# Taxi-Inspired Electric Scooters Public School Introduces a Mi Electric Scooter Inspired by Cabs By Amy Duong | Published 2018-10-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-electric References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/public-school-mi-electric-scooter/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/publicschoolnyc/?utm_source=ig_embed) Public School introduces a collaborative project done alongside China-based electronics label [Xiaomi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonebrand-electric-sedans) -- the duo drops a new iteration of the brand's very own [Mi Electric Scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armonia). The scooter is adorned in design cues that are true to Public School's original aesthetics, as it boasts a minimalist color palette. The hues that decorate the hi-tech piece include a blend of dark grey and anthracite, standing out with a [checkerboard pattern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-right-back) seen across the frontal tube. Additional details include PSNY motifs in a bright white hue and touches of vibrant red are seen across the braking system and wheel wires. The main design inspiration behind this collaborative project is drawn from New York City taxi cabs, seen through its checker patterns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Design:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate on creating customized versions of existing products. - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** Rise in demand for sleek and minimalist designs across various industries. - **Incorporating Influential Icons:** Leveraging popular cultural symbols to create unique and marketable products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Scooters:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in incorporating iconic design elements to create appealing and differentiated electric scooters. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for collaboration between fashion labels and tech companies to create unique and stylish products. - **Transportation:** Integrating design inspirations from different industries, such as taxi cabs, to enhance the aesthetics and user experience of vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Automotive Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-x-mclaren-special-edition.md) - [Battery-Powered Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gogoro.md) - [Collaborative Stylish Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-x-ciss-leopard-edition.md) - [Cybertruck-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-machine-p11.md) - [Electric Scooter Sharing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-sharing-system.md) - [Summer-Ready E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primavera-pic-nic.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter.md) - [Limited-Edition Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-electric-scooter.md)