Theres nothing better than Frank pulling out a Bic pen and demonstrating his genius on paper

@philippsagi3967

2 жыл бұрын

@@ilgwent8061 Obviously you dont understand much about car design ...

@carldavis391

2 жыл бұрын

I agree..I was wondering if it was black or blue ink tho..I see it's black ink..✍️

I always love how Frank tries to push technology to its limits; it gives me so many ideas on my own passion projects. I also like the amount of wood in the car almost as if no matter how far we go we are still intertwined with nature.

Hey frank, as an engineer at Mercedes-Benz I can tell you that with current technology, we can’t have so much glass in the interior for trim pieces and entire dashboards, due to safety hazards. In the event of the crash, the glass will act as a projectile, that could hit the passengers in the chest, head, eyes etc. it’s feasible, but not with current costs and technology.

@chingimunthali9764

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts regarding the amount glass.

@ii7317

2 жыл бұрын

As Frank said multiple times, the designers design the future, not the current tech because this is where we might be possibly going, not where we already are. However I'm totally with you on the safety concerns.

@VinWeiLee27171

2 жыл бұрын

he's sponsored by glass company, but keep what you're doing, I still love real luxury materials like wood and leather when I'm in a car.

@Andreas-yt9wv

2 жыл бұрын

First thing to think about is how do you get rid of all the finger prints, safety is second XD

@SpeedIng80

2 жыл бұрын

Similar thoughts from an engineer at a nearby competitor, though not involved in interior development ;-)

I sometimes can't believe how lucky we are to just have access to someone like Frank, with all his experience and expertise, posting stuff like this--and all for free. Accessible to all. I love it

@blvckskull7954

2 жыл бұрын

True! Frank is a legend

Tactile feedback is important to me, although, sound effects can be an effective feedback mechanism for capacitive touch switches. With glass cockpits, an important parameter is always viewing angle. The user should be able to see and use the display, even if they are not positioned directly in front it the display. Finally brightness, I have an aftermarket (EONON) unit in my car which is useless in almost all daylight. Really enjoyed this video, keep pushing the limits!

@Toasterskirt

2 жыл бұрын

I feel that tactile feedback is very important too, but having used the trackpads of a macbook and others (where you don't physically press anything, but instead have a feedback via vibration motor), it feels just like the real thing. So I think it might be possible without physical buttons.

@gerardmontgomery280

2 жыл бұрын

Haptic feedback is ok but I'll miss proper switches when they're gone. I'm glad that bikes by their nature still use thumb controls.

It looks like the bridge of the enterprise, stunning… I’d like to have a northern lights show above my roof liner

Day 100 asking Frank to review Vision Gran Turismo cars

In regards to your ending question, I an a firm believer that there is a place for both the traditional and the tech-focused styles. Car interior design is getting closer and closer to home interior design, and we see that in home interiors there is a fine appreciation for both the classic elegance, but also the modern clean and technological approach. Having both options available offers a richness and diversity that allows you to appreciate exactly what suits you. In my mind the different approaches to interior design should not be fighting, but rather seen as a support to each other, a way to balance each other out. Classic seems even more sophisticated when it's put up next to a tech screen utopia, and vice versa. However we approach interior design, I do believe that a common aspect that we should do our best to maintain, is the appreciation for the materials themselves and the volumes, surfacing, reflections, etc that we can adjust and polish to add that sense of craftsmanship. Now, whether craftsmanship means a hardened experienced craftsman putting his soul into the work, or if its the ultimate precision machining done by a host of robots to achieve pinnacle surface treatments and allignments, both are equally valuable. As long as we don't lose our sense of appreciation for finer work and attention to details.

@BobKenge

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. I also think the future of car design will offer spaces that engage the driver or detach the occupants from the driving experience to introduce them in a form of augmented reality and/or Virtual reality.

What I like about it is the that "screens" are fully integrated / moulded into the interior shape of the car. This is definitely the future, and once this seamless integration of technology becomes a reality, the cars of today with big sticky-outy screens planted on the dash are going to look laughably archaic.

