Rayzr: microcar for sustainable commuting among Yuppies in Kuala Lumpur

Masnoor, Nur Ikhlas Umar Abdul Aziz and Md Hashim, Azhari (2025) Rayzr: microcar for sustainable commuting among Yuppies in Kuala Lumpur. Design Innovation Academic Show (DIAS) 2025. pp. 695-700. ISSN 978672948780

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Abstract

RAYZR is a futuristic microcar concept designed to address the evolving commuting needs of young urban professionals (yuppies) in Kuala Lumpur. As the city grapples with persistent traffic congestion, limited parking infrastructure, and increasing environmental concerns, RAYZR offers a sustainable, compact, and visually dynamic transport solution. This project blends aggressive styling with urban practicality, resulting in a design that resonates with the lifestyle and aspirations of yuppies, a group highly attuned to efficiency, technology, and style RAYZR adopts a two-layered silhouette with a rear shell-like structure to enhance both visual identity and perceived safety. The microcar’s design not only fulfills daily commuting needs but also aligns with national sustainability goals, particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities)). Through integrated design thinking and user research, RAYZR presents itself as a progressive alternative to traditional personal vehicles, blending form, function, and future mobility in one compelling package.

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Item Type: Article
Creators:
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Masnoor, Nur Ikhlas Umar Abdul Aziz
nurikhlas36@gmail.com
Md Hashim, Azhari
azhari033@uitm.edu.my
Contributors:
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Email / ID Num.
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Shawalluddin, Syahrini
syahrini@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Jamaludin, Juaini
juaini@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Hassan, Normaziana
normazianahassan@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Mohd Yusof, Fadila
fadila675@uitm.edu.my
Subjects: T Technology > TS Manufactures > Production management. Operations management
T Technology > TS Manufactures > Production management. Operations management > Product engineering > Product design. Industrial design
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah > Sg Petani Campus > Faculty of Art and Design
Journal or Publication Title: Design Innovation Academic Show (DIAS) 2025
ISSN: 978672948780
Page Range: pp. 695-700
Keywords: Microcar, Commuting, Young urban professional, Kuala Lumpur, Traffic congestion, Limited parking, Environmental concern, Sustainable, Compact, SDG
Date: 2025
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/136236
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