# Illuminated Music-Reactive Vehicles The 'IRIS' Conceptual Electric Car Creates a Light Show By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-electric-car References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/05/01/this-futuristic-volkswagen-dj-inspired-cars-roof-lets-music-lovers-display-their-beats/) The '[IRIS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-iris-etrike)' conceptual electric car has been designed by Arturo Tedeschi and Maurizio Degni as a transportation solution that integrates a vibrant aesthetic for onlookers to ogle at. The two-seater vehicle comes as a compact transportation solution that would provide drivers with a simple way to get around town, while also offering them a way to show off their personality. This is thanks to a reactive light-covered roof section that would allow drivers to sync it with their music to give other motorists and citizens alike a show. The 'IRIS' conceptual electric car was modeled to fit in with the [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-life) vehicle range and was digitally presented to the brand at the Future Technology for Car Design event. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Music-reactive Vehicles:** Opportunity for creating electric cars with reactive light-covered roof sections that sync with drivers' music. - **Vibrant Transportation Solutions:** Opportunity to design compact electric vehicles that combine aesthetics and functionality for a personalized commuting experience. - **Integrated Aesthetic Features:** Opportunity to integrate eye-catching design elements, such as reactive lights, into transportation solutions to captivate onlookers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automakers to innovate by incorporating reactive light features into electric vehicles. - **Entertainment Technology:** Opportunity for developing technology that syncs music with lighting design elements in vehicles for a captivating audiovisual experience. - **Personal Transportation:** Opportunity to enhance personal electric transportation options by integrating aesthetic elements that allow individuals to express their personality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Changing Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i-vision-dee.md) - [Emoting-Grille Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-vision-dee.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-experimental.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Interactive LED Display Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphi-z.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Weather-Inspired Autonomous Car Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-la-mto.md)