Vehicle design
World class vehicle design
At Edea Design, we thrive on designing utility vehicles. Our vehicle design process is built on the premises of human understanding and optimal manufacturability. The effectiveness of the process has been proven time and again in projects for clients all around the globe.
Human in the center
Vehicle design is about empowering the vehicle’s human operator. We conduct user studies to ensure that whatever needs to be done gets executed effectively, efficiently, and enjoyably – with perfect ergonomics designed to enable it all.
The process that works
Our vehicle design process progresses steadily from one tollgate to another, with the required tasks completed and the evolving designs validated at each phase. We know how to do this, as we have done it in numerous projects over the years.
Designed for manufacturability
We know materials and manufacturing methods. We really do. With production volumes, cost targets and functional requirements as our guidelines, our extensive experience enables us to select an optimal solution for every design part.
► Case study: Designing for manufacturability on Valtra tractors
In the cockpit
An operator may spend hours at a time in the vehicle’s cockpit – or, in case of an autonomous vehicle, in the control room. Great ergonomics and good visibility are what keeps the operator vigilant and makes the tasks efficient and enjoyable.
The human interface
Digital interfaces are an essential part of operating a vehicle. For us at Edea Design, each vehicle design project is a holistic one, with physical parts and digital user interfaces designed to form a seamless user experience.
A complete vehicle design offering
Agricultural and military vehicles. Forest harvesters and mining machines. Buses and forklifts. Whatever your vehicle, we will walk with you all the way through the design process to a fully developed, manufacturable design – where nothing is left to chance.
Our in-house industrial design, user interface design, and strategic design expertise is complemented by our skilled mechanical engineers, our in-house model workshop, and our solid partner network. Together these extend our offering to include software development and electronical engineering.
Over 50 years. Over 5000 projects.
Our passion is designing products that stand the test of time. Products that their users bond with. Products that they hold on to. It is what drove us five decades ago – it is what drives us still.
Check out some of our works below.