Artistic Work From Volvo's Designer

An incredible work will Volvo show to enliven the event Detroit Motor Show, in January 2009. Namely Volvo S60 Concept. Together with the company of Swedish origin glass, Orrefors, Volvo will suppress the newest model of the product with the console-based hand made crystal.

Design of the center console that is see-through as the flow of water that connects to the instrument panel to the rear seat back. In fact, Volvo Design Director Steve Mattin explains, the product is the result of unlimited imagination and creativity. Namely how to adopt a full Scandinavian design in its work.

Transparent console itself seated on the rubber ball. Light beam from the light source is hidden, to bring the elegant feeling from crystal and provide a great sensation to the rider. "Area glass or glass that is knowledgeable of the design of modern Swedish architecture," said Mattin.

Not a bit of time and energy needed by experts in Orrefors to design this unique console. "The form of waves and a little indentation and dimensional need a right requirements, are two interesting challenges that we must face," said Orrefors design manager Gunilla Arvidsson.

Crystal, said Arvidsson, is a living material formed by people who live well. "We are not working with tolerance even tenth millimeters. Moreover, we are talking a matter of a large sheet glass here, "he said.

Although there is no restriction in the process of creation, the concept of the console with the crystal is so detail. The result, as seen: lengthwise perfectly on the side of the seat to the rear. At the bottom, 4 control iconic rotary out made from glass panels. Meanwhile, in the middle, there is a remote control that can be moved.

To adjust, the rod transmission also made flexible, with the standard horizontal position for the automatic transmission. However, the position can also be modified for the needs. In addition, available parking brake and the starter button on the console also has two cup holders.

"We remain focused on safety and ergonomics. With the location of the operation of the key one level with the screen navigation, drivers need only a horizontal eye movement to know the sources of information to one another, "said Mattin.

Volvo' design house, with the rattle of glass to explore the thick forest in the south of Sweden was fun. The fine lines of the Orrefors products have become a real source of inspiration for us. "Now its a good time to use the crystal as materials in the car concept," he said.

Orrefors for themselves, as the automotive suppliers debut in the world provides new inspiration creativity. "Volvo design center console is a form of artistic products industry as well as its function. This product directly provide inspiration for the application in the area to another, "said Gunilla Arvidsson. However, just reminded, this is only a concept. Volvo will not enter the S60 to massive production next.

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