low you're adjusting the dial without looking at a display.

pcurve 5y ago

I love the design, but I personally find it less intuitive than conventional hvac controls like this, because Audi had to squeeze things into 3 circular LCDs. https://www.mazda3revolution.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/https://www.mazda3revolution.com/attachments/mazda-3-climate-button-jpg.278652/ https://www.mazda3revolution.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,o... But as a design guy, I think it's a beautiful design, and the one that doesn't make too much compromise with UX. I'd be happy to take either.

csunbird 5y ago
While I am not a BMW fan, they got the interfaces almost close to perfect with their MINI Countryman cars. The screen is a touchscreen one, but, touchscreen is optional as there is a physical idrive controller, with shortcuts, and it works with carplay as well. All important stuff, defroster/AC/seat heaters are physical buttons! I love it. https://cdn.bimmertoday.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2017-MINI-Countryman-F60-Cooper-S-35.jpg https://cdn.bimmertoday.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2017-M... original article: https://www.bimmertoday.de/2016/10/25/mini-countryman-2017-f60-alle-offiziellen-bilder-und-infos/#image-2 https://www.bimmertoday.de/2016/10/25/mini-countryman-2017-f...
- pcurve 5y ago
  I agree, that's a very intuitive interior layout. Within a minute, I've figured out the entire car, including steering controls. Thanks for sharing!

Smoosh 5y ago

Those are very stylish, but for clarity I think I prefer this: https://www.prlog.org/11835905-audi-a3-climate-control-system-by-preh.jpg https://www.prlog.org/11835905-audi-a3-climate-control-syste... which is a lot like my 2012 S4.

heavyset_go 5y ago

I prefer a dial that clicks into place, that way you can feel how high or low you're adjusting the dial without looking at a display.