Undergraduate students present their projects with HyperloopTT at the Mobile World Congress

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A team of eleven students from the Undergraduate Degree in Design and the Undergraduate Degree in Industrial Design Engineering are currently presenting their work with HyperloopTT at the Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress, the big event for the digital sector, innovation and technological entrepreneurship.

Our students have joined forces with a HyperloopTT team to design and develop the interior of one of the capsules of this high-speed transport system of the future.

The challenge: to design a comfortable capsule that meets all expectations on a technical and aesthetic level. The result is a practical, intuitive and obstacle-free space that makes the traveller experience unique, innovative and comfortable.A team of eleven students from the Undergraduate Degree in Design and the Undergraduate Degree in Industrial Design Engineering are currently presenting their work with HyperloopTT at the Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress, the big event for the digital sector, innovation and technological entrepreneurship.

Student projects for Hyperloop

‘Eating experience system’. By Helena Garcia

In terms of the passenger’s dining experience, users will experience an innovative, futuristic and high-quality experience. Bearing in mind that the future capsule will not have a crew service during its journeys, an automated distribution system for the delivery of food and drink has been created, which enables purchases to reach the user by means of tubes located on the sides of the salon.

‘Space design’. By Arnau Agustí, Francesc Baena

Salon is a personal and common space that allows one to travel at high speeds while enjoying time away from the city; it is an immersive emotional experience that makes the trip unforgettable. This is a space without barriers, without limits, that can be used in many ways. It is practical, intuitive, diaphanous and obstacle-free; a place where the traveller can feel at home.

‘Armchair design and engineering’. By Erik Obermüller, Bru Calpe

The design of the armchair is based on its division into three parts, creating curves that give the design more fluidity and generate a clean but complex form. It transmits technological luxury and comfort, as it provides the user with an experience in a very limited space. The design provides a sense of protection in which the chair embraces the passenger.

‘Personal & common storage’. By Manel Cera

These are spaces that are neither visually striking nor disturbing, where the user quickly understands that their purpose is to accommodate backpacks or suitcases. The common compartment is made with materials such as titanium grade 2, that can withstand heavy weights. Moreover, the lateral compartment offers the passenger extra space and has a sliding mechanism so it can be adjusted according to different situations.

‘Table support’. By Mariona Rodríguez

Hyper-Tray is a table design that responds to the increasing frequency with which people now work while travelling, and provides the support needed to perform activities such as eating or drinking. With a healthy balance between convenience and functionality, this new folding and adjustable table concept focus on ease of use and comfort.

‘UX/UI design’. By Aina González

A more comfortable and easier journey is provided thanks to different technologies and innovative devices. The tablet is the primary user interaction element, intended to synchronize with the passenger’s personal devices and generate a more complete experience. The user can modify the parameters of elements such as lighting, temperature or air. It is also the tool used for carrying out different activities inside the capsule, such as working or playing.

‘Lighting experience’. By Itzal Llorens, Guillem Ruiz

The speculative lighting design is intended to connect the experience inside the capsule with people’s emotions and wellbeing, generating immersive sensations. A unique atmosphere is created through luminous graphics on the sides of the train that reflect the outside landscape through colours, shapes and textures. This graphic light is translated into patterns that change during the trip.

Credits

Students: Arnau Agustí, Aina González, Guillem Ruiz, Bru Calpe, Manel Cera, Mariona Rodríguez, Itzal Llorens, Francesc Baena, Eulàlia Triana, Helena Garcia, Erik Obermüller.

Tutors: Daria de Seta, Carla Zollinger, Jessica Fernández, Salva Fàbregas, Tona Monjo.

Design Exhibition MWC: Luis Eslava.