@changsangma1915

2 жыл бұрын

In the future display technology will move beyond glassy screens....like holograms & also tactile surface projections that BMW showcased with the Vision Next 100 concept.

I do like the aesthetics of your design, Frank. You've led me on the path of seeing this as a viable future of auto interior styling, and even functionality. Mind you, I'm not interested in riding around in a computer cubicle, no matter how fantastically styled. I'd rather enjoy the journey and a less- intrusive data feed, though I know I'm an outlier in that.

Spaces that bring people together is what pushes my button. In the context of cars, the best utilization of space while having sufficient tech to satisfy actual an future needs.

At this point I'm starting to believe that Frank can draw with anything if he can draw so well with a Bic pen.

@trodat07

2 жыл бұрын

A Bic pen is usually every artist's main weapon.

@KarloPetrov

2 жыл бұрын

That's what every automotive designer uses, and they teach you to use at university.

Call me luddite but this interior looks like nightmare to me. In fact I like the aesthetics, but the amount of screens is a major turnoff. No tactile feeling like real buttons and switches, screens will get dead pixels over time and the computers running those screens will slow down and stop working eventually and all that glass is hellishly hard to keep clean and tidy when every fingerprint is visible. And how is this all gonna work during a real, cold winter like here in Finland? And some fake-ass Milky way or norhern lights will never beat the real experience, or even the real sunroof which you can actually open and feel the wind in your hair. Screens may feel futuristic and cool now, but I'm quite sure the novelty will wear off quite soon, and rather sooner than later we all will be fed up with everything working via screens. In that point the old fashioned gauges will be an exclusive option available only in the most luxurious vehicles. If you don't believe me, just check what has happened in the watch market last 40-50 years.

"Welcome back" I't's ONLY BEEN FOUR WEEKS. My fix is finally in, thank you, Frank.

Hi Frank, I really appreciate the authentic process and the intentional energy that you bring to your videos! Thank you for communicating a refined inspiration for nature in your work. I look forward to seeing you in the future, too 😌

Love the interior concept, so cool to see your process like this!

This is an incredible Masterclass. Thank you.

Always stunning and huge learning through your videos! Many thanks for sharing with your channel!

Feels like an ad for Corning, but the design is beautiful outside of that

As former BMW Designworks director of innovation and market development, my job was to work with designers and engineers to find or create the technologies to solve drivers problems or offer unique to BMW enhancements to the Ultimate Driving Experience. Sometimes it was working with ex-Apple Ux designers to create the iDrive or Nike fabrications to offer cooler, more cushioned seating. i would suggest 2 processes for designers: watch carefully what drivers and passengers do and discuss their feelings; then imagine what would make their experience more memorable and rewarding (they can’t tell you what they’ve never experienced). That creation that exceeds expectations is the most fun and often leads to the most success

nice episode. fresh content, actual design concept being made alongside. NICE!

greatful for Frank s sharing his knowledge and passion about design.

Please do an analysis of the Gordon Murray T.50/T.50s. As the designer of another presumed successor to the McLaren F1, I'm interested to see the similarities and differences between the philosophies behind both designs.

This is what I was hoping to be, as I had my doubts if my ideas were good or bad. Now I can take notes from you, thank you Mr. Stephenson.

I like the idea of the roof being customizable but i honestly don't need so many screens in the car. Seems more like a thing for business people that are forced to be in cars for long times and don't want to use a laptop

Glad you are back, was getting worried.

Very interesting ideas, and good problem solving.

I prefer to feel the button. Like those aviation switch on the Mini. Superb... Probably a mix is the right solution.

I love the vision Frank has on the on "full interiors" with LCD Tech..

