# Sleek Lumber-Clad Cruisers The Citroen Origin Combines Old and New Aesthetics into a Swift Design By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-origin References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/20/curious-looking-citroen/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/shimc) The integration of timber and metal into one vehicle might conjure images of old station wagons and other automobiles with less-than-streamlined appearances. The [Citroen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under) [Origin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canam-electric-motorcycles) couldn't be more different from this expected image, managing to own the modern mash-up of lacquered wood and sculpted steel. The light lustrous body might make you wonder if Changwoo Shim had [yacht design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-performance-ev-concept) in mind when he came up with this futuristic concept car -- you'll see a ship pictured in one of the renderings. When viewed from above, the phrase "decked out" really rings true. Black bolt detailing around the hood, the cabin and the rear of the vehicle enhance the Citroen Origin's appearance of rooftop terraces. The crisp contoured armor below may have sought some inspiration from sandy beaches and the steady waves of the ocean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Timber-metal Integration:** The Citroen Origin showcases the trend of integrating timber and metal into one vehicle design, providing opportunities for other industries to explore this combination. - **Futuristic Concept Cars:** The sleek and modern design of the Citroen Origin represents the trend of futuristic concept cars, presenting potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Nautical Inspirations:** The yacht-inspired aesthetic of the Citroen Origin highlights the trend of incorporating nautical elements into automotive design, opening avenues for creative innovation in both the marine and automotive industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the trend of timber-metal integration and futuristic concept cars to create new and unique vehicle designs. - **Furniture:** The combination of timber and metal in the Citroen Origin presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the furniture industry to create innovative and stylish pieces. - **Marine:** The nautical inspirations in the design of the Citroen Origin offer the marine industry a chance to explore new design concepts that combine automotive and marine elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Wood-Paneled Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-nissan-ariya-surfwagon-concept.md) - [Lighting-Wrapped Concept Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-coupe.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Opulent Americana EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-model-l100-concept.md) - [Sleek Scandinavian SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-xc.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Streamlined Digital EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept.md)