This design feat pushes the boundaries of "eco-friendly cars," taking the concept of cardboard cars from something you'd associate with a child's playtime to a fully functioning sedan made entirely from sheets of laser-cut cardboard.
This vehicle is made up of 1,700 pieces of cardboard -- from the dashboard to the hubcaps, it is certifiably environmentally friendly. The incredible origami-like automobile has functioning headlights, rolling wheels, opening doors and an electric engine. While it would be unwise to take it out for a spin in the rain, the car is in fact drivable.
The concept of designing realistic cardboard cars arose from the many problems associated with diesel engines that have come out of the Volkswagen scandal. While the car will not actually be for sale, it will be on display at the UK's Grand Designs Live Show, undoubtedly inspiring awe and sparking conversation.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Eco-friendly Cars
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and techniques to create fully functional and sustainable vehicles.
- Functional Cardboard Designs
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of cardboard as a versatile and eco-friendly material for various products beyond toys and packaging.
- Origami-like Automobiles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine design and engineering principles to create innovative and foldable vehicles with unique aesthetic appeal.
Where This Applies
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to transform the automotive industry into a more eco-friendly and innovative sector.
- Packaging and Materials
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cardboard alternatives with advanced properties to revolutionize packaging and material industries, reducing reliance on plastic.
- Design and Engineering
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate origami-inspired design principles into various industries, ranging from automotive to architecture, for enhanced functionality and creativity.
