# Unconventional Convertibles The Automotive Predictions of Steven M. Johnson are Engrossing By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steven-m-johnson References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/24/car-trunks-and-drawers/) & [patentdepending](http://www.patentdepending.com/Patent_Depending/Products_&_Predictions.html) Cars have been conventionally accepted as vehicles for ourselves and our things, but the inventions of Steven M. Johnson seem to still be a few hundred kilometers ahead. Picture a pickup truck with your wardrobe in the back. From picnicars to solar cooker wagons, pre-dented dragsters and cardiac cars, the 2010 illustrated predictions of Steven M. Johnson for the future of automotive design have changed little since the 1980s. As compelling concepts, it's about time some of these were realized. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vehicle Customization:** Innovative designs like wardrobe-carrying pickup trucks indicate a trend towards personalized and adaptable vehicles. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Solar cooker wagons and other unconventional concepts suggest a growing interest in environmentally sustainable automotive solutions. - **Health-focused Vehicles:** The concept of cardiac cars points to a trend of integrating health and wellness features into automobiles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The unconventional automotive predictions present opportunities for manufacturers to explore new innovative designs and materials. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The wardrobe-carrying pickup trucks create potential for collaborations between the automotive industry and fashion brands. - **Renewable Energy:** The solar cooker wagons highlight a potential market for companies involved in solar energy and sustainable power solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Retro Off-Road Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-concept.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Weekend Excursion City Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbox-urban-mobility.md) - [Rugged Low-Poly Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-pickup-concept.md)