# Bug-Inspired Cars of the Future The Insecta By TrendHead | Published 2008-10-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-inspired-concept-car References: [carbodydesign](http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2008/10/17-insecta-concept/) Shao Yung Yeh, the Taiwanese designer of the 'Insecta' concept vehicle, says he drew inspiration from insects and nature when creating this [futuristic car design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-turismo). Bugs naturally feature [aerodynamic, mobile and elastic shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-99x)--exactly the silhouettes that designers seek to emulate. This [concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecollection) is a futuristic looking thing for sure, and definitely complements the grasshopper it was inspired by. It has a very light and agile expression for a car, but I’m not sure I would feel very protected in that thing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bug-inspired Design:** Exploring new ways to incorporate the aerodynamic and mobile shapes of insects into product designs. - **Nature-inspired Innovation:** Utilizing the efficiencies and adaptability found in nature to create innovative products and solutions. - **Futuristic Vehicle Concepts:** Designing vehicles that challenge traditional notions of car design and prioritize agility and lightness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Integrating bug-inspired design principles into the development of futuristic vehicles and car components. - **Product Design Industry:** Applying nature-inspired innovation to improve the functionality and aesthetics of various consumer products. - **Transportation Industry:** Exploring the potential of futuristic vehicle concepts to revolutionize transportation systems and mobility solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Streamlined Digital EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept.md) - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-nine.md)