Duration:

14 weeks

Skills:

market research| concept development

Software:

SolidWorks | Keyshot | Gravity Sketch

Designer:

Xinyang Hou

Background

Road Trip Experience as a Backseat Passenger Can Be Better

Market Research

65% Desire Vehicles That Adapt to Different Lifestyles

70% Value an Enjoyable Space for Backseat Passengers

60% Eager to Use the Backseat for Productive Activities

McKinsey & Company Report (2020)

J.D. Power Mobility Study (2021)

Deloitte Global Automotive Consumer Study (2021)

What if

Exploration

Possibilities

How it Works

Mesh Chair can Maximize Free Room Space

The newly designed seat is thinner than the original and provides more space for storage and the truck bed.

How to Change Seat Direction

To achieve better ergonomics and protection, seat boosters can be angled using hinge joints.

Ergonomics for Safety

Our body can become more stuck in the seat when there is a front cushion, even if the seat bottom is not angled.

without front cushion

with front cushion

Form Direction

Form Exploration

Form Exploration

Rear Space Possibilities

Providing Options for Backseat Passengers to Enjoy the Journey

Additional Storage

Future

Exploration Process