The Temporis concept is a design study of the interior of the Opel Corsa of 2020 created by Dutch student Bram Hendriks. The word ‘Temporis’ comes from tempere (control) and oris (expression). These terms reflect the interaction between the interior of the car and its passengers.

This idea for the interior of the future Opel Corsa was derived from a vision of the world in 2020: "Due to the increasing drive towards individualism, adults between 18 and 30 years old would have the urge to express themselves more."

"Also, the vehicles as such are believed to become more self-controlling. The mission of the project was to develop an interior concept that implements this ‘controlled expression’ and connects it to the Opel brand."

"The design of the car has been inspired by transparency, bursting elements, geometry, and the shape of a wing.

" Especially these two last terms reflect the design of Opel today and the direction in which the brand wishes to go. Good examples of these are the GTC and Meriva concepts. "

The design of the interior is characterized by the symmetrical instrument panel that seems to float as a wing. Visually, the outline of the instrument panel does not connect to the body panels of the interior.

The shiny centre stack bursts out of the panel, and because of this, it sticks out above the windscreen. Both the floating effect and the fact that the centre stack can be seen from outside the car, compliments the expressive character of the interior.

The mid-console between the front seats is physically separated from the instrument panel. However, to achieve a visual connection to the dashboard, it has been given the same shiny body panel. The bursting body section visually strengthens the storage space of the mid-consol.

The graphics and buttons have a circular shape. This geometry intensifies both the symmetrical language of the interior and the link with Opel.

The interaction wheel on top of the armrest enables the passenger to change the preferred interior conditions, such as the climate, ambience light, smell, and airflow.

The middle trackpad provides feedback with only one click; just like a regular button. The two gearshift buttons are located in front of the interaction wheel.

The centre stack creates personal ambience by changing colour and light intensity.

The colors of the side edges are lighter to emphasize the characterizing shape. Both the centre stack and its edges go behind the instrument panel to express the interior ambience from the inside to the outside of the car.

The LCD screen is invisible when turned off. It emphasizes the shiny centre stack and the floating controls underneath.

The interface includes audio, video, navigation, and organizing functions and can be controlled with the buttons, located under the LCD screen.

The circular line on top of the steering wheel gives the driver an indication of one’s driving.

With different colors, the steering wheel can rate one’s driving behaviour, efficiency and the road conditions. This controlling feature in particular has been designed for young adults.

About the Designer

Bram Hendriks was born on 12 June 1985 in Zevenaar, The Netherlands. He has a BSc in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology and has recently completed the first term of the MA Vehicle Interiors at Coventry University, as part of an exchange programme.

In the past he has participated in the Vehicle Design Summit international project (www.indigostudiodelft.nl)

He is currently looking for a graduation position to complete his MSc Strategic Product Design/Automotive at Delft University of Technology.

Contact details

• Email: hendriks.rb@gmail.com
• Telephone: (+31) 643 070 176

(Image Courtesy: Bram Hendriks)