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Northern Lights-Inspired Trains

The Aurora Train Features an Exterior Color-Changing OLED Panel

— November 15, 2011 — Autos
The Aurora Train is a futuristic refresher of a centuries-old mode of transportation. The Aurora Train is a colorful train inspired by the aurora borealis and the panther of all things.

The Aurora Train gets its name and unique exterior from the northern lights, whereas its sleek and all-black body comes from the panther. The Aurora Train has a unique body designed with a color-changing OLED board. The board is designed to show everything from digital art to maps, ensuring that the exterior of the train is just as bright and engaging as the inside. The interior of the train is bright and vibrant, bearing much in common with the cabins of Virgin Airline planes. While the classic train (boxy and boring) may still keep chugging along for a few more years, designs such as the Aurora Train can't be kept off the tracks forever.
Trend Themes
1. Color-changing OLED Panels - Disruptive innovation opportunities: integrating color-changing OLED panels into various industries, such as transportation, architecture, and advertising.
2. Futuristic Train Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunities: creating innovative and visually appealing train designs that enhance the passenger experience and attract more travelers.
3. Bright and Engaging Exteriors - Disruptive innovation opportunities: exploring ways to incorporate vibrant and interactive exteriors into different industries, including transportation, hospitality, and retail.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunities: transforming traditional modes of transportation, such as trains, with futuristic designs and advanced technologies.
2. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunities: incorporating color-changing OLED panels into building facades to create dynamic and visually stunning structures.
3. Advertising - Disruptive innovation opportunities: utilizing color-changing OLED panels for interactive and attention-grabbing advertising displays in various locations and industries.
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