Hi Frank, I really enjoy your videos! I've been seeing alot of Toyota C-HR's around recently, a boring hybrid crossover but with unique lines I feel, and I wonder what you could come up with transcribing it into more of a Supercar design? Also I drive an Alfa Brera and I'm glad we share a love for it. 👍

I love spending time with an Automotive Genius! Who's better tha than Frank ? I am inspired by your great design ideas!!🎩🇺🇸🎩

Very inspiring Frank!

The part with zooming window is the best because it acknowledge the common goal or experience that passengers are having. I don't think that being bombarded with information from every side will be a high mark for a living in the future. I feel like it's a modern day man speaking, because it's now when it could be considered a luxury to some extent.

You really are both an artist and an intelligent man. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent!

@FrankStephensondesign

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you L.

this is product placement done right. such a classy man Frank

I was just thinking that frank should make a video on interiors and he posts this. Wow! What a coincidence! Keep up the good work Frank!

Grazie, Grazie, Grazie! more interior design please!

Nothing is safer and more comforting than being surrounded in a cocoon of pure glass at 80mph.

@FrankStephensondesign

2 жыл бұрын

Experienced it???

Hey Frank you absolutely have to review the new ferrari daytona, we need your knowledge.

The future must always be what's exciting. History is where we come from but the future is what matters most... Can't wait (and work on) to see what's next!

After a long time we have a awesome cardesign video

Ah Yes, i've been waiting for you and for interior design. And I have them both at the same time

At first, I was pretty sure I wasn't going to like it for one reason or another. But the more Frank drew and talked about the various possibilities the more I was pulled in. By the end of it I found myself thinking, "I want that". Ultimately I think it depends on the driving experience you are looking for that particular day or moment but this definitely looks like it would result in a really great riding experience. Love watching Frank do his magic.

Tactile tech is almost always my favorite.

Looks absolutely amazing Mr Frank :D Looks like something from Cyberpunk absolutely Beautiful

Hi Frank, Thanks for putting out another video that helps us think about designing for the future. Do you think it might be possible to integrate some kind of display for the rear passengers into a glass roof? Possibly something that you could look at while reclining in your seat. Edit: Nevermind, I should have watched the entire video before posting a comment. Frank, your idea of using the glass roof to create an ambiance is much better than mine.

yes finally tlakin about interiors

Certainly looks futuristic! One thing I think I'll miss most if we move to all glass is the different tactile textures of materials.

Frank, Please cover your thoughts on the revival of Japanese sports cars comeback. The Supra/Z4, GR86/BRZ, the 400Z, and the Civic/Integra. Do you think some of these updates miss the mark in the sense of historic styling? Talk us through the behind the scenes when beginning back an old nameplate.

100 years later: Everything in the car is a screen. Seats, floor, wheels.

Awesome 🔥🔥🔥

I understand this is for the future with level 5 autonomy but right now I'm hating the interiors that are acting as if we already have level 5. E.G the new VW golf interior. We need physical controls while we're driving, when its level 5 autonomous with no/minimal issues, then you can get rid of them. I blame Tesla for ruining car interiors right now and choosing form over function.

I am excited for the future

Im very conflicted about these types of interiors. I really like the versetility and look of these but when you are actually driving they only distract and feel pretty bland. Mechanical buttons still have more emotion and activate more senses than any touchscreen could ever do. You experience trough more than your eyes. Maby in the future some kind of haptic feedback will appear. That would be pretty cool. Seats that recline at speed or some chair vibration in directions of other cars. Autonomous driving will be an blessing for some people but im not sure i want to spend another part of my day looking at a screen.

If you want to imagine just how crazy the interior designers are, just know that in our color measurement lab we've got like 40 types of black.

@marfrandema1884

2 жыл бұрын

Please don't use those awful shiny plastics for the consoles

@vencibushy

2 жыл бұрын

@@marfrandema1884 You're out of luck mate. Better get a pair of new gloves.

As I have said in my 40 years of business, " I go where the technology goes ".

I know you've mentioned in past why you use a pen. But it'd be great to hear about the materials, colour pens etc and other tools you use in design. Something like an "essentials" tools/materials would be fantastic

Hey Frank … nice video. Could you please give us your thoughts on the new Corvette C8? Thanks man.

