The International Parking Meters Study by the UXalliance

Partners and associates from the UXalliance conducted the international usability study of parking meters to coincide with the theme of "transportation" for World Usability Day 2008. The International Parking Meters Study explored interface and interaction design of parking meters around the world and examined different parking meter interfaces and the common problem of designing an interface to accommodate a broad range of users trying to achieve multiple tasks.


Using parking meters is an everyday activity for many, and one that should be intuitive enough not require much thought from the user. The International Parking Meters Study provides valuable insight into how and where interface and interaction design can be applied to avoid potential annoyance and unnecessary costs. The International Parking Meters Study is a good opportunity to learn what's designed well and how to detect and fix existing shortcomings of the parking meter.


Read the full Int'l Parking Meters Study or visit the UXa website.