Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 470,969 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,271 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 312,244 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,271 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 312,244 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 470,969 cutting edge ideas.

Motion Design

Transportation concepts are infused with the feeling of forward movement

Implications - When it comes to futuristic concepts of cars, boats and aircraft, sharp lines are giving way to fluid curves that instill a sense of movement. Sleek minimalism and sweeping contours that lend a feeling of forward direction have become the go-to of transportation designers, perhaps as a way to solidify the design’s actual speed specifications.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-technology Integration - The Lance Concept Car's use of fuel cell-powered engines and the Car of Light's solar panels signify the move towards integrating eco-friendly technologies in innovative designs.
2. Multi-functional Design - The Audi ASQ's capability to navigate both land and water highlights a significant trend towards creating versatile and adaptable transportation solutions.
3. Luxurious Minimalism - Design concepts such as the sleek cabins of the Orca Narrowboat and the streamlined forms of the Peregrinate emphasize the growing trend of combining luxury with minimalist designs.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Concept cars like the Audi A9 and the futuristic Eastern sedans demonstrate ongoing innovation in automotive technologies and design aesthetics.
2. Marine Transportation - Luxury yacht designs like the Y10 Yacht inspired by high-end automakers reveal new directions in marine transportation and leisure boating.
3. Renewable Energy - The push towards vehicles powered by solar energy and fuel cells is driving significant advancements in the renewable energy sector.
4.7
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
Patterns
Megatrends
11 Featured, 88 Examples:
2,324,142 Total Clicks
Date Range:
May 10 — Jul 10
Trending:
Hot
Consumer Insight Topics:

Featured Examples

Self-Repairing Hybrids
Self-Repairing Hybrids
The Audi A9 Concept Car by Daniel Garcia
Spanish designer Daniel Garcia has come up with the futuristic hybrid Audi A9 concept car. This amazing auto is equipped with a system that can automatically repair damage to the car. Though the Audi… MORE
Chauffeur-Ready Roadsters
Chauffeur-Ready Roadsters
The Peregrinate is the Future of Ballin' Road Transportation
Gabriel Tam's chauffeur-driven concept car, the Peregrinate, was designed especially for the Fontana Park Hotel of Lisbon, Portugal. The Peregrinate is quite different from traditional chauffeur-driven… MORE
Futuristic Eastern Sedans
Futuristic Eastern Sedans
Glidex 2020 Concept Vehicle is Specially Designed for Chinese Roads
Rui Guo’s 'GlideX 2020' is a futuristic concept vehicle designed only for roads in China and will also play an important role in China’s economy. The GlideX 2020 is a zero emission vehicle that is… MORE
Submersible Future Cars
Submersible Future Cars
The Audi ASQ Concept Car Preps Us for Global Warming Waters
The Audi ASQ concept car is another added to the list of many that have developed throughout the years. This ultra-vehicle, theoretically in production for 2040, keeps us dry as we step into our rather… MORE
Sleek Speed Trains
Sleek Speed Trains
The Priestmangoode 'Mercury' Train Tops Off at 225 MPH
If the Internet hasn't proved this fact already, it's all about speed these days, and the Priestmangoode 'Mercury' train plans to bring it in full force. Currently in the concept stage, it was recently… MORE
Razor-Sharp Rides
Razor-Sharp Rides
The Egochine B by Paolo De Giusti Looks Inspired by Men's Shavers
Looking at the Egochine B concept, I can't help but be skeptical about it. Let's face it, the vehicle looks more like a razor than a car. Perhaps I should give designer Paolo De Giusti the benefit of the… MORE
Luxury Automaker Yachts
Luxury Automaker Yachts
The Y10 Yacht from Krassi Dimitrov is Audi-Inspired
Taking your Audi into the ocean would be a bad idea -- unless that Audi is the Y10 Yacht. This yacht concept was designed by Krassi Dimitrov specifically for the luxury German automaker. The Y10 Yacht… MORE
Batpod Concept Cars
Batpod Concept Cars
Victor Uribe's Audi Concept Would Make Bruce Wayne Blush
Victor Uribe has designed a concept car that looks both fun to drive and badass. His Audi concept looks like the Silver Surfer and handles like the Batpod. A heroic dual-threat. What sets Victor Uribe's… MORE
play_circle_filledSporty Solar Cars
Sporty Solar Cars
The Car of Light by Jong Won Lee is Solely Sun-Powered
The Car of Light from designer Jong Won Lee has to be the best-looking solar car concept that I have ever seen. This car is powered by the sun and features a unique styling. The Car of Light is powered… MORE
Curvy Eco Racecars
Curvy Eco Racecars
The Lance Concept Car is the Fuel Cell-Powered Future of Racing
Auto-racing may look a lot different in the future if designs like the Lance Concept Car are ever developed. This car, from designer Harsha Vardhan, is fuel cell-powered and is designed--surprisingly--to… MORE
Whale-Inspired Boat Homes
Whale-Inspired Boat Homes
The Orca Narrowboat is Both Roomy and Luxurious
The Orca Narrowboat from Daniel Blackband has an innovative narrowboat design targeted at today's youth. As a member of this generation group, I can safely say that Daniel Blackband has absolutely hit… MORE

