HIELO
HIELO is a cooler, it is one of theĀ accessories designed for the "ECAL x MEHARI EDEN"* project.
When asking myself what would be a good accessory for the iconic beach car, picturing the Mehari under the sun on the beach, having a cooler in the car with easy access to the passengers was interesting.
I wanted to work on the space between the two front seats addressing the problem of comfort by designing the cooler so that it can be used as an armrest.
The gesture of getting a cold drink would seem really natural and easy if it was already under the arms of the passengers.
The cooler is removable. This means that you can take it with you on the beach while the car stays in the parking lot.
*On the occasion of theĀ Design Parade FestivalĀ in HyĆØres from 25 to 27 June 2021, ECAL presents the "ECAL x MEHARI EDEN" project.
TheĀ 2CV MĆ©hari Club CassisĀ has developed an electric version of the iconic CitroĆ«n released in 1968: the EDEN. From its inception, this car was designed for summer sports and leisure activity. Our current renewedĀ interest in outdoor activities together with electric technology makes this car particularly attractive. With this in mind, the 2nd-year Bachelor students in Industrial Design at ECAL/University of Art and DesignĀ Lausanne, under the direction of StĆ©phane HalmaĆÆ-Voisard, Head of Programme, and designer Elric Petit, showcase a series of accessories for tomorrowās electric MĆ©hari.
A genuine āLEGO carā, the MĆ©hari lent itself perfectly to being reinvented by ECALās students: a steering wheel with a built-in Bluetooth speaker, a rowboat doubling as a roof for the ride towards your favourite boating spot, practical surfboardĀ and bike racks, a ready-to-use picnic set hidden in the tailgate, a waterproof roof cover made from banana plants, or the backrest of the rear seat that converts into a side table are just some of products on display.
After a stopover in Lausanne at the hands of the students, the EDEN returns to its stamping ground equipped with its new functions and heads for Villa Noailles for the 15thDesign Parade Festival.
