Vera
"Let's create a place that takes care of us. Luckily we are surrounded by answers." -Janine Benyus
Connor Dudgeon
Project Description
Vera is more than just getting from point A to point B, it is about transforming the travel experience. Finally bringing nature and it’s positive benefits into the vehicle to improve rider’s health.
The vehicle can be a high stress environment, with safety concerns, bad air quality, and increased blood pressure. Vera will create an protective oasis in the urban jungle. Bringing two self-sustaining plant walls inside the future robotaxi, to increase air quality, reduce blood pressure, and increase rider happiness. All through an experience that is innate to human beings at the core.
Insight
Humans are more focused than ever on their mental health and well-being, and there is no more stressful environment than daily travel. Introducing the natural positive benefits of nature will increase happiness, lower blood pressure and improve air quality. While showcasing the symbiotic relationship of humans and nature.
Idea
Vera is about integrating nature into a segment of our lives that has forever been void of greenery, travel. The future vehicle will function as a mobile smart greenhouse, housing two living plant walls that will increase the quality of life of everyday riders.
Impact
Vera is meant to show that the future of travel will not be like what it is today. Vehicles will improve our health and well-being and it can be done so by introducing natural elements, not just simulated technological experiences. The vehicle will be seen as an urban oasis in a concrete jungle, a safe refuge to recharge.
Connor Dudgeon
I find joy in creating experiences deeply rooted in our connection to nature. While my designs fosters community, embraces adventure, and promotes growth.