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Home-Inspired Auto

Auto brands are working to supercharge comfort and experience in car design

Trend - As the smart car concept is continuously evolving, auto brands are looking for ways to deliver on designs that closely mimic the home environment. The range of concepts here is robust—from entertainment solutions to chic interiors that are powered by smart technology.

Insight - As innovative technology is continuously introduced into new markets, contemporary consumers are setting the bar for their expectations higher. Aware that tech can deliver on multiple desired features—including comfort, convenience, efficiency, and precisions—individuals are looking for increasingly elevated lifestyle experiences. This is rooted partially in curiosity, as well as a desire of alleviating any unnecessary stress.
Workshop Question - How can your brand help consumers feel more comfortable in their day-to-day?
Trend Themes
1. Home-inspired Auto - Auto brands are mimicking home designs to supercharge comfort and experience in car design.
2. Smart In-car Information Systems - Innovative in-car information systems that learn from users and provides real-time adjustments are the latest rage in the auto industry.
3. Socialization-enhancing Electric Vehicles - Electric vehicle designs that provide an experience like a living room on wheels, housing biometric sensors and aromatherapy, aim to boost social interactions among passengers.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Auto brands can explore ways to mimic home designs and implement smart in-car technology systems that learn from users.
2. Technology Industry - Tech companies can work with auto manufacturers to create new designs that allow for augmented reality and near-field and far-field content display for in-car systems.
3. Experience Economy Industry - With consumers increasingly seeking elevated lifestyle experiences, industries can innovate electric vehicles that combine technological features with sophisticated designs to enforce luxury and comfort.
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Next-Generation Connected eCockpits
Next-Generation Connected eCockpits
Panasonic Automotive's Concept Uses SkipGen 3.0 Tech and More
Panasonic Automotive—a global expert in infotainment solutions and connectivity—debuted at CES last year, a fully connected SPYDR eCockpit that is claimed to be next-generation. The system made... MORE
Party-Focused Electric Concepts
Party-Focused Electric Concepts
Cadillac's Electric Party Bus is the Epitome of Slick Design
At CES 2021, GM unveiled an electric party bus concept that combines sophisticated technology with the ideologies of the experience economy. The vehicle—known as the Cadillac luxury PAV pod concept MORE
Socialization-Enhancing Electric Vehicles
Socialization-Enhancing Electric Vehicles
The MINI Vision Urbanaut is Like a Living Room on Wheels
The MINI Vision Urbanaut has been shown off by the BMW Group as a next-generation transportation concept that would work to enhance the socialization capabilities of drivers and passengers alike.... MORE
Futuristic Vehicle Cockpits
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The Samsung Digital Cockpit 2020 Shows Off the Future at CES 2020
The Samsung Digital Cockpit 2020 has been shown off by the brand at CES 2020 as a glimpse into the future of what we could see being integrated into vehicles sooner than later. Developed by Samsung... MORE
Smart In-Car Information Systems
Smart In-Car Information Systems
Mercedes Announced Its New MBUX Hyperscreen Launching in 2022
Three years after Mercedes originally launched its MBUX in-car information system, it revealed the next-gen version of that system named the MBUX Hyperscreen that can learn from the driver. The... MORE

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