# Organically Shredded Vehicles Sangmin Lee's Citroen Metronest is Inspired by a Bird's Nest By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-metronest References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/citroen-metronest-an-all-electric-car-inspired-by-a-birds-nest/) & [cardesign.ru](http://www.cardesign.ru/articles/projects/2011/06/30/4758/) At first glance, the [Citroen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under) Metronest concept car looks as though it has been shredded from the inside out by a grizzly bear or other ferocious animal. Although that is most certainly not the case, the design does involve the influence of the wildlife. It was inspired by a [bird's nest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-2). Designed by Sangmin Lee as a graduation project of Korean Hong-ik University, the Citroen Metronest is an [all-electric concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next) that meshes the human world with an organic one. Although the Citroen Metronest has a very sporty look, which signals a masculine tendency for speed and domination on the road, the ultimate purpose of this design is more maternal. The structure basically focuses on protection, ventilation and heat regulation, just like a nest does. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Organic-inspired Car Design:** Opportunities for integrating nature-inspired concepts in vehicle design to improve comfort and protection. - **Eco-friendly Transportation Solutions:** Innovations in electric cars and sustainable materials for car manufacturing to decrease carbon footprint. - **Integrated Vehicle Comfort Systems:** Trends toward designing cars for increased passenger comfort and well-being, including ventilation and heat regulation features. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunities for car manufacturers to develop eco-friendly designs that cater to trends in passenger comfort and well-being. - **Sustainable Materials Industry:** Innovations in sustainable materials that can be used in car manufacturing for a more eco-friendly end product. - **Green Technology Industry:** Opportunities for developing and promoting eco-friendly transportation solutions to reduce carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Weather-Inspired Autonomous Car Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-la-mto.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-nine.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md)