The future designers of London’s Royal College of Art were asked to create a vision of how mobility will look and evolve over the next two decades.

According to ideas shortlisted in a Lexus design competition, 2040 will see incredible innovation in the auto industry, with cars changing seasonal colors and finishes. Can blend in with other cars in urban areas.

Future designers at London’s Royal College of Art (RCA) have been asked to create a vision of what mobility will look like and evolve over the next two decades, Wales Online reports.

The challenge asks participants to explore new vehicle architectures in response to the changing nature of European city life, society and demographics, as well as re-envision Lexus’ role in this field. transportation industry for the next 20 years and beyond.

Postgraduate students studying RCA’s Master of Smart Mobility in the Center for Smart Mobility Design at the Royal College of Art (RCA) have created a series of leading transport concepts. brand new luxury car in the innovation program, Lexus 2040: Soul of the Future Reserve, as part of their research.

Now, each of the six finalists will develop and refine their ideas thanks to the expert advice of the judges.

On 15 March, their work and presentations from other students will be displayed to the public in an exhibition at the RCA’s new Landmark Battersea campus in London, where the three winning projects will be presented. present. to be announced.

The students were guided by Ian Cartiano and Lance Scott, President and General Manager of Design at ED2, Lexus’ European design center, along with Professor Dale Harrow, President of IMDC and Dr. Chris Thorpe, Head Smart Mobility program.

“We were impressed by the diverse creativity and innovation of all the designers,” said ED2 President Ian Cartiano. They have shown spirit and imagination in bringing together ideas for future mobility as well as their vision of how the concept of Lexus premium quality can evolve.”

Professor Harrow commented: “The staff and students of RCA Intelligence Mobility are delighted to be collaborating with Lexus on the Premium Soul of the Future. The project provides an exciting and challenging context to explore future mobility with a premium global brand.”

These are the short listed projects:

Lexus Vision 2040 is in season, from Bangning An

This project creates a vision of future luxury mobility that is very in sync with the season. It focuses on the Japanese ‘Ichi-Go, Ichi-E’ clause, paying no attention to everyday moments. To help Gen Z rediscover seasonal changes in urban areas, ehicle’s intelligently designed roof controls the intensity of daylight that reaches the interior to deliver an instantly seasonal and efficient experience. better energy efficiency. The color scheme of the ʋehicle will also change with the seasons.

Crucible, by Benjamin Miller

The Crucible is a hydrogen-fueled escape vehicle that can adapt itself to different situations and usage scenarios. It separates their owned luxury home from technology to create a carefree and personalized service.

Miller combines shared ownership with the versatility of owned home interiors, as people reconsider how they live and work in 2040. Transformative interiors can adapt to any configuration to provide seamless comfort and can be placed inside your home.

Users can choose a different location for weekdays and weekends when they want to explore and meet others. To reference Lexus design cues, Miller reinterpreted the Lexus spindle grille and created a vehicle that is light and airy, easy to get in and out of, and reclines for comfort.

ALTO, b by Richard Newman

ALTO is a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) flying vehicle. It is designed for a time when luxury experiences will be synonymous with ‘new day celebrations’, as an antidote to a future that will be equipped with technology that will no longer be considered a luxury again . Newman’s distinctive hydrogen-fueled, pendant-style air is described as ‘jewelry in the sky – like a cloud-shaped earring’ and a hybrid of a plant terrarium and hot air balloons.

The top part of the ʋehicle can be personalized like a ring, to attach different ‘stones’. Its architecture will include uniform cladding so that the ʋehicle can adhere tightly to the sides of the building.

Lexus UrɄanSwarм, Ʉy Maxime Gauthier

UrɄanSwarм brings a sense of luxury to the daily urban mobility experience to ensure more flexible transportation.

This seamless and modular way of traveling brings the flexibility and convenience of micro-mobility with the efficiency of a public transport system through its tessellation feature where it can link with other other ‘group’, while ensuring complete inclusivity for all.

Lexus NEKO, by Jan Niehues

Lexus NEKO is a micro-mobility concept that delivers immersive on-demand experiences, inspired by Japanese culture and nature, with an insect-like exoskeleton. It is a BEV with sensor cameras and smart recording equipment. It can operate in two modes: natural drying mode as a standalone mode; the other is a sharing mode where occupants can view landscapes captured on previous journeys for a large-scale Instagram experience.

It uses 4D technology to optimize ergonomics and create opportunities to build the Lexus brand. For example, cars can perform traditional Japanese traction, while computers allow complete flexibility in terms of speed in urban areas.

Lexus #Units, у Zhenyu Kong

In the context of digital personalization as a social space of the future, #Units not only expands connections between individuals and groups but also explores what luxuries can be shared using technology. digital technology. It satisfies Generation Alpha’s desire for diversity in self-expression, capitalizing on the popularity of social media to share opinions and emotions.

It is a luxurious shared space, when reaching its destination, the car can virtually link up with other cars, where it can be used as a projection device, for example to attend concerts or virtual parties.

The ʋehicle’s unique design was inspired by the shape of coastal cargo ships. It is also very flexible and can reduce its footprint to adapt to narrow roads. Furniture can also be personalized using lockchain technology, so you can take your NFT artwork with you on your journey.

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