Bruno Arena | GIZMODO.cz

While we bask in the glory of massive leaps in the automotive sector, the next big thing to look forward to is innovative inspirations that challenge the traditional molds of automotive design. That’s why intuitive designers like Bruno Arena envision how things are going to be like a few years down the line. His Polestar concept was a good example of modular vehicle chassis that’s imbibed with the flexibility of use and also looks aesthetically pleasing. Bruno has another design up his sleeve which seems straight out of a Sci-Fi movie, fit for a Tron Legacy sequel. This is the Renault LC Zeroventi concept, made for the future of humanity which seems to be heading towards automated mobility while enhancing the commute experience.

While one would look for a nature-inspired or a retro vehicle inspired design, Bruno follows a very radical approach. He derives the basic inspiration for the Renault LC Zeroventi from the “architectural cubism” of Le Corbusier’s best works. He also infuses the traces of completely unrelated things like a USB storage drive and vinyl player (apparent in the side pods and the boot section) to add uniqueness to the blueprint. That explains the geometrical design of the concept, exemplified by the see-through solarium-like aesthetics. The driving position is similar to how a driver would seat in a motorsports car (Formula-1 to be precise), and the aerodynamic design points towards a high-speed adrenaline-inducing rush.

The car has storage space up front and 360-degree audio to encapsulate the driver with spatial audio for a sublime driving experience. Since it is a single-seated electric car, it is made for pure driving fun. And yes, the completely closed driving section can make a few people claustrophobic, so that needs to be kept in mind before jumping into the driving seat!

Designer: Bruno Arena

We see a lot of concept models of cars and bikes, but very few designers go beyond that in a bid to improve the rest of the automotive sector. Polestar OnTour is a concept trailer that is straight out of the future! It was born out of the need to make loading and unloading a more convenient process in larger trailers or trucks. And trailers, in general, also needed an aesthetic makeover so while the team was onto making the functionality better, they also made the form 10x cooler than the usual trailer that we see on the roads….and it looks nothing like any automotive shape we’ve seen!

This conceptual Polestar is a 10-wheeler modular trailer that can fit the different needs of different industries. It comes with a small-tall container, medium container, and a construction set-up too. The flexible trailer ring makes it easy to load or unload cargo and also change out containers without the effort it would take had it been a traditional trailer. The sloping windshield is something that really stands apart from the stereotypical trailers we see. It looks like it glides on the highway despite the fact that its rectangular, forward-leaning shape can slow down the speed. Because of its versatile containers, it can be used to transport mass shipments in crisis or even serve as an everyday warehouse truck.

The design of the Polestar is sleek and angular but the edges are rounded off – makes it look less like a sharp, evil container on wheels and more like a futuristic tour bus! While Polestar is still a conceptual trailer, it resembles many modern electric automotive vehicles and it would be brilliant to have a large electric trailer so we can reduce the environmental impact of the product transportation and shipping. We all know the amount of Amazon packages we order and it would be cool to see a Polestar trailer pull up at the warehouse instead of the fuel-burning old truck. Volvo, are you listening?

Designer: Bruno Arena