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Agiling's Cyber Yoke Steering Wheel commands immediate attention through its bold departure from traditional circular steering paradigms, establishing a squared-off, flattened oval form that evokes ae
Agiling's Cyber Yoke Steering Wheel manifests a radical departure from traditional circular steering conventions through its bold geometric reconfiguration into a squared-off, aviation-inspired yoke f
Agiling's Cyber Yoke Steering Wheel emerges from a precisely calibrated driver's perspective, positioning the viewer's gaze at the nexus of human interaction and automotive interface design where hand
Agiling's Cyber Yoke Steering Wheel presents a striking compositional arrangement in which ten identical steering wheel units are systematically arrayed in two horizontal rows against a neutral light
Agiling's Cyber Yoke Steering Wheel emerges from the deep charcoal interior environment as a striking manifestation of contemporary automotive design philosophy, presenting a radical departure from tr

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Bronze Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design · 2025

Cyber Yoke Steering Wheel

by Don Ian

  • A' Design Award 2025 Bronze Winner in Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design
  • Awarded April 15, 2025
  • CLIENT: Agiling
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 26,565
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About Cyber Yoke Steering Wheel

This product design is an improvement on the traditional round steering wheel which can improve the driver's forward vision. The wheel rim shape of Oval Rectangle highlights a sense of technology and futurism, and combines the advantages of circular steering wheel and half-spoke steering wheel. The design of different materials and colors on the double rings of inner and outer reflects a visual effect of layering. The application of special material-color gradient fabrics provides more personalized choices. The Designer hopes to create a product that balances aesthetics and practicality.

Agiling's Cyber Yoke Steering Wheel emerges from contemporary reconsiderations of automotive control interface design, participating in broader conversations within industrial design communities exploring how digital technologies, evolving driver assistance systems, and changing human-vehicle relationships might inform fundamental reimagining of traditional steering wheel morphology that has remained relatively unchanged throughout automotive history. This design demonstrates notable compositional confidence through its decisive departure from circular convention toward a squared-off, flattened oval profile that suggests visual affinities with aerospace yoke controls, gaming interface devices, and contemporary minimalist industrial design movements valuing geometric clarity and functional directness over inherited formal conventions, the resulting form language establishing immediate visual distinctiveness while maintaining ergonomic consideration for human hand positioning and operational requirements. The technical execution evident in material selection and surface finish quality reveals sophisticated manufacturing capability, with the bipartite color scheme pairing matte charcoal polymer gripping surfaces against polished light metallic structural elements creating visual interest through textural and chromatic contrast that serves both aesthetic and functional purposes, the matte zones providing secure tactile engagement while the reflective outer ring articulates dimensional form through its interaction with ambient light sources. The placement within a carefully composed interior environment characterized by horizontal dashboard stratification, integrated digital interface elements partially visible at right, and restrained material palette dominated by cool grays and deep charcoal tones positions this steering interface within premium automotive contexts where design coherence across all touchpoints contributes to unified spatial experience and brand identity communication. Chromatic restraint throughout the composition proves particularly effective, avoiding chromatic complexity in favor of refined achromatic relationships punctuated only by minimal warm beige in seating surfaces and discrete red accent indicators, this disciplined palette allowing form, proportion, and material quality to assume primary communicative roles rather than relying on color saturation for visual impact. The compositional decision to center the yoke within the frame while employing shallow depth of field that softens environmental context demonstrates clear hierarchical thinking, privileging the product itself while maintaining sufficient contextual information for viewers to understand its operational environment and scale relationships. Lighting treatment appears carefully controlled to reveal dimensional form through gentle modeling and subtle highlight placement along the metallic outer ring's curved surfaces without introducing dramatic tonal contrasts that might compromise the overall atmospheric restraint, the resulting illumination suggesting either refined natural daylight or sophisticated studio techniques designed to simulate authentic viewing conditions. The design invites consideration of how evolving automotive technologies, particularly advanced driver assistance systems and potential autonomous driving capabilities, might enable reconsideration of traditional control interfaces, suggesting futures where steering mechanisms adapt to varied operational modes and where industrial designers engage heritage typologies with fresh perspectives informed by contemporary manufacturing capabilities, material innovations, and changing cultural relationships with personal mobility, encouraging viewers to contemplate the intersection of tradition and innovation within everyday objects that mediate human interaction with complex technological systems.

