Ford Design Concepts

Noel

Noel Mannion

Ford Dev Program Concept Development 2018

The Brief

As part of Ford’s evolving developer ecosystem, I explored new design directions for the Ford Dev Program website — reimagining how developers engage with connected vehicle APIs, content, and community challenges.

Goals

Make a corporate platform feel developer-first, welcoming, and forward-looking
Balance technical credibility with creative energy
Introduce mobile-first design thinking to support Ford's global innovation initiatives
Mobile concepts
Mobile concepts

What I Created

Desktop Concept
Reframed the core message: “Join a global community of developers”
Built visual identity around colorful typography, editorial whitespace, and clear hierarchy
Softened the corporate tone while keeping brand integrity
Mobile Concepts
Introduced modular flows for:
Event storytelling (Paris MID Challenge)
Developer onboarding
Program vision (“Dream up the future of the car”)
Elevated layout and messaging to reflect Ford's tech-forward aspirations

Outcome

While these concepts were not implemented directly, they helped spark internal dialogue around experience goals, tone, and structure — influencing later iterations of the Ford Developer experience.
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Posted Aug 5, 2025

Design concepts for the Ford Developer Program