Digital interfaces (UI/UX)

Introduction

The design principles for digital user interfaces are based on the Basic Elements of the Corporate Design. They are available without password protection in the collaborative online software Figma and can also be viewed without a registered user account. Currently only a static preview without editing option is provided. To access extended features for automation or for exporting digital assets, users need to sign up – independent of Daimler Buses – and, if necessary, install other supporting tools for their own user account.

Image-related websites and applications

This type of digital platforms must generally comply as far as possible with the UI/UX specifications to ensure consistency and recognizability related to Daimler Buses, even for users who only use the website or application in question rarely or irregularly.

Size settings for text types

SColors for identifying technical functions and system behavior that are reserved exclusively for UI/UX applications and software development are not suitable for general design purposes. In combination with automated snippets for UI/UX components, all these colors are already preset and provided for use in Figma.

Color codes for marking backgrounds or function fields

Custom designed icon set for websites and apps

Transactional websites and web interfaces of standard software

Digital services such as e-shop systems or web interfaces of standard software should be customized in their overall appearance according to the color palette with the primary color white in combination with high-contrast body copy in black or highlights in Petrol in such a way that Daimler Buses is always clearly recognizable. However, in the general use of transactional websites and standard software as a working tool, no formal adjustments need to be made regarding UI/UX aspects in areas such as layout, fonts and icons, or the cost and benefit of customization efforts must be considered.

Interaction states for buttons with text labels and intuitively easy-to-understand icons

Modal dialog boxes in different colors depending on system behavior

Online forms with radio boxes, input fields, sliders, and checkboxes as well as navigation models for data administration (“dashboards”)

Use of content

Photos, graphic items, pictograms, and other digital assets may only be used if information about their origin and the current right of use (license) for Daimler Buses GmbH is clearly indicated. The use of AI-generated images and similar content is currently not yet recommended, as the legal framework is largely unclear from a global perspective.

Domains und subdomains

When registering domains or subdomains for Daimler Buses segment, all requirements of the group-wide IP Policy and the corresponding manual for main domains of Daimler Truck AG must be observed. These are available for downloading on the Social Intranet.