London Design Gold

2025

London Micro

Entrant

Jiahao Wang (Terrel)

Category

Product Design - Automotive

Client's Name

Jiahao Wang (Terrel)

Country / Region

United Kingdom

This concept presents a “Round London Sightseeing Tour Mini Bus” designed specifically for couples, offering a uniquely intimate and memorable mini double-decker travel experience.

London’s double-decker buses represent far more than a means of transportation—they embody the city’s history, culture, and identity. As living symbols of London, they capture the spirit of the city itself. This mini sightseeing bus reinterprets the iconic double-decker silhouette in a more compact and contemporary form, preserving its recognizable charm while adapting it for a more personal scale.

Despite its reduced size, the vehicle retains the hallmark experience of the upper-deck viewpoint. Couples can enjoy an elevated, panoramic perspective that mirrors the classic London bus experience, creating a sense of familiarity while offering something delightfully new. Inside, the cabin is designed exclusively for two, creating a private and immersive environment. The face-to-face seating arrangement allows each passenger to look out toward a different side of the city, encouraging conversation, shared discovery, and deeper emotional connection. This dual-perspective setup enhances the feeling of exploring London together while enjoying a more personal and uninterrupted view of the urban landscape.

Equipped with full autonomous driving capability, the mini bus delivers a seamless and stress-free journey. Smart route planning guides passengers through London’s most iconic landmarks, providing an effortless sightseeing experience curated by AI. For those seeking more freedom and customization, a companion mobile app allows users to craft their own personalized routes, ensuring that each trip feels unique and tailored to the couple’s interests.

Overall, this design blends nostalgia, romance, and future mobility into a compact yet emotionally rich travel experience—one that transforms a traditional London symbol into a modern, intimate journey for two.

Credits

Designer
Jiahao Wang
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