You've got your sports cars and trucks, your motorboats, yachts and personal jets, and the best elements of each come together in the Volkswagen Aqua concept. The curious-looking hovercraft was designed by 21-year-old Yuhan Zhang, an industrial design student of Xihua University, and it's not surprising to learn that the CDN Car Design Awards shortlisted her invention.
The aerodynamic appearance of the vehicle match the car manufacturer's smooth aesthetic, but the flat-nosed automotive takes on a form much more complementary to its role of coasting by means of air and over water.
The cutting-edge concept is hardly a stretch from the way one would use a motor vehicle, but snowy mountains, lakes and wetlands will no longer impose a impasse for anyone driving the Volkswagen Aqua.
Amphibious All-Terrain Autos
Volkswagen Aqua Will Cope with the Changing Chinese Landscape
Trend Themes
1. Amphibious Vehicles - Opportunity to develop vehicles that can seamlessly navigate both land and water, enabling travel in diverse terrains.
2. Hybrid Transportation - Potential to create innovative vehicles that combine elements of cars, boats, and aircraft, offering a versatile and efficient mode of transportation.
3. Youth-led Design - Rise of young designers like Yuhan Zhang who bring fresh perspectives and develop unique concepts that challenge traditional norms.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Potential for automotive companies to invest in research and development to create amphibious vehicles with increased capabilities and functionality.
2. Transportation - Opportunity for transportation industry players to explore and invest in the development of hybrid vehicles that can navigate various terrains and offer a seamless travel experience.
3. Design - Growing demand for innovative and unconventional designs in the automotive industry, creating opportunities for young designers to contribute disruptive ideas.