Platinum Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design · 2023
Galaxy Light Concept Car
by Geely Auto Group Holding Co., Ltd
- A' Design Award 2023 Platinum Winner in Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design
- Awarded April 15, 2023
- CLIENT: Geely Auto Group Holding Co., Ltd
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 1,332,305
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About Galaxy Light Concept Car
Galaxy Light is a concept car designed as a smart electric coupe. The body is extended and the center of gravity is low. The exterior combines high technology with the ripple aesthetic associated with Geely. Butterfly doors and a large foldable curved display echo the exterior forms. The interior uses bluish leather, bamboo fiber carpets and ripple patterns inspired by the West Lake. Displays in an encircling arrangement form one immersive screen, and a touch screen offers six scenario modes. Galaxy Light measures 5135 mm by 1980 mm by 1380 mm.
Positioned at the vanguard of contemporary automotive design discourse, Galaxy Light Concept Car by Geely Auto Group Co., Ltd emerges as a compelling meditation on the evolving relationship between mobility, technology, and aesthetic aspiration, the vehicle's formal vocabulary drawing upon the parametric design traditions that have increasingly influenced both architectural and industrial design practice since the early twenty-first century while simultaneously honoring the grand touring lineage of elegant fastback proportions that has defined automotive grace since the mid-twentieth century, the technical achievement evident in the surface development demonstrates mastery of complex compound curvatures where convex swells transition seamlessly into concave channels creating a dynamic interplay of reflected light that animates the static form, the chromatic decision to render the concept in pristine pearl white proves particularly astute as it emphasizes sculptural purity while allowing subtle surface undulations to reveal themselves through graduated tonal shifts rather than competing with applied graphics or contrasting color blocks, the innovative frontal treatment featuring a graduated perforation pattern suggests both functional air management and aesthetic sophistication evoking associations with stellar phenomena and digital materialization that position the vehicle within broader cultural conversations about the intersection of natural inspiration and technological innovation, wheel designs merit particular attention as their radial spoke patterns create mesmerizing kinetic potential even at rest suggesting precision engineering heritage while their substantial diameter establishes commanding road presence, the greenhouse treatment with its darkened glazing creates visual lightness by separating the cabin volume from the body mass below while the pillarless appearance enhances the sense of technological advancement, one might observe how the design team has achieved that rare synthesis where every line serves both functional logic and emotional resonance, inviting viewers to contemplate how transportation design continues to evolve as both practical engineering and cultural expression of aspiration and identity.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Galaxy Light, a smart electric coupe with an extended body and a low center of gravity, comes as a synthesis of high tech and the ripple aesthetic iconic to Geely. The designers approached the design holistically with a focus on a high tech exterior and function integration, while elevating the interior design with intuitive AI interaction and aChineseromanticstyle, making it a comfortable and futuristic space for users to enjoy a better life, cultural charm, and truly smart ecology.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- product dimensions, 5135 mm x 1980 mm x 1380 mm
- Tags
- New Energy Vehicle, Ripple Aesthetics, Future Technology, Innovation of Interaction, the Internet of Everything
- Production Technology
- Galaxy Light consolidates high tech and Chinese culture into a cosy space for a better life and smart mobility. Its encircling interior layout exudes a transparent sense. Its butterfly doors and large foldable curved display visually echo the high tech exterior. As for the interior decor, it uses bluish leather, bamboo fiber carpets, ripple patterns inspired by the West Lake, as well as various scenic elements of the West Lake, effortlessly inviting nature into the tranquil and elegant space.
- Design Challenge
- The designers were challenged to strike an optimal balance and integration of various functions. They leveraged the dynamic balance of ripples in the holistic design, blended Chinese elements into its exterior, fused natural aesthetics into its interior, and improved its functionality via technological upgrades, making it a valuable smart electric car at the juxtaposition of inheritance and innovation, technology and culture, while balancing the aesthetic appeal, performance and user experience.
- Project Duration
- Shanghai, China witnessed the design and development of the Galaxy Light, which started in June 2022 and was completed in November 2022. It was then exhibited in Hangzhou, China, in February 2023.
- Operation Flow
- 1.The touch screen supports a free switch of diverse functions and six scenario modes. The in vehicle operating system can automatically switch to the frequently accessed mode via intelligent learning.
2. The interior is all about safety and intelligence. All the displays in an encircling arrangement form an immersive giant screen to offer all users independent access to entertainment and support one click message push, ensuring safe driving while achieving technological and emotional enjoyment. - Research
- Consumers are fed up with the fashion driven designs pervading the crowded market of essentially identical electric vehicles. The designers believed that the car should not only serve as a means of mobility, but also double as a carrier of culture and aesthetics. In this context, the design of Galaxy Light is fused with the affinity that Chinese people admire in getting along with others, vividly representing Chinese aesthetic. It is really that simple but of high tech, along with a human touch.
- Inspiration
- Galaxy Light embodies the latest iteration of the ripple aesthetics iconic to Geely. Notably, the ripple has always been the super sign for Geely. Rooted in Chinese civilization, inheriting Chinese aesthetics, and fully leveraging the power of high tech, the Galaxy Light is finally here seamlessly blending what is dreamed of and what can be experienced. It takes a strong departure from the essentially identical EV designs, refreshing modern consumers with its unique aesthetic appeal.