# iPhone-Inspired Cars Honda Play is Apple's iPhone-Inspired Convertible Small Car By manzil | Published 2011-02-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-play References: [automotto](http://www.automotto.com/entry/sung-hyun-kims-honda-play-is-a-motorbike-convertible-car/) & [cardesign.ru](http://www.cardesign.ru/articles/projects/2011/02/14/4508) Automobile designer Sung Hyun Kim's Honda Play is a futuristic convertible car that incorporates several functionalities of an Apple product. Deriving the design from Apple's iPhone, Honda Play can easily be converted into a motorbike, making it perfect for traffic-congested cities. Bearing an exterior design which is comparable with the skin and bones of a human body, the Apple iPod-inspired Honda Play seems to be a perfect vehicle for city commuters. **Implications** - REPETITION FIRST SENTENCE Due to consumer demand for more products that feature a futuristic design, businesses should market more of their products with this design. More products are surfacing with this aesthetic, and by using this use of technological design, corporations can connect with the need of the consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 35% | 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 - **Futuristic Design:** Businesses should market more products with a futuristic design to cater to consumer demand and connect with their needs. - **Convertible Functionality:** Incorporating convertible functionality in cars, inspired by Apple's iPhone, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry. - **Traffic-friendly Vehicles:** The development of traffic-friendly vehicles, such as the iPhone-inspired Honda Play, presents an opportunity for car manufacturers to provide solutions for traffic-congested cities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the trend of iPhone-inspired cars to create innovative and technologically advanced vehicles. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore collaborations with car manufacturers to incorporate iPhone-inspired design and functionalities in their products. - **Urban Transportation:** The urban transportation industry can benefit from the trend of traffic-friendly vehicles by developing innovative mobility solutions for crowded cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech Brand Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ava-concept.md) - [Patent-Inspired Tech Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-car-concept.md) - [Sculpted Tech Brand Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-icar-concept.md) - [360-Degree Maneuverable Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-twoseater-pod.md) - [Tech Brand Vehicle Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-car.md) - [Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prologue.md) - [Weekend Excursion City Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbox-urban-mobility.md) - [Revived Retro Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-hpx-concept.md) - [Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-ev.md)