This highly intuitive elevator from Hitachi and Japanese industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa is a modern twist on the traditional lift. Aesthetically, the elevator is stripped back with decorative pieces like mirrors and posters eliminated. Instead, a single handrail along its perimeter is the only accessory.
The elevator was designed to eliminate most people's tendency to stand off in the corner of the space. Instead, a more rounded design helps riders not isolate themselves too much. The modern concept also allows for a smoother delivery and escorts a person to their floor, instead of just providing a quick lift. The intuitive elevator will also replace traditional buttons with an LCD touch screen panel that will also display pictures of the building and floors to avoid confusion for new riders.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Intuitive Elevator Design
- The use of modern design elements and technologies to create elevators that are more user-friendly and engaging.
- Personalized User Experiences
- Utilizing touch screen panels and visual displays to offer customized elevator experiences for users.
- Elimination of Traditional Buttons
- Replacing conventional buttons with LCD touch screen panels to enhance functionality and eliminate confusion.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture and Interior Design
- Opportunity for architects and interior designers to incorporate intuitive elevator designs into their projects, enhancing the overall user experience of buildings.
- Elevator Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for elevator manufacturers to develop technologically advanced elevators that prioritize user comfort and engagement.
- Smart Building Technology
- Integration of touch screen panels and personalized user experiences in elevators presents opportunities for companies in the smart building technology industry to offer innovative solutions.
