‘renault eleve,’ redesign concept by allen zadeh
american designer allen zadeh has created ‘renault eleve’ as a redesign concept for the renault 4. while capturing the vehicle’s iconic style, this model converts it into a versatile cabrio with multiple possible configurations, introducing interactivity to appeal to a younger demographic. the concept is one of fifty projects shortlisted from over 3200 designs from 92 countries in designboom’s recent RENAULT 4 EVER competition, which asked participants to redesign the renault 4 with an eye towards historical lineage, contemporary aesthetics, and sustainable design.
named after the french word for ‘student’, ‘eleve’ is designed for flexibility, featuring exchangeable exterior panels and an easily modifiable construction. making use of technological and ecological innovations, the vehicle’s exterior panels are made of natural composites, and all interior parts are likewise made out of recycled textiles.
3/4 back view, with the moon roof open
side, rear, aerial, and 3/4 back views with the roof both open and closed
side, 3/4 interior, and 3/4 front views with the top fully down
various interior views
this article is one in a series of features on the shortlisted entries of the RENAULT 4 EVER competition. renault is proud of the work submitted to the competition and extends sincere thanks to all of its participants. the jury has still not made its final decision on the winning entry, but the results will be published to designboom at the end of july.
