When Maserati began using the phrase “The absolute
opposite of ordinary,” it was in relation to the Ghibli. This project uses that
saying as inspiration, while looking ahead to the year 2050.
Thompson even wanted every single aspect of this car
to stand out, including its wheels, where the spokes were designed to “guide
your eyes” towards the center of the rim in order to behold the Maserati
emblem. Meanwhile, the negative space between the spokes is meant to reveal the
in-wheel motor and suspension system.
The overall aesthetic of the Diatto is properly
futuristic, and a world in which such a car could exist as a production-ready
model is surely decades away. To make this project more of an experience, the designer even created
a key to match the look of the car as seen from above. There aren’t any buttons
on the key – only a swipe function to lock and unlock the Diatto.
Last but not least, we have the interior, which
allows for a driver and a passenger and features a simple dashboard design,
with a small gauge cluster behind the steering wheel. Speaking of, are those
in-wheel mounted paddle shifters? That’s pretty interesting, although it’s
probably not very ergonomically sound.
