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After exploring a range of sci-fi interface concepts, I shifted toward a neomorphic approach to bring in more tactility and depth. The goal was to make the EV display feel less abstract, something more intuitive, approachable, and human to interact with.
This evolved into my most in-depth Rive project to date. With more time, I would have expanded it further by adding additional modes and translating the experience into a fully realized 3D scene. The quality of work others submitted was incredibly inspiring and pushed me to think bigger about what’s possible. As a solo designer, I’d love to collaborate with other Rive artists in the future and build on ideas like this together.
Incredible work! 👏
I love how you balanced sci-fi aesthetics with a more tactile, human-centered approach makes the EV display feel intuitive and approachable.
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For the Rive × Contra Vehicle HMI challenge, I designed a retro-futurist cockpit UI inspired by a Dragon Ball toy plane and real aviation instruments.
The project features three screens designed and built entirely in Rive, a magnetic compass, a battery gauge with gyroscope indicator, and a main dashboard... all vector-based, lightweight, and driven by data binding with converters.
The loading screen planet is procedurally generated with scripting. Still a work in progress, I'll continue to work on this after the challenge (warning screens, a retro-futurist media center, and more…).
I had a lot of fun on this :) 🚀
My submission for the Rive Vehicle HMI challenge. Inspired by Mini Cooper OS 9 Vehicle HMI which features a circular OLED screen. Distinct, playful and technically unique. In the video, I give a break down of how I built it in Rive.
A circular OLED HMI inspired by Mini Cooper OS 9 — this concept is absolutely brilliant!
Dragon Eye: 4K Neural-Link HMI (Rive)
Description: High-performance Vehicle HMI with adaptive AI telemetry. Built in Rive using complex Lua scripting, 3 custom Node Scripts, and ViewModel architecture. Features automated structural safety speed-limiters and oxygen-depletion altitude overrides. Engineering meets survival. 🐉🚀
https://vimeo.com/1178627971?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
DOCUMENTATION: DRAGON EYE – NEURAL-LINKED HMI SYSTEM
Project Overview
Dragon Eye is a high-stakes Vehicle Human-Machine Interface (HMI) built entirely within the Rive engine. It simulates a biological-mechanical bridge between a pilot and a dragon-class flight engine. This project represents 80+ hours of architectural engineering, focusing on real-time data flow, safety-critical overrides, and immersive visual feedback.
TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE
1. The Logic Layer (Lua Scripting)
The system is powered by a custom-coded backend using 3 Node Scripts and 2 Listener Action Scripts. This setup handles:
Asynchronous Telemetry: Real-time calculation of velocity, altitude, and energy consumption.
Contextual AI Feed: A "Synaptic Feed" that pushes dynamic messages to the HUD based on the current flight state.
2. ViewModel & Data Flow
Utilizing a ViewModel architecture, the project ensures a single source of truth for all UI elements.
Range Map Converters: Translate raw user drag-gestures into precise engine-velocity increments.
Synchronized State Machine: Ensures seamless transitions between Idle, Cruise, Turbo, and Combat modes.
SAFETY-CRITICAL PROTOCOLS (The "Guardian" Logic)
To elevate the HMI from a visual tool to a survival system, I implemented two major safety overrides:
Automatic Structural Protection (Speed Limiter):
The system continuously monitors mechanical stress. If the pilot exceeds the structural safety threshold (550+ units), the Neural Override triggers an immediate, automated deceleration to prevent catastrophic airframe failure.
Atmospheric Reclamation (Oxygen Protocol):
The AI monitors the rider’s biological vitals. If oxygen levels drop below 15% due to high-altitude flight, the system initiates a forced descent to a "breathable zone" (lower altitude) to prevent pilot hypoxia, overriding manual controls until vitals stabilize.
VISUAL & COMBAT SYSTEMS
Weaponry Interface: Custom-coded weapon systems featuring synchronized flicker effects and dynamic target-locking scaling.
Adaptive HUD: The interface scales and shifts based on G-force simulation, providing a 1:1 responsive experience.
Audio-Visual Synergy: Designed to sync with high-tempo, adrenaline-driven soundscapes for maximum pilot immersion.
Lead Engineer: Istvan Rac
Framework: Rive (Lua / State Machine / ViewModels)
Industry: Vehicle HMI / Aerospace Interface Design
80+ hours in Rive with Lua scripting and state machines — Dragon Eye is on another level entirely!
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