# Future Vehicle Seats 4NE1 is a Rollercoaster Ride By Ayman | Published 2008-02-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-seats-4ne1 References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/02/11/space-age-seating-roller-coaster-style/) & [student.designawards.au](http://www.student.designawards.com.au/application_detail.jsp?applicationID=3662) The future of vehicle seating looks like a rollercoaster ride! This new innovative design takes a whole new look at transportational seating arrangement and capabilities in the future. The 4NE1 is designed by Christopher Simmons, a student from Monash University, with the [elderly and physically impaired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility) in mind but as its name suggests (for anyone), anyone can use it, and kids might particularly enjoy the ride. Each chair has excellent properties for impact absorption in frontal and rear impact collisions and is further supported by an 'anti-whiplash' back rest that comes forward upon impact. The system is suspended from a roof and may be temporarily stored away on the roof ceiling, or removed completely from the vehicle to maximize space or for maintenance purposes. The seats will be made from a patent-pending lightweight fibre-composite developed by[Futuris Automotive](http://www.futuris.com.au/corp_automotive.asp), which has superb structural properties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Innovative Seating Design:** The 4NE1 introduces a new approach to vehicle seating arrangement and capabilities. - **Safety Enhancements in Vehicle Seats:** The 4NE1 features impact absorption and 'anti-whiplash' backrest, improving passenger safety. - **Lightweight Fiber-composite Materials:** The patent-pending lightweight fiber-composite developed by Futuris Automotive offers structural advantages for vehicle seats. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovations in seating design to enhance passenger experience and safety. - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can leverage the lightweight fiber-composite materials to optimize seating arrangements for space efficiency. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can adapt the innovative seating design to cater to the needs of elderly and physically impaired patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Near-Future Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-clio-vi.md) - [Accessible Amusement Park Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seatonwheels.md) - [Accessible Train Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteus-rail-interior-system.md) - [Pendulum Public Transport Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siemens.md) - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Tranquil Interior Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-seven.md) - [Eco Mobility Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-seat-concept.md) - [Rotating Vehicle Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-cockpit.md) - [Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discrete-wheelchair.md)