Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles

Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles

Two design studies of futuristic levitating vehicles by Yana Briggs: a taxi for New York City and a Mazda-sponsored project, both on display at the Art Center College of Design Degree Show 2012.


Era-Motive Concept

Yana Briggs had a series of models on display, including a yacht concept and a few automotive projects, both of which where able to levitate. One of these was a concept born from a business proposal for a new modern day taxi service.

Era-Motive Concept - Design Sketches Era-Motive Concept - Design Sketches

The Era-Motive utilizes an EmDrive propulsion system that allows the vehicle to hover one meter above existing road infrastructure.

Era-Motive Concept - Renderings Era-Motive Concept - Renderings

With an easily recognizable exterior design, the concept features a center driving position for the pilot and three seats for occupants at the rear.

Era-Motive Concept - Renderings

Era-Motive Concept - Renderings

Era-Motive Concept - Renderings

Era-Motive Concept - Scale Model

Thanks to the vehicle’s ability to elevate several feet off the ground, it has the capability to overcome adverse weather conditions such as snow and flood-ridden roadways as well as other road hazards.

Mazda Code M Concept

Mazda Code M Concept - Design Sketches Mazda Code M Concept - Design Sketches

The other project was a sponsored project called the Mazda Code M. Inspired by the falling motion of sycamore leaves and dynamic sculptures drawn into space through dance performance, “the idea was to conceptualize and envision the evolution of cars far out into the future and bring their design cues onto today’s traditional car package and drive train,” says Briggs.

Mazda Code M Concept - Design Sketches

Mazda Code M Concept - Design Sketches

In the end, two versions were created: one using the RX8 platform and a levitation vehicle propelled by Dyson bladeless fans.

Mazda Code M Concept Mazda Code M Concept Mazda Code M Concept Mazda Code M Concept - Scale Model

Check the other projects presented at the Art Center Degree Show 2012.

Image Gallery

Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles - Image 21
Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles - Image 24
Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles - Image 7
Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles - Image 29
Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles - Image 4
Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles - Image 9
Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles - Image 5
Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles - Image 8
Art Center 2012: Levitating Concept Vehicles - Image 35

Related Stories

Art Center 2012: Mazda – Soul of Motion Project

Art Center 2012: Mazda – Soul of Motion Project

The objective of this project developed by Ethan Anh Pham was to find a vehicle that created a link between Generation Y and Mazda.
Project Fenix by Ugur Sahin Design

Project Fenix by Ugur Sahin Design

Ugur Sahin Design celebrates its 15th Anniversary with the Project FENIX, a concept that pays homage to the iconic Ferrari F50.
Art Center 2012: Honda Kit Trac Project

Art Center 2012: Honda Kit Trac Project

Tazo Osawa envisions foreclosed city properties turning into urban farms by the year 2016. To fam the land, the Kit-Trac project is a small tractor for the modern day pioneer.

Comments

Leave a Comment

Newsletter

Get all the updates with our weekly newsletter!

Find a Car


Scroll To Top
Scroll To Bottom