Rivian
Establishing a robust system foundation, used inside Rivian with Bedrock and beyond it with Freebird for RVT.
Objective
At Rivian I led the systems behind the app and the vehicle: mobile features like Climate, Energy, Gear Guard and Location, Bedrock across Rivian's surfaces, and Freebird, which I initiated for RVT, Rivian's joint venture with Volkswagen.
Building a system inside a fast-moving EV company means designing for apps, in-car displays and touchpoints that don't exist yet, while the product keeps changing.
Crafting Mobile 3.0
To build a seamless EV experience, I structured the design system development into eight clear phases. Each phase was designed to move quickly, adapt to real-world constraints, and ensure scalability across digital and in-car touchpoints.
Discover → define → build → prototype → document → test → launch → evolve
Safety-first driver display
- No touch: steering-wheel buttons and rotary controls only.
- Readable at a glance, with a strict hierarchy on a small screen.
- Physical feedback matters.
- Live data (speed, range, alerts, navigation) updates in real time.
"Working with Kevin has been fantastic, we've had some good laughs and faced challenges together."