Frank: I think.... why not... Corning engineers: * intensifies sweat * That aside thanka you for all these videos, they really offer a lot of insight into the thought behind design processes.

Leaking alpha my man

I love all your videos, and we are definitely moving into exciting times, design wise. So much more can be done now. But one thing I always think of, is James Bond films of say 40 years ago. You'd be stunned by his latest gadget. Today, whatever they think of would be obsolete a year after release. So that's what I see for cars. Obsolescence a year or two later. Like a space race if you like 😳

@VirtualGuth

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. As digital technology inevitably becomes more intertwined with car design, obsolescence will occur sooner. This is no different than with any other piece of technology people buy today, be it a smartphone, tablet, tv, whatever. I am of the opinion that while we've gained a great deal of convenience and safety both due to such integration, we are also past the point of timeless car design for this same reason as such technology changes so rapidly.

I would love a Frank/ Gordon Magner collab. Would be an amazing concept design.

The possibilities are amazing and I can see many applications for these innovations in car interiors. However, you asked whether I feel a yearning for the 'days of yore' in which you can have a more tactile experience - turning knobs, etc? Well, yes, I do love the feel and touch of leather, wood, and the 'gentleman's club' feel of British cars. I hope both desires can be accommodated. I could compare it to a living room - high tech, clinical, and with lots of gadgets, or calming, sumptuous, cosy and welcoming?

It still get me every time I see Frank's trusty Bic ball point pen. I always expect some hyper expensive fine point pencils. Id like to here what he thinks about the Rayfield Caliburn from Cyberpunk 2077? About the no window's, all AR thing.

Buenas tardes Curro. Supongo que tanto cristalito y tanta pantallita será la tendencia en el diseño de interiores, pero para mi (que ya tengo mis años), donde se ponga el cuero, el aluminio, la madera y los botoncitos físicos, que se quite "tó lo demá", pues en mi opinión refleja interiores muy fríos. Respecto de las pantallitas, a mi me da que es puro "decontenting". Como siempre, buen video y gracias por tus aportaciones. Por cierto, me alegra saber que estás "hasta las orejas" de trabajo. Un abrazo desde Cádiz.

voice control mic adapter onto ur phone should replace infotainment. speaker noise cancelation can help with personalized voice commands. for more complaex tasks, semi auto swiping to scroll through pages of few switches of large size, so u minimize need to be careful with finger especially over bympy road. system will not allow user to do complex tasks while at speed b/c distracted driving unsafe. speakers are optional, most people use a earbud a little away from ear so they can hear honking cars, emergency car sirens etc. purposefulness is timeless, so minimal aesthetics bring focus to parts of common function are great ex. ac/heater switches are same color/texture as thermal venting tubes and blowing direction changing switch, while audio swicthes and speaker another color, etc. cabin is preferably not bright bold colored so driving environment is not distracted from due to some light reflecitng on some shiny metal/screen etc.

Buenas tardes Curro. Supongo que tanto cristalito y tanta pantallita será la tendencia en el diseño de interiores, pero para mi (que ya tengo mis años), donde se ponga el cuero, el aluminio, la madera y los botoncitos físicos, que se quite "tó lo demá", pues en mi opinión refleja interiores muy fríos. Respecto de las pantallitas, a mi me da que es puro "decontenting". Como siempre, buen video. Por cierto, me alegra saber que estás "hasta las orejas" de trabajo. Un abrazo desde Cádiz.

Can you make a video on the Apollo Intensa emozione? Beautiful car

I’d love to see your take on the Lucid Air EV

Clicky buttons and switches are pretty important, our brains easily associates the physical feedback with something turning on/off somewhere and that's completely absent in touch and specially hovering no-touch buttons. I'd say it depends on the person, some may need more of that feedback than others, but most importantly it depends on the gadget or system and every function of it. If the design as a whole "asks" for it then it's ok, but going for fully physical or fully touch designs just for the sake of keeping & sticking to one harmonious style is kinda simple-minded; a combination of both, with clicky buttons for main & important functions and touch for optional & leisure related features, is completely viable.