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Unique Properties
Modified steering wheel designed for Tesla Model 3/Y, Create a steering wheel that combines the advantages of circular steering wheel and half-spoke steering wheel. The unique wheel rim shape of Oval Rectangle highlights a strong sense of technology and futurism, and the design of different materials and colors on the double rings of inner and outer reflects a special sense of layering. The application of particular material-color gradient fabrics provides more personalized choices.
Dimensions & Packaging
358 (mm) x 147 (mm) x 268 (mm)
Tags
Steering Wheel, Cyber Yoke, CyberYoke, Tesla, Model 3, Model Y, Agiling, Don Ian
Production Technology
Five-layer Process: 1. One-piece die casting frame; 2. First layer of PU foam; 3. Built-in heating patch; 4. Second layer of PU foam; 5. Surface mat. covering.
Design Challenge
The development of the manufacturing process is more difficult than the design. The entire product development took one year. The foaming mold of the steering wheel body was modified three times, and the color gradient fabric was modified three times. In addition, the surface material was hand-wrapped, and it was difficult to maintain the surface flatness. Quality control was the key.
Project Duration
The project started in Guangzhou in December 2023, obtained a patent in August 2024, and entered mass production in December 2024.
Operation Flow
About the installation of the modified steering wheel: 1. Remove the original steering wheel from the car; 2. Disassemble the original steering wheel parts (button module, shell, etc.); 3. Install the original steering wheel parts on the steering wheel body of this design; 4. Install the steering wheel as a whole on the car.
Research
Using NX to create design models and then using resin 3D printing to verify feasibility, the use of resin materials results in significant dimensional errors, leading to longer mold modification times during the product trial production phase. For the development of color gradient fabrics, due to the high requirement for fabric extensibility for surface covering, the initial color displayed by the fabric is darker. Adjusting the fabric texture scheme can effectively reduce the color depth.
Inspiration
The traditional circular steering wheel allows both hands to move freely, it‘s easy to get the hands mixed up after turning and returning, while a half-spoke steering wheel can cause the other hand to grab the air when turning and turning back, so we aimed to build a steering wheel that avoids both problems. On the other hand, the inspiration for using color gradient fabrics comes from the paintings of Van Gogh, and we hope to create a product that balances aesthetics and practicality.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Don Ian, Guangzhou, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Don Ian, Guangzhou, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Don Ian, Guangzhou, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Don Ian, Guangzhou, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Don Ian, Guangzhou, 2024.
Patents
Patented. Patent No.ZL 2024 3 0389406.8, Patent Holder: Agiling (Guangzhou) Tech Co., Ltd. Year 2024.
Copyrights belong to Agiling (Guangzhou) Tech Co., Ltd. Year 2024.

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Design Interview about Cyber Yoke Steering Wheel

To create a product that balances aesthetics and practicality. The inspiration for using color gradient fabrics comes from the paintings of Van Gogh.

The traditional circular steering wheel allows both hands to move freely, it‘s easy to get the hands mixed up after turning and returning, while a half-spoke steering wheel can cause the other hand to grab the air when turning and turning back, so we aimed to build a steering wheel that avoids both problems.

Develop more car models from this.

one month

I decided to pursuit an inspiration.

We Agiling has already launched the production of Cyber Yoke, but we also plan to sell or lease the production rights.

I originally worked in the automotive industry.

Yes, Van Gogh

Tesla owners

Compare with half-spoke steering wheels: 1. Refuse "grab the air"; 2. Reduce "block screen"; 3. Refuse "block the leg".

It's not Cyber, nor Yoke,
It's CyberYoke.

Using NX to create design models and then using resin 3D printing to verify feasibility.

Create a steering wheel that combines the advantages of circular steering wheel and half-spoke steering wheel. The unique wheel rim shape of Oval Rectangle highlights a strong sense of technology and futurism, and the design of different materials and colors on the double rings of inner and outer reflects a special sense of layering. The application of particular material-color gradient fabrics provides more personalized choices.

Developed in Collaboration with CAS (Chinese Academy of Sciences).
Designed by Agiling, model made by CAS.

The development of the manufacturing process is more difficult than the design. The entire product development took one year. The foaming mold of the steering wheel body was modified three times, and the color gradient fabric was modified three times.

The surface material was hand-wrapped, and it was difficult to maintain the surface flatness. Quality control was the key.

Using resin 3D printing to verify feasibility, the use of resin materials results in significant dimensional errors, leading to longer mold modification times during the product trial production phase.

Just take a chance

For the development of color gradient fabrics, due to the high requirement for fabric extensibility for surface covering, the initial color displayed by the fabric is darker. Adjusting the fabric texture scheme can effectively reduce the color depth.

Grand Interview about Cyber Yoke Steering Wheel

This product design is an improvement on the traditional round steering wheel which can improve the driver's forward vision. The wheel rim shape of Oval Rectangle highlights a sense of technology and futurism, and combines the advantages of circular steering wheel and half-spoke steering wheel.

Fabric is also a widely used interior material in high-end vehicles. The fabric we employ features a unique gradient color design, offering you an ultra-luxurious experience to premium automotive models. It is equipped with automotive-grade interior material treatments (water splash-proof, oil-resistant, and stain-resistant), along with high-temperature resistance, wear resistance, breathability, sweat permeability, and environmental safety. Additionally, it enhances elasticity and surface texture. Our fabric is spun from color-processed yarn, eliminating concerns about color fading.

The development of the manufacturing process is more difficult than the design. The entire product development took one year. The foaming mold of the steering wheel body was modified three times, and the color gradient fabric was modified three times. In addition, the surface material was hand-wrapped, and it was difficult to maintain the surface flatness. Quality control was the key.

Using NX to create design models and then using resin 3D printing to verify feasibility, the use of resin materials results in significant dimensional errors, leading to longer mold modification times during the product trial production phase.

The surface covering styles are divided into single and double rings, single and double colors, microfiber leather and color gradient fabric. [Top Luxury Series] - the types with color gradient fabric on outer ring, which brings you the Top aesthetics and the Luxury touch.

Well, I have to say it's not efficient, due to the lack of the experience of production, we made many mistake from initial design to market-ready product, also we learn a lot before the final production.

[Compare with Round SW]: Make the front view wider; Keep your hands at 3/9 o'clock; Enable tactile perception of rotation position. [Compare with Yoke SW]: Refuse "grab the air"; Reduce "block screen"; Refuse "block the leg"

For the development of color gradient fabrics, due to the high requirement for fabric extensibility for surface covering, the initial color displayed by the fabric is darker. Adjusting the fabric texture scheme can effectively reduce the color depth.

Since we launched our product on market and won A' Design Award, many automotive company also released similar design of steering wheels on their concept cars, we're very proud of it.

If only talk about design aspect, we are confident to explore more designs for car parts, but about marketing, investment and promotion seems more important than design work, we are very sorry to see this happen.

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