The N6 designed by Matteo Gentile is a banana-shaped personal vehicle which can, as one can assume from the images, carry just one person. The wheels are made of tubeless tires supported by a steel frame. The vehicle is low-slung making getting on and off easy, without having to make the effort to jump down. The steering is cushioned providing the driver a nice resting place for his arms.
Implications - With so many new stresses emerging each day in modern society, consumers are looking for ways to relieve themselves. Products that feature a whimsical element are appealing to those who desire some sort of entertainment while completing their everyday responsibilities.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Whimsical Transportation
- Designing personal transportation options with a fun and whimsical element can appeal to customers seeking entertainment while completing daily responsibilities.
- Low-slung Vehicles
- Creating vehicles with a low-slung design can provide easy accessibility for drivers and passengers, offering a potential innovation opportunity for the automotive industry.
- Cushioned Steering
- Incorporating cushioned steering into vehicles can offer a comfortable and restful driving experience, representing a potential disruption for the automotive industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Automotive
- The automotive industry has an opportunity to innovate by incorporating a fun and whimsical element into personal transportation options.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can incorporate whimsical elements into products to offer consumers an escape from daily stresses while completing their responsibilities.
- Sporting Goods
- The sporting goods industry has an opportunity to create vehicles for sporting activities with low-slung designs for easy accessibility and cushioned steering for comfort.
