2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Platinum Winner

NISSAN NX8 Interior

Entrant

Dongfeng Nissan Auto Sales Co.,Ltd.

Category

Transportation Design - Auto Accessories & Interiors 

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Country / Region

Taking "Mobile Home" as a design concept, the NISSAN NX8 interior innovatively introduces the modern home design language into the car cabin. Through human-centric details and a warm, comfortable cabin environment, users can enjoy the warmth and safety of home even while traveling. The cabin adopts a wraparound layout, with the central instrument panel and door armrests appearing to float, complemented by a star-ring ambient light, creating an open and enveloping atmosphere reminiscent of a "modern large flat". Hidden electric air vents and a retractable cup holder conceal mechanical structures beneath clean surfaces. The central interface simplifies complexity, reducing visual distractions. There are two color options for the interior, combined with customized purple-black color schemes, 256-color cascading waterfall intelligent ambient lighting, and "light and shadow" craftsmanship details, creating a warm and premium visual ambiance with warm tones, delicate tactile materials, and metal accents.
High-frequency contact areas on the front and rear seats utilize Dongfeng Nissan's self-developed "silk soft" material, covering an area of 2.2㎡. This material, processed through roller technology, forms a surface structure that aligns with human fingerprint patterns, offering softness and resilience akin to infant skin and a delicate touch comparable to Nappa leather, while maintaining stable temperature and resistance to stains and wear. The seat system incorporates AI Zero-Pressure Cloud Cushion seats 2.0 technology, using neural network algorithms to monitor pressure points across the body in real time and automatically adjust to optimize comfort and support. The front passenger seat is upgraded to a zero-gravity seat, designed with angle calibration based on NASA's neutral body posture, complemented by a soft headrest and adaptive hip support to accommodate the seating needs of 100% of users. The vehicle's overall recyclability rate exceeds 95%, with strict controls on the use of hazardous substances like lead and mercury. The selection of water-based and low-emission interior materials, along with natural fragrances, safeguarding occupant health while embodying a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Credits

Director
Yoneyama Takumi
Deputy Director
Kaifeng Huang
Deputy Director
Kizawa Takuga
Interior Designer
Kidokoro Amon
Interior Color Designer
Xinyi Zhao
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