Swarovski Mobility is introducing its latest groundbreaking design demonstrator, the Crystal AIR-VENT. Resembling a futuristic dashboard, our modular demonstration model features integrated air flow and air conditioning, plus high-end intelligent lighting, all steered through the fascinating use of crystal. This reveals the impressive extent to which car interiors can be aesthetically and functionally programmed.
The magic starts with the welcome light and continues with adaptable ambient lighting, with crystals creating an amazing light pattern across the interior surfaces. Crystal controls conceal symbols with a Shy-Tech coating that come to life only when required – they even have an easy-to-clean coating. With a high-precision touch function providing haptic feedback, the driver can simply select a mode by tapping the corresponding crystal, then any further fine adjustments can be made using the slider crystal. The functional design concept includes a continuous light channel that controls an in-car climate zone operated using a slider; it changes to red as the cabin warms up and blue as it cools down.
The AIR-VENT perfectly demonstrates just how far functional luxury has come. Its world premiere will be at Car Design Night in Milan on April 16, 2024, under the theme: ‘Rethinking Luxury in Automotive Design’.