I recently returned from the absolutely awe-inspiring North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and one of the highlights of the show was the 2012 Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept.
I met with Cadillac designer Christine Park, who gets a lot of inspiration from the fashion world, and she told me that the idea behind the design comes from an orchid flower, and trust me, the car is just as beautiful.
Anyway, check out more on the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept, as well as other awesome automobiles on Trend Hunter, below.
What's Driving This Trend
- Orchid-inspired Design
- Design inspiration from nature is a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries looking to elevate aesthetic appeal and increase consumer engagement.
- Fashion-influenced Design
- Inspiration from fashion offers a pathway for industries from automotive to furniture to elevate aesthetic appeal, product lineups and creativity.
- High-end Concept Cars
- Developing unique and innovative concept cars catered towards luxury market niches presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive Industry
- Creating bold designs inspired by nature and fashion offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry to enhance brand appeal, attract new customers and differentiate from competitors.
- Fashion Industry
- Collaborative opportunities with other industries, such as those in the automotive and furniture sectors for instance, afford the fashion industry the chance to extend its creative and aesthetic influence while increasing product diversity for consumers.
- Furniture Industry
- Integrating fashion and natural-inspired designs to create high-end furniture pieces creates a disruptive innovation opportunity by expanding market appeal, enhancing aesthetic value and differentiating product offerings from competitors in the furniture industry.
