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The Alfa Romeo USD Barchetta Has Separate Spaces for Driver and Passenger

— May 7, 2020 — Autos
The conceptual Alfa Romeo USD Barchetta has been designed by Ugur Sahin Design as a sporty transportation solution that offers a modern iteration of a number of the brands classic sports cars. The supercar draws design inspiration from the TZ1 and the 1981 Giulietta Barchetta, and highlights a V-shaped hood that is accented by a series of LED headlights that sit about a series of vertical air intakes. The rear of the vehicle is also accented by LED lighting in the form of a single strip that goes from left to right to create a demure aesthetic from afar.

The conceptual Alfa Romeo USD Barchetta puts separated cockpits in the limelight to allow riders to enjoy their own space, which could be a nod to current social distancing measures.

Trend Themes

  1. Split-cockpit Supercars — The trend towards split-cockpit supercars allows for personal space while driving, which could lead to innovations in vehicle safety and comfort.
  2. Design Inspired Supercars — The use of design inspiration to create new supercars highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by reimagining classic designs.
  3. LED Lighting Accentuation — The trend towards LED lighting accentuation in automotive design presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in lighting technology and energy efficiency.

Industry Implications

  1. Automotive — The split-cockpit design trend in supercars could lead to the development of innovative safety and comfort features in future automotive designs.
  2. Industrial Design — The use of classic designs to inspire new supercar models highlights opportunities for innovation in the industrial design industry to reimagine classic designs for modern use cases.
  3. Lighting — The trend towards LED lighting accentuation in automotive design presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in lighting technology and energy efficiency in the lighting industry.
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