Inovity 4500 乘客座椅 by Inova Koltuk Sistemleri Arac Tasarim A.S. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 汽车零部件、汽车配件与养护产品设计 Competition Category.
铜汽车配件· 2026
Inovity 4500 乘客座椅
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 铜奖 Winner in 汽车配件 Category
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About Inovity 4500 乘客座椅
Inovity 4500 是一款专为长途大巴与中巴设计的乘客座椅。其模块化结构将靠背、坐垫与骨架分设为独立部件。侧面的曲线造型减轻了视觉体量感，同时让安全带更易于取用。三点式安全带可根据每位乘客的身高自动调节，无需手动设置。座椅背面设有支持无线充电的手机支架，可适配不同尺寸的设备。背面还配有可放置A4尺寸杂志的置物袋。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 铜奖
Inovity 4500 乘客座椅是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Inovity 4500 乘客座椅将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Inovity 4500 乘客座椅出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。
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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