# Sedan-Inspired Sapceships The Ora-Ito UFO Sculpture Created in Collaboration With Citroen By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ora-ito-ufo References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2011/05/17/ufo-citroen/) & [ora-ito](http://www.ora-ito.com/) The future of transportation is always a hot topic for scientists, designers, car manufacturers and more, and the Ora-Ito UFO sculpture is sure to ignite another round of conversation and debate. This [sleek spaceship design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept) might look very sci-fi, but it is actually a [hybrid design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar) inspired by the common sedan car, in particular the classic [Citroen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under) DS. Designed in collaboration with Citroen, the Ora-Ito UFO concept was recently presented during the Milan Design Week 2011 Mutation Exhibition. A continuation from Ora-Ito and Citroen's first exploration into this type of transportation, [Evo-Mobil](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evo-mobil), it certainly has set the bar higher yet again. Considering the Ora-Ito UFO's almost stereotypical design, I wouldn't be surprised if children and sci-fi fans fall head over heels for it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 9% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Future of Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing advanced hybrid vehicles inspired by unconventional designs. - **Sleek Spaceship Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating futuristic and aesthetically pleasing transportation concepts. - **Hybrid Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in combining elements from different industries to create unique and functional transportation solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing and manufacturing hybrid vehicles with unconventional designs. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating futuristic and sleek designs for various industries, including transportation. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in catering to children and sci-fi fans by offering unique and futuristic-themed products and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit.md) - [Galactic Electric Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-928.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-rav4-dark-side-performance-concept.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Tech Brand Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ava-concept.md) - [Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkm-20.md)