Related Examples

Public Transit Galleries
Public Transit Galleries
The Art on Track Exhibit is a Mobile Art Experience
Double-Decker Party Yachts
Double-Decker Party Yachts
Hyun-Seok Kim Designs the Ultimate Party Place for High Seas
Cost-Saving Trains
Cost-Saving Trains
RailEdge Rail Traffic-Control Software Improves Transportation Efficiency
Pixelated Luxury Cars
Pixelated Luxury Cars
The United Nude Lo Res Lamborghini Countach is a Rough Ride
Tattletale Eco-Cars
Tattletale Eco-Cars
The Intel Connected Smart Car Spills the Beans to Police and Insurers
play_circle_filledSensual Laquered Supercars
Sensual Laquered Supercars
Renault's 'DeZir Concept' Features Emotion-Invoking Style
Turbo Eco Autos
Turbo Eco Autos
Dalibor Pantucek's Skoda Rapid is a Super Efficient Car
Carbon Fiber Eco Cars
Carbon Fiber Eco Cars
The First Images of the BMW Megacity Vehicle are Revealed
Multi-Fueled Supercars
Multi-Fueled Supercars
Transtar Racing's Dagger GT has a Top Speed of Over 483 Kmph
Bulbous Electrocars
Bulbous Electrocars
The Pulse's Electric Propulsion Motor Makes it Environmentally Friendly
Crystal-Covered Convertibles
Crystal-Covered Convertibles
The Anjuny Swarovski Crystal-Covered Smart Car is a Blinged Ride
play_circle_filledCost-Efficient Eco Cars
Cost-Efficient Eco Cars
The Ultra Lightweight Vehicle Will Cost 40 Cents Per Charge
Wooden Fantasy Yachts
Wooden Fantasy Yachts
The Sentori 50 L Will Have You Living the High Life
32 Kickass Yacht Concepts
32 Kickass Yacht Concepts
From Recyclable Yachts to Eco Luxury Yachts
Transparent Eco Cars
Transparent Eco Cars
The 'Element' Concept Car Clears Up Traffic
Spinning Yacht Decks
Spinning Yacht Decks
The Sahodara Superyacht Comes Fully Loaded with Rotating Rooms
Auto-Pilot Traveling
Auto-Pilot Traveling
The 'Bombardier Eco 4' is Fueled by Renewable Energy
Supersonic Eco Cars
Supersonic Eco Cars
The Touch Down Car Tackles Some Serious Speed Records
Luxury Car Yachts
Luxury Car Yachts
Rolls-Royce to Design a Line of NVC 85 Y Superyachts
Underwater Yachts
Underwater Yachts
The U-010 Undersea Yacht is Below the Surface Luxury
Foldable Superboats
Foldable Superboats
The Origami Yacht Makes Boating a 360 Degree Experience
Linking Eco Cars
Linking Eco Cars
The 'Connect Concept Vehicle' is Efficient and Eco-Friendly
Supersonic Monorails
Supersonic Monorails
China's ‘He Xie' is the Fastest Train in the World
Lightweight Solar Cars
Lightweight Solar Cars
The Opel Flow by Miika Heikkinen is a Concept Vehicle for 2049
Nautical-Themed Supercars
Nautical-Themed Supercars
The Volkswagen Kai Nalu is Sure to Make Waves in 2010
Tryke Eco Cars
Tryke Eco Cars
Look Uber Cool in the 'Peugeot Velocite' Eco Concept Car
Pimped Train Travel
Pimped Train Travel
Modernized 'Business-Class Trains' by Aleksandar Dimitrov
Yachts as Garages
Yachts as Garages
The Strand Craft 122 Comes With Its Very Own Supercar
Personal Eco Cars
