Hella Gutmann
Hardware and software in harmony: a digital solution makes complex workshop processes effortless
From idea to production-ready product
Within the design process, DAYONE developed a market-ready digital solution with high UX quality and production-grade robustness.
Increased Efficiency in Daily Operations
The new software digitises and standardises workshop workflows. That boosts speed and quality in the workshop.
Error Reduction and Process Reliability
Intuitive user guidance and automatic documentation reduce the number of process errors.
Modular Structure of the Digital Solution
The modular architecture makes the application scalable. Workshops roll it out with no additional effort.
At a glance
Hella Gutmann, a leading provider of diagnostic technology and workshop solutions in the automotive industry, replaced manual maintenance and calibration processes for driver assistance systems with software. To this end, DAYONE developed a cross-brand ADAS calibration solution using the DIaaS® approach. Workshops now perform the calibration process digitally, step by step, manufacturer-agnostic and with automatic documentation.
Starting point
Until now, garages calibrated driver assistance systems via manual, inconsistent maintenance processes, while the technological shift from electric vehicles to ADAS introduced new requirements for maintenance and calibration.
- Client
- Hella Gutmann
- Industry
- Automotive Industry: Diagnostic Technology & Workshop Solutions (B2B)
- Services
- UX/UI DesignDesign SystemDesign SprintRapid Prototyping
- Outcome
- Cross-brand, roll-out-ready, modular ADAS calibration software with automatic documentation
UX and industrial design in sync: hardware and interface aligned
DAYONE built the application to combine precise operation with modern digital technology. Multiple screens guide workshop technicians through the entire calibration process, both visually and functionally. Operation remains simple and clear, even for complex technical tasks. The thoughtful design makes work in the workshop both more efficient and more pleasant.
Automation makes work safer and more transparent
The user-centred interface guides workshop technicians step by step through complex calibration processes, shows interim results, and offers an expert mode for experienced users. The software automatically records every step. This makes the process traceable even when insurers or other bodies require evidence.
A scalable solution for all makes and models
The solution is built for market diversity. It is manufacturer-agnostic, adapts to different vehicle models and integrates easily into existing workshop processes. This ensures broad market coverage while providing investment security for workshops.
Design Sprint, prototyping and collaboration with the hardware team
An initial Design Sprint created rapid clarity: what do users really need, and what are the technical requirements? DAYONE coordinated closely with Hella Gutmann’s hardware experts and evolved the solution through several prototype iterations. In a short time, this produced a functional digital application covering user guidance, functionality and design.
Outcome
The software calibrates driver assistance systems across makes and models, replacing the previous separate, manual workflows for each vehicle type.
The modular structure of the application enables rollout across different workshops without additional effort.
Every calibration step is recorded automatically and can be audited later, for example for insurance documentation.
Our Services for a Successful Collaboration
The project succeeded because multiple disciplines worked closely together with users always at the center.
The design process combined technical possibilities with the real needs of workshop operations.
The foundation was our proven DIaaS® approach (Design Innovation as a Service), our standard for consulting and design.
Design Sprint & Collaborative Ideation
The project began with a design sprint that created clarity within just a few days: What do users need? What are the technical requirements? What solutions are feasible? The process was hands-on, collaborative, and user-centered, involving all key stakeholders.
UX/UI Design & System Integration
The result is a user-friendly interface that simplifies complex processes and fits seamlessly into the physical work environment. Software and hardware form a cohesive whole.
Collaboration with the Hardware Team
In close collaboration with the hardware developers, we ensured that software and product design work together seamlessly. Every interface was deliberately designed, leaving nothing to chance.
Flexible Design System
An extendable material design system ensures consistent design that adapts to new requirements and remains future-proof.
Iterative Prototyping
Early clickable prototypes made it possible to test and refine user guidance and functionality step by step. This approach resulted in technical details that truly work.
Frequently asked questions
How does an initial idea become a market-ready digital product?
DAYONE uses an initial Design Sprint: within a few days, the team clarifies what users really need and what the technical requirements are. This is followed by several prototype rounds, in which the solution is tested and refined with real users and the specialist teams involved.
How do you develop a software interface that fits a physical calibration tool?
Close alignment with the hardware team from the outset is crucial. DAYONE aligned the user guidance directly with Hella Gutmann’s hardware experts to ensure the software steps and the physical operation of the CSC-Tool match exactly.
Which technical decisions shape the long-term maintainability of a digital product?
An extensible design system is the most important lever. In the ADAS calibration software, the interface is based on a flexible Material Design system that accommodates new requirements without having to redesign the application from scratch.
Why can a calibration software solution work across makes for different vehicle models?
Because vehicle selection and calibration logic are designed to be manufacturer-agnostic from the outset. In the Hella Gutmann solution, users select the vehicle by VIN or HSN/TSN, and the software automatically adapts the calibration process to the respective model.
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