My friend recently purchased a used Audi, but he immediately faced a problem with the outdated entertainment system that lacked modern connectivity options. To solve this, he wanted a multimedia dock that would include a 12V outlet, USB ports for charging and radio, an Aux for radio, a phone holder, a cable/key/coin tray, and even lighting. Fortunately, the center console's position was ideal for installation, with some existing wire tunnels to take advantage of. I took on the challenge of designing this narrow space with so many features, which proved to be quite tricky. The second prototype is pictured here. Given that the armrest was difficult to remove and install, the phone holder was designed to be modular, with low-visibility clips lightly fixing it in place for a more permanent fixture.