@rudolphbondefangerer5513

2 жыл бұрын

A physical button can also be operated without looking at it, I live in 2 season country. One rain and wind season, and one cold, snowy and windy season. I need to be able to adjust fans and heat while driving, not somewhere in the menu system on a touch screen.

Reminds me of the Toyota Previa interior. I recall as a child thinking how far ahead of its time it was.

Nice, looks like the navigation panel on a starship.

Frank can you review the last Alfa GT by Bertone? Such an iddly cool car

Most of the issues I have with car interiors today is the high quality of organic materials such as leather and stitching clash with the cheapness of technology parts. Most of the technology looks so darn cheap. Or the enclosing it is housed in. Most of the time it doesn’t blend in well at all. I’ve noticed as well that most of the time designers will tone back on the elegance of the organic materials as not to clash with the technology. Taking away from an overall luxury and elegant feel.

The only issue that i find with this design its the sociofugal nature of the seat splitting panel, in my opinion private vehicles should encourage a "sofa" type of interaction and comfort in the back at least. Otherwise its always cool and at some point necessary to push the boundary s of stablished design, huge fan of the channel, keep it up.

Just discover your channel , great content... but i'll dream with an interior design for families with more than 3-4 kids, thx

Excellent and informative ! I think the use of leather interiors is a relic of the Edwardian past and in c21 we should use sustainable and animal cruelty feee materials.

I would love to hear his thoughts on piano black plastic. I do miss physical controls though.

@FrankStephensondesign

Жыл бұрын

Only if it has wave-free surfacing.

🤯 Impressive Sketches and Final Results. I’m an Interior Design Student. But, in a module I’ve got a chance to design something futuristic. I’m designing a VAN 🚐 that is drive able on water with hover technology. And the way you’ve shown the interior perspective I’ll take some examples from this and come up with an idea of my own. Thanks!! That video explaining everything I could take examples from. Thanks!! 🙏🏼

@FrankStephensondesign

7 ай бұрын

Great! Good luck too Vin! 👍

Loved this video, was great to see the sketching. I am not really into the latest trend of tech infusion everywhere. Maybe there will be a counter culture that emerges, simplifying cars as a kind of sanctuary from the information overload of our current lives. Just my 2 cents. Great video.

One of my crazy ideas is to have interchangeable seats in a vehicle..make it always feel different .. example : kinda like books at the library..One of many to choose from at ant time...

Love the focus on interior design. Also get why screens were a focus here but I think information panels in the car should become more invisible. Audi showed an interior concept where wood panels were also acting as screens. When we look at movies like „Her“ I like the approach of today’s modern technology becoming more like furniture and generally less of a focus … so the future of car design for me would be something of a living room with a minimalist Swedish design sense where the idea of this interior space being a cockpit is completely removed, screens or input panels mostly invisible until you use them…

would have loved to watch you picking the brains of the corning guys!

Hey, nice design! Looks like an (even more) futuristic Mercedes EQS to me

I want an open and airy interior without leather or piano black. The UI needs to be on par with the best mobile phone UI. Buttons for functions that are used while driving, screens for deeper control while stopped.

What's the music? It's epic

What about the design of the EQS??

Would love to see your review on the new range rover and alpine gta

Looks cool, but I think all controls should convey tactile information so that you can use them without taking your eyes off the road.

Northern lights please for the glass ceiling. Maybe live transmission when its at its best.

