Topview based on traditional korean gardens.
In-Yun
Vehicle Concept Design (TD1)
2024
This vehicle explores “Hitting Mung” by In-Yun, the feeling of meeting an old friend, creating the ideal environment to discover new territories and oneself. The exterior presents passengers with a ceremony as they enter the car. Based on the traditional Korean garden architecture the interior splits the space into a front garden and a back garden that both serve different modes. The design also features an exploration mode where steering shells appear. The control shells allow the speed to be adjusted by moving the hands forward and double tapping for cruise control.
‘Hitting Mung’ – What if a South Korean wellness trend inspired sustainable automobility in 2030?
TD1 - 15 hp - ten weeks - fall term 2023
Background
The general ambition was to envision how a very particular wellness trend originated in South Korea could inspire the creation of multiple automotive concepts for the Hyundai brand. What if the user experience with the vehicle could help people to take care of themselves, spacing out and recharging their mental capacity to better cope with stress and the day-to-day challenges? ‘Hitting Mung’ can be compared to meditation and mindfulness, a principle also found in Zen Buddhism.
Process
Vehicle design methodology going from basic information gathering, concept definition, 2D ideation, concept selection, 3D development and presentation phases were covered. Students worked in teams of two, defining interior and exterior attributes for a shared concept.
Demi Driessen
Master's Programme in Transportation Design
Shi Cao
Master's Programme in Transportation Design
The creation mode, a table appears to make the seat turn into a workspace.
Steering shells. A new way of steering that accelerates by moving the hand forward on the black area. Steering is created by moving to the sides.
Point-of-views with the heads-up display.
The transformation of the seat. As a foxtail wrapping around your legs.
