# Modern Intuitive Elevators This Elevator Replaces Buttons with an LCD Touch Screen Panel By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuitive-elevator References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/14/naoto-fukasawa-hitachi-minimal-elevator-industrial-product-design/) & [naotofukasawa](http://www.naotofukasawa.com/Projects_home_e.html) This highly intuitive elevator from [Hitachi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachi-shower-heater) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiq-colorluxe-washing-machine) that will also display pictures of the building and floors to avoid confusion for new riders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Glass Home Elevators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-homelift.md) - [Attachable Smart Elevator Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evw-1.md) - [Tactile Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-design-concept.md) - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [Japanese Design Shower Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachi-shower-heater.md) - [Shifting Knob Infotainment Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-car-dashboard-concept.md) - [Circular Concierge Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-concierge.md) - [Smart Home Control Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kocom-the-frame.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md)