I'm excited for the future of the car industry, I would be lying if I said I wouldn't miss the feedback, response, and overall connection and feel of a car, but we have to move forward. Classic cars will always be able to give feedback and allow you to create a connection, and true driving experience, but I will for sure miss the real automobile

Now that's how to do an ad! Interesting and enjoyable. So much imagination! ...and a pleasure to see a master at work and Frank's sketch come to life. For me, touchscreens are a passing fad. For a solution to stand the test of time, it has to be practical, to actually work well. All the time we need to control something with our hands, tactility will be important. But for a shorter period of time, something that might impress your neighbour with how shiny and "modern" it looks will still win the consumer $$$. Also although this design is pushing the boundaries and looks futuristic, technology moves so fast that incorporating it overtly into design makes that design date very quickly. Just look how rubbish previous generation touchscreens look, feel, and operate in cars already.

@VirtualGuth

2 жыл бұрын

Timeless car design is a thing of the past. For an increasing number of people, aside from the prices, involved shopping for a vehicle today isn't all that different than shopping for a smartphone, tablet, tv, or any number of other things.

Your favourite Citroën designs pleease

I would love to see your take on a modern version of the Ferrari 250 GT SWB or 250 Lusso!

Another great presentation Frank. I suppose that company Corning was the inventor of the Gorilla Glass, which Steve Jobs used for the Apple iPhone. And by the way, I noticed the person who does your Computer Models tends to alter your designs a bit too much. Could you kindly tell them to stop doing that. I had the same issue with the Computer Modelers for my last Aircraft project.

shame this video went under appreciated, I enjoyed it despite my first comment being a request

Frank what are your thoughts on the DaytonaSP3. Personally I like all the angles when viewed independently however, when looking at the whole car it just looks messy. Am I missing something?

@FrankStephensondesign

2 жыл бұрын

Episode’s up tomorrow Marc. 👍

Personally, I miss good switchgear. I get that cost and design is driving things toward touchscreens, but I think that touchscreens are at best the second-best interface to do just about anything. I have never personally used any software that I feel was best done on a touchscreen (I think it says something that even stylus drawing is done on a pad separate from the screen in a lot of cases). And, if an automaker is going to add a touchscreen with a computer in my dashboard, then I'd like to do some computer-y things with it. For instance, why do I still need an OBD reader if there's already a computer in my dashbaord? There should be an app that tells me about any codes in the car. Why can't I make a spreadsheet to keep track of service appointments, costs, mileages between services, etc. that stays with the car through all owners? I'll just cap off by saying that my favorite thing about my dad's 70 Chevy truck, that is otherwise a completely un-notable classic, is locking and unlocking the doors. Putting the key into the door and feeling the entire door lock mechanism move because I have two fingers on a key is infinitely satisfying to me.

@solidXxXtuna

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, switchgear should never be completely replaced. One thing I'd like to see is to be able to program what each physical switch\button does. Every driver has a different set of their most oft used controls and it would be cool to be able to have your own most important controls all right at the flip of an actual switch. As for OBD access, that's not going to happen as automakers want to keep internal data obfuscated to the majority of owners in order to funnel as many of them as possible to dealer service. If they were going to more freely share OBD info, it woulda happened at some point in the 3+ decades the system has been in place. But there are plenty of simple solutions for that from a free reading at an auto parts store to a phone app to just driving around with your laptop plugged into the port displaying whatever you'd like. I agree it would be nice to have that laptop functionality built in but it might lose OEMs money so it'll never happen.

@jamespingel8730

2 жыл бұрын

@@solidXxXtuna Agreed on why OBD in dash isn't a thing. Cool idea for the customizable switches, especially since you could just put a screen that shows the correct icon on every one when you reassign it.

@solidXxXtuna

2 жыл бұрын

All I hope is it will be possible to buy a car a decade down the road that still has a few switches or buttons or knobs. That is not a Rolls Royce or Konigsegg. There's this potential 'tactile screen' tech that can raise the surface of the screen to emulate a button as well as a simulated button click when you finger-squish it. I dunno. If simulated beef gets 97% realistic, I'll eat it. But you better believe I'm still going out for a real steak on special occasions.

Frank please do review of the new Lucid Air, really like that car but it lacks your opinion.

Please review the new Acura integra prototype