# Student Sourced Luxury Cars Bentley Concept Cars by Royal College of Art Students By TopDog | Published 2010-02-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-concept-cars References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/01/rca-design-students-collaborate-with-bentley-on-the-flying-b-of/) & [motorauthority](http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1042198_students-envisage-bentleys-of-the-future-with-new-design-concepts) When it comes to finding the right creative skills to design and develop next gen [Bentley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-mulliner-inspired-by-china) concept cars, Bentley knows where to find it. The design team at Bentley decided to go straight to the source when they employed the skills of some talented [Royal College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd) students. From ultra-high performance to gorgeous grills, check out this gallery of student sourced Bentley concept cars. Who knows, you may be taking a peak into the future of [luxury cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-century). **Implications** - Of the 18 students who received tutelage from Crwee's lead exterior designer Raul Pires, four top candidates emerged -- Marten Wallgren (Sweden), Mikka Heikkinen (Finland), David Seeing (Germany) and Bora Kim (South Korea) were shortlisted for further collaborations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Student Sourced Luxury Cars:** The trend of luxury car manufacturers collaborating with design students to create innovative concept cars. - **Next Gen Bentley Concept Cars:** The trend of Bentley employing talented design students to develop cutting-edge concept cars for the brand. - **Future of Luxury Cars:** The trend of showcasing concept cars designed by students that potentially indicate the direction of luxury car design in the future. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** The industry of luxury car makers that can benefit from collaborating with design students to bring fresh and innovative ideas to their vehicle designs. - **Automotive Design Education:** The industry of educational institutions specializing in automotive design that can enhance their curriculum by partnering with luxury car manufacturers for student projects. - **Concept Car Exhibition:** The industry of concept car exhibitions and shows that can feature the work of talented design students and offer a glimpse into the future of luxury car design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese Culture Car Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-mulliner-inspired-by-china.md) - [Sneaker Designer-Collaborative Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-spur-1.md) - [Opulent Custom-Finish SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley.md) - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md) - [Sustainable Luxury Vehicle Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssean-edition.md) - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [1920s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-blower-jnr.md) - [Minimalist Luxury Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-concept.md) - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md)