Inovity 4500 乗客用シート by Inova Koltuk Sistemleri Arac Tasarim A.S. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅賞 in 車両部品・自動車アクセサリー・ケア製品デザイン Competition Category.
銅車両アクセサリー· 2026
Inovity 4500 乗客用シート
by Inova Koltuk Sistemleri Arac Tasarim A.S.
Client: Inova Otomotiv - İnova Koltuk Sistemleri Araç Tasarım Otomotiv Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in 車両アクセサリー Category
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About Inovity 4500 乗客用シート
Inovity 4500は、長距離運行のバスおよびミニバス向けに設計された乗客用シートです。バックレスト、シート、シャシーをそれぞれ独立したボディとして構成するモジュラー構造を採用しています。側面の曲線的なラインは視覚的なボリューム感を抑えるとともに、シートベルトへ手が届きやすくしています。3点式シートベルトは、手動での調整を必要とせず、乗客一人ひとりの身長に合わせて自動的に適合します。背面にはワイヤレス充電機能付きのスマートフォンホルダーを配置し、さまざまなサイズの端末に対応します。さらに背面には、A4サイズの雑誌を収納できるホルダーも備えています。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅賞
Inovity 4500 乗客用シートは、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Inovity 4500 乗客用シートは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Inovity 4500 乗客用シートは、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Inovity 4500 is designed to make journeys efficient and comfortable. Despite its strong design, the curved lines on side surfaces stop it from feeling bulky and enhancing its appearance while also making the seat belts easy to use. Wireless charging phone holders can charge your device without compromising your entertainment. While you enjoy the comfort and safety of our seats, our company continues advancing in sustainability and innovation, because we believe every journey is a personal stage
- Dimensions & Packaging
- It features a modular structure system with separate bodies for the backrest, seat, and chassis. The two-seat configuration has a total width of 990 mm, a depth of 765 mm, and a height of 1215 mm. It weighs 37 kg.
- Tags
- Passenger, Seat, Bus, Minibus, Public, Transportation, Transport, Land, Vehicle, Commercial
- Production Technology
- The design process began with hand sketches on paper and evolved into digital sketches. Then, 3D data was created in a CAD environment to bring the design to life. Some parts of the chair were produced using 3D printing and vacuum forming methods during the prototyping phase, resulting in the final design form.The chair is manufactured using mid-to-high-level production technologies. The foam is molded, while the metal parts are prepared using laser cutting and molds. These parts are assembled using both manual methods and robotic systems.
- Design Challenge
- The seat was primarily designed for the Turkish market, with strong export potential in mind. It not only meets today’s expectations for comfort and technology but, thanks to its innovative features, is also adaptable to future developments. Environmentally friendly raw materials were used to achieve a lightweight design and appearance. In line with the client company’s design language, this approach successfully combines form and function.
- Research
- At project start, thorough user and market research was done. Safety and comfort of seat belts were tested with participants in the 5th and 95th anthropometric percentiles. Various 3D-printed prototypes supported the design process. The height-adjustable seat belt, integrated with the backrest’s bend, resulted from this research. Ergonomic data guided the phone area placement, maintaining comfort even when the backrest position changed.
- Inspiration
- The symmetrical lines on the backrest cover reflect user comfort, while hourglass-like lines represent the continuity of time during travel from point A to point B. The fact that the seat is designed for long-distance travel has been a key factor in the use of these lines. The inspiration lies in the concept of time. Thus, rather than reinforcing the notion that "long journeys are exhausting and tedious," the design emphasizes a pleasant travel experience blending comfort and aesthetics.
- Project Duration
- The project was started in Bursa in October 2024. The first prototype will be exhibited at the Busworld Europe Brussels in October 2025. The finished product will be announced at the end of 2025.
- Operation Flow
- Inovity 4500 is a new generation travel companion that accompanies passengers on long journeys. Its 3-point seatbelt automatically adjusts to height, providing a safe experience for users of all sizes without requiring any adjustments. The phone holder located behind the seat, which features wireless charging and can be adjusted according to device size, ensures uninterrupted comfort throughout the journey. The magazine holder on the rear side can hold magazines in A4 size.
- Patents
- Industrial design registrations:
2025/007954, 2025/007955 (Türk Patent) - Team Members
- Kemal Sarp Kaya
Oya Vatansever
Kayacan Akcaay - Image Credits
- Inova Koltuk Sistemleri A.Ş.
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