Opel Icona Concept

The Opel Icona Concept is a design study of a futuristic amphibian electric vehicle with a sporty design and retracteable wheels. It can transport an adult and a child. The author is Colombian Juan Pablo Bernal from Swedish Umea Institute of Design.

The Opel Icona project was developed in collaboration with Opel by Juan Pablo Bernal at the Umea Institute of Design, Sweden.

The Concept is an amphibian commuter for the year 2050. When travelling on the water, the rear wheels are retracted into the body and a central sail/wing is raised.

The project took into consideration environmental, social and demographical aspects.  

The Icona has an electric powertrain and can transport an adult and a child.

This helps in strengthening a family bond and allows kids to learn the importance of the respect for the environment while enjoying an open-air experience.

The V shaped dynamic design uses distinctive shapes, forms, patterns and proportions which are express the sporty and leisure-oriented character of the vehicle.

About the Designer

Juan Pablo Bernal is Colombian Designer with a Bachelor in Transportation Design from Instituto Europeo di Design (2003-2006) and a MA Degree in Transportation Design from Umea institute of Design in Sweden.

Among his working experiences are internship at the GM Europe Design and at Scania, Sweden.

Contact details:

• Phone: + 46(0)76 813 7871 Sweden
• Email:jpbernal21@hotmail.com
• Website: – www.juanpablobernalp.carbonmade.com

(Image Courtesy: Juan Pablo Bernal)