Mobility
Mobility design addresses how people and goods move through cities and over longer distances. Automotive design, public transport, micromobility and electric vehicles reflect evolving transport needs. Alongside vehicles and emerging concepts, infrastructure, technologies and transport systems shape how people navigate the built environment, revealing the role of design in connecting different modes of travel and responding to urban change.
Mazda is making diesel from algae: how it works and why it matters
According to Mazda, our cars could one day run on algae-based fuel. How close are we to making this a reality?
ElectroGlide: making wheelchair mobility more accessible
Designed by Chicago-based studio Ono Ideas through a participatory research process, this motorised device promotes independence and more inclusive mobility, helping wheelchair users move around with greater ease.
Candela P-12, the first electric hydrofoil passenger ferry
Candela P-12 is the result of more than ten years of research into electric water transport. From the first hydrofoil boats to Stockholm’s public network, the Swedish company…
Amble One: designing a new type of car for short-distance mobility
A Lisbon startup staffed by veterans of Apple, Audi, and Ford is wagering that the answer to short-distance mobility is barely a car.
Ants, bananas, and a bicycle: how 4 students rethought first-mile transportation
ATTA, a human-powered cargo bike developed during an industrial design course in Italy, took first place in the global Toyota Logistic Design Competition 2026 by addressing transport challenges…
Liquid mobility: Pininfarina’s signature in the nautical sector
From automotive to architecture, Pininfarina is defined by a fluid approach to design, where the keyword is cross-pollination. A forward-looking interdisciplinary method that fosters the exchange of innovation…
LIUX BIG: the linen car changing the European automotive industry
A Spanish startup’s flax-fibre electric microcar is challenging the assumptions of what a sustainable vehicle can be, creating new possibilities for mobility design.
9 design-oriented innovations for urban cycling
From inflatable helmets to smart lights, ergonomic saddles, and modular accessories, this selection explores a next-generation, design-oriented approach to urban cycling, where safety, comfort, and style come together…
MobED, the mobility platform revolutionizing the market
Ready for production this year, Hyundai Motor Group has created a versatile, next-generation autonomous solution that combines automotive engineering and artificial intelligence to redefine our relationship with robots.
The Pegasus is a fully electric hydrofoil made of carbon fibre
Finnish company Foilone has officially launched its latest boat, a combination of sustainability, aesthetics, and intuitive design. With zero emissions and minimal weight, it promises to be the…
Would you fly a motorcycle to work? In China, you can
With the Skyrider X6, Kuickwheel takes the flying motorcycle from science fiction to commercial reality, redefining urban transportation.
The future of helmet safety lies in design: meet Echo Pro
From a Kickstarter success, Headfirst is proving that exceptional design and superior protection don’t have to be mutually exclusive in the world of cycling equipment.