Personal Eco Cars
The 'Moovie' Electric Vehicle Features Two Driving Modes
'Dark Knight' Motorcycles
'Dark Knight' Motorcycles
The Custom Batpod Will Have You Racing Like a Superhero
Itty-Bitty Eco Vehicles
Itty-Bitty Eco Vehicles
The Smart Fortwo 'Electric Drive' Car is a Pint-Sized Plug-In
Super-Comfortable Subways
Super-Comfortable Subways
These Chris Precht Train Designs are Extraordinary
play_circle_filledInteractive Luxury Car Campaigns
Interactive Luxury Car Campaigns
The Lexus 'Dark Ride' Car Campaign is Social Media-Friendly
Literal Money Trains
Literal Money Trains
The X-Train is a Gambling Haven From L.A to Las Vegas
Dolphin-Inspired Airplanes
Dolphin-Inspired Airplanes
Victor Uribe's A350h Airliner Takes Off Vertically, Not at an Angle
Bible-Like Solar Yachts
Bible-Like Solar Yachts
Janne Leppanen's ARKKI Solar Trimaran is Noah's Arc Revamped
play_circle_filledAngular Solar Cars
Angular Solar Cars
The 400-Pound Centaurus II by the University of Minnesota Solar Car Team
Fighter Pilot Eco Cars
Fighter Pilot Eco Cars
The B7 Hi-Speed Hybrid Vehicle by Filip Tejszerski Redefines Eco-Friendly
Beef-Powered Trains
Beef-Powered Trains
The Amtrak Heartland Flyer Train Runs on Beef-Based Biofuel
Lightweight Eco Vehicles
Lightweight Eco Vehicles
Pandur by Popescu Lucian is a Complete Eco-Friendly Car
Moldable Train Seating
Moldable Train Seating
Rest Easy with the Bombardier Yoyo Concept Chair
Super-Spacious Luxury Sedans
Super-Spacious Luxury Sedans
2011 Audi A8 L W12 Quattro Has Power-Adjustable Rear Seats
Retro Chauffeured City Tours
Retro Chauffeured City Tours
The BMW Classic Tour is a Luxurious Way to See Munich
Suped-Up Solar Carts
Suped-Up Solar Carts
The Indoor Solar Car by Ehab Omaro is the Ultimate Sun Chariot
Ergonomic Eco Concept Cars
Ergonomic Eco Concept Cars
The Audi 2-Seater by Jochem Hinloopen
Bull-Inspired Concept Cars
Bull-Inspired Concept Cars
Muhammad Imran's Concept Car Offers Great Functionalities
Spy-Approved Supercars
Spy-Approved Supercars
The Hennessey Venom GT Gives You Another Reason to Love the British
play_circle_filledAircraft-Inspired Boats
Aircraft-Inspired Boats
'Breaking' Water Vehicle Aerodynamic Design Borrows From Aeronautics
Layered Electric Supercars
Layered Electric Supercars
The Maserati Tramontane by Ondrej Jirec
Microturbine Supercars
Microturbine Supercars
The Velozzi Uses Capstones Microturbine in its 2 Supercars
Luxury Toy Cars
Luxury Toy Cars
The Audi 61st International Toy Fair For Infant Auto Racers
Wood Gas Cars
Wood Gas Cars
These Old-School Eco Vehicles Use Timber for Combustible Gas
Out-Of-This-World Audi'S
Out-Of-This-World Audi'S
Audi Concept Car by David Polasek Makes the Future Look Unreal
Slim Futuristic Vehicles
Slim Futuristic Vehicles
The Flur Car is Electronically Controlled
Audacious Luxury Vehicles
Audacious Luxury Vehicles
The 2011 Audi A8 Belongs In Every Man's Fantasy
