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Renowned designers venture into creating concept vehicles
Among these professionals is British designer Tom Dixon, who has just launched the Tomoto, a motorcycle designed for Moto Guzzi.
By Fernanda Drumond
Updated at Feb 20, 2018, 7:17 PM - Submitted at Feb 20, 2018, 7:17 PM
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In partnership with Moto Guzzi, British designer Tom Dixon has just launched the Tomoto , a motorcycle with a contemporary design made of raw aluminum, but very complex in its construction. The wheel, the highlight of the piece, was laser cut. The tires were specially customized by Pirelli. The motorcycle is the expression of Dixon's passion for Guzzis, a work of art. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSfJtQD1nHs Other renowned designers have been invited to design vehicles for major brands. In 2013, British designer Ross Lovegrove launched a concept car for Renault. The intention was to reveal the underlying plans of nature and transfer them into a new design language through the exploration of weaving, performance surfaces, lightweight structures and new material behaviors. [vimeo 74451054 w=640 h=360] Last year, Renault also invited designer Aleksandra Gaca to design the interior fabric for the Symbioz . The vehicle represents the brand's vision for mobility in 2030, with an electric, autonomous car that will literally connect to your home. The car The concept was conceived as an extension of the residence on the road, when parked inside a physical home, the automobile becomes an additional multipurpose modular room. 
With this concept in mind, the designer translated Renault’s mission into fabrics and created a new version of ‘Bloko’ – a 3D weave previously launched by the designer. As a textile specialist, Gaca adapted the fabric construction and yarns to give it strong and soft quality - making the fabric suitable for car and home application. 
With this concept in mind, the designer translated Renault’s mission into fabrics and created a new version of ‘Bloko’ – a 3D weave previously launched by the designer. As a textile specialist, Gaca adapted the fabric construction and yarns to give it strong and soft quality - making the fabric suitable for car and home application.