# Japanese Concept-Inspired Vehicles Daniel Arsham Launches a Remodeled Porsche 1955 ‘356 Speedster’ By Kanesa D | Published 2022-09-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-arsham-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/9/daniel-arsham-custom-porsche-356-bonsai) & [objectsivlife](https://objectsivlife.com/)  Daniel Arsham is introducing a new modified version of the [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche) 1955 ‘356 Speedster’ inspired by the Japanese concept of ‘[Wabi Sabi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kod-hotel),’ also known as “a world view that finds beauty and serenity in the simple, imperfect, and impermanent.” The ultra-rare two-seater convertible has been transformed into a unique vehicle thanks to Arsham, now boasting a raw brushed metal exterior. The interior is designed with Japanese textiles inspired by POGGY and BerBerJin director Yutaka Fujihara, while the open-top cabinet is designed using aged materials like indigo–dyed boro, Sashiko-stitched canvas, and Japanese denim. The vehicle is finished with a patinated bronze 3D cast on the rear engine grill, while a ‘Bonsai’ New York license plate refers to the vehicle’s name. Image Credit: Daniel Arsham ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Japanese-inspired Vehicle Modifications:** The trend of modifying vehicles with Japanese-inspired designs and materials presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive customization industry. - **Wabi Sabi Aesthetic in Automotive Design:** The incorporation of Wabi Sabi principles into automotive design presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury automobile industry. - **Art-inspired Vehicle Design:** The trend of designing vehicles as art pieces presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive and art industries. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Customization:** The incorporation of Japanese-inspired designs and materials in vehicle customization presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive customization industry. - **Luxury Automobiles:** The incorporation of Wabi Sabi principles in luxury automobile design presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury automobile industry. - **Automotive and Art Crossovers:** The trend of designing vehicles as art pieces presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive and art industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-928.md) - [Miniature Art Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Playful Art Character Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-labubu-project.md) - [Decayed Car Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-x-daniel-arsham.md) - [Life-Sized Car Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benedict-radcliffe-1.md) - [Car-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-arsham-11.md) - [All-Metal Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-928-e-concept.md) - [Luxury Swan Art Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-swan-art-car.md)