Sleek Wedge-Shaped Speedboats
Sleek Wedge-Shaped Speedboats
The Vivace26 Luxury Concept Vessel Cuts Through Waters and Wallets
Wheel-Free Cars
Wheel-Free Cars
Avatar Concept Car Seems to Made for the Air
Electric Sports Car Makeovers
Electric Sports Car Makeovers
The Audi E-Tron Supercar is Set to Rival the R8
play_circle_filledAnti-Electricity Auto Ads
Anti-Electricity Auto Ads
The Audio e-tron 'Electricity Untamed' Campaign to Build Hype
play_circle_filledBatmobile Go Karts
Batmobile Go Karts
Create Your Own Mini Version of Batman's Tumbler
Owl-Inspired Autmobiles
Owl-Inspired Autmobiles
The Halcyon Concept Car Is Light, Quiet and Quick
Exoskeleton Vehicles
Exoskeleton Vehicles
The Human-Powered Audi Exo Concept by Andrea Mocellin
Student Sourcing Supercars
Student Sourcing Supercars
Audi Sponsors Next Generation Designers in Munich
play_circle_filledDrop-Top Auto Design Fusion
Drop-Top Auto Design Fusion
Audi TT-RS Roadster Takes Aesthetic Cues From the R8
Sensible SUV Alternatives
Sensible SUV Alternatives
Audi A4 Allroad Quattro is Rugged, Yet Refined
Solar Car Kits
Solar Car Kits
Boost Your Prius Fuel Economy by Hooking Up Solar Energy Modules
Egg-Shaped Eco Vehicles
Egg-Shaped Eco Vehicles
Peugeot 2-Wheeled Concept Car
German Mini Eco Motos
German Mini Eco Motos
The Audi A1 Sportback Hybrid
Aerodynamic Eco Vans
Aerodynamic Eco Vans
Creative Unit's Hinterland Electric Cars
Solar Car Carriers
Solar Car Carriers
Toyota Cargo Ships Go Green
3 Seater Hybrid Concept Cars
3 Seater Hybrid Concept Cars
The Peugeot Stylight by Ognyan Bozhilof
Teenie Tiny Solar Powered Cars
Teenie Tiny Solar Powered Cars
The Mini Solar Racer
Solar Power Yachts
Solar Power Yachts
The Volitan
play_circle_filledBoats Powered by Human Fat (FOLLOW UP)
Boats Powered by Human Fat (FOLLOW UP)
Earthrace Sets Records
See-Though Planes
See-Though Planes
Oriens Motorglider Concept
3-Wheeled Eco Vehicles
3-Wheeled Eco Vehicles
The Peugeot+
11 Solar Panel Vehicles
11 Solar Panel Vehicles
From Toyota Prius to DIY Cars
Washing Machine Chairs
Washing Machine Chairs
The Alternative Clothes Cleaner
Fuel Cell Vehicles of the Future
Fuel Cell Vehicles of the Future
The Revolute
Solar-Powered Cars Inspired by Vacuums
Solar-Powered Cars Inspired by Vacuums
Dyson Powered Eco-Vehicle
A Woman's View On Auto Shows
A Woman's View On Auto Shows
My Experience at the Dubai Motor Show
Eco-Friendly "Flying Fish"
Eco-Friendly "Flying Fish"
Volitan Concept Boat
White Hot Luxury Convertible
White Hot Luxury Convertible
Maybach Landaulet to Debut in Dubai
Concept Cars
Concept Cars
Suzuki Grand Vitara Bandit
The Front Runner
The Front Runner
Aquatic Version of a Star Wars Pod Racer
Origami Boat
Origami Boat
Folds to the Size of a Windsurf Board
All Wheel Drive Affordable Supercar
All Wheel Drive Affordable Supercar
The 2007 Audi R8
Earthrace
Earthrace
Environmental Powerboat Aims for Circumnavigation Record