Grand Ideas: How Technology Can Be Reinvented – Toyota’s E-Collection

Have you ever imagined what the world of tomorrow would look like, or even feel like? Technology may be seen as a threat to some, because of the lack of understanding of it.  However, when innovators collaborate to create grand ideas, technology can become the tool that future generations may need to resolve problems and by doing so be enabled to live more fulfilled human lives. Even to create the things they never knew they would need. Find out more at Grand Ideas: How Technology Can Be Reinvented – Toyota’s E-Collection

Six new design elements, forward-thinking ideas, have come about via car design, who knew? They are only in concept form but the ideals behind them have been incorporated into Toyota Urban Cruiser.

This innovative lineup of visionary concepts created by TwoMuch 3D Design Studios with Toyota, was an opportunity to think outside the box and give a bigger meaning to the purpose and meaning of the car. These concepts may not be real yet, but the ideas here are thinking about what communities may need in the future. 

The six different concepts aim to target a broad audience, from nature to fashion and music lovers as well as families and working professionals. 

“We wanted to reimagine the role that cars can play in the worlds of real people and real communities. Each concept from last week’s release represents just a glimpse of the capabilities and creativity embedded in the new Urban Cruiser by Toyota,”

VIRTUE Worldwide CCO Chris Garbutt

The AdjusTable Everyone can make use of this table, from children to adults and even working professionals. It can go from a coffee table to a kid’s table as well as a working desk or a cooking platform.  This a portable table that can adapt itself in height, shape, and size according to what it is needed for.

The AdjusTable for accessibility to everyone for everything. 

The ChirpM8 is a perfect option for people who need emotional support, especially in urban life. The very first digital pet, bringing the Tamagotchi (late 90s digital pet toy) to life. This new digital pet is here to help with well-being, loneliness and create a stress-free environment by playing bird-like sounds and being a forever friend.

The ChirpM8 for forever emotional support. 

The ThinkTent allows workers to be more productive and creative by working in a new landscape outside of their day-to-day urban routine. An innovative solar working space for remote workers. This tent is a pop-up workspace that is spacious as well as compact. It is also a sleek and sturdy space as well as eco-friendly and multipurpose. 

The ThinkTent to improve the workplace as well as the productivity of professional workers.

The DualGuitar On the same principle as riding a bike and producing electricity, playing the DualGuitar will produce clean energy. The music turns into electricity, which can be used for home devices. This is a new innovative, cheaper, and fun way to help people power up their homes while pleasing the ears of their families.

The DualGuitar makes producing clean energy more enjoyable and thoughtful. 

The AWD Trainers From a trail to a hike or a simple walk, in the rain, snow, or hot weather, the AWD Trainers are designed to endure any type of effort under any condition.

While being very practical, they also offer great comfort and stability to help everyone reach their goal in the best conditions. This pair of shoes may well bring joy to the hearts of sports lovers, as they are made to adapt to any type of environment and movement.

The AWD Trainers help people achieve their goals under any circumstances and make access to healthy routines easier. 

The Notification Nails  No more need to overuse the phone, just look at the nails to know if it is important enough to be answered right away. The Notification Nails will change colour depending on the type of notification received on the phone. For example, a specific person’s or specific application’s notifications would be related to a specific colour.

The Notification Nails to help people appreciate the real world and take some distance with their phones.

After looking at this E-Collection, it is understandable how technology can be considered to help the world be a better place; while keeping in mind communities and many ways to still stay human-centric. Toyota, Virtue Worldwide, and TwoMuch 3D Design Studios explored a brand new path to raise awareness on what problems society may encounter and how to think of solutions.

While these six items are only concepts, their values are integrated into the new Toyota Urban Cruiser and its all-electric battery. 

By thinking of grand ideas that future generations will need to adapt to their way of life, and technology, Toyota, Virtue Worldwide, and TwoMuch 3D Design Studios opened a new path for designers and thinkers. Brands are introducing meaningful ways to launch their newest products while thinking outside the box with new designs and ideas for society as a whole.

Other companies are thinking about how to make it more accessible for the newest generations to make use of it. This is Xiaomi’s goal with their new “Bridging the Digital Divide in Education” Initiative. By working with European Schoolnet and Scientix STEM Alliance, the smartphone company will provide underserved schools with training on their technological materials.

Xiaomi Smartphone. Image by Xingye Jiang.

This brand who’s simply making smartphones, is looking to reduce the current technological divide between communities and help bring new concepts by thinking outside of their usual pathway. Technology can be about humanity and brands make it clearer by exploring opportunities to collaborate with communities. 

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