Exploring the feeling of well being for Volvo cars
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Collaboration with Volvo design team and the UID Institute of design - Sweden
Volvo air
Context : Project with Volvo design and Umeå Institute of design, Sweden.
My role : Analysis, creative process, interior design from sketch to 3D modeling and visuals.
Team : Edwin Senger
Duration : 2 months
" Today electric cars have less impact,
What if tomorrow they could make a positive impact on the planet ? "
Analysing and understanding the volvo brand, the core values, conducting interview with people allow us to create a series of concepts.
" Creating a feeling of sense of achievement
by contributing to make better air for people. "
Package
Working to define the package and type of vehicle to work with.
VR explorations.
Using VR headset to design the central console, validate and test the package and ergonomics of the interior.
Volvo community.
The system allows you to connect with people from Volvo and share the drive together.
A shared space to discuss.
The layout and seat design allow an easier discussion with your guest.
A space to relax and take a moment.
The seat can be completely flatten down to put you in the best position to relax. Around your head is a space that diffuse colours and nature sounds to complete the relaxing experience.
3D interior visualisation.
Your essential can be store under the central console.
Clean air for the passengers.
Fresh filtered air is diffused with the outlets behind the seat.
Volvo air app.
Get an in depth review on your contribution and an overview of the most area of your cities so you know where to act.
Visualize your contributions.
At the center of the console, an artefact represent the contribution you have made to help cleaning the air.
When it is completely dark, it’s time to clean the filters. Volvo app suggest you to go on a little trip outside to recharge your own energy.
The outcome.
Is a car that allows you to make and visualize your positive contributions when filtering the air in your city. The spacious and confortable interior support your well being and can be transform to take a nap or in a space to share with people. The idea of well being extend outside the car with the Volvo app that suggest you to take a trip outside the city to also recharge your own batteries.
The team.
Edwin Senger
Exterior design
Pascal Grangier
Interior design
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