The Swedish premium car brand, Saab, has created a truly
all-encompassing brand experience that opens its doors to the public
today.
Housed within the one and only hotel made of ice, the
ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, the ‘Saab Move Your Mind Room’ allows
the public to experience Saab – the brand, its spirit, tonality and
core values through innovative design installations made wholly from
ice.
Designed and created by Saab chief designer Simon Padian
and leading ICEHOTEL designer Tjåsa Gusfors, the installation was
inspired by Saab’s core brand pillars - progressive design, responsible
performance and sporty driver focus. Drawing inspiration from these
core brand values and from the award-winning Saab Aero X concept car,
the installation showcases Saab’s heritage in design innovation and
independent thinking.
“The Saab Move Your Mind Room is designed
to be a journey, a flow, a pulse which aims to disrupt and challenge
visitor perceptions of what is normal or expected,” Padian explains.
“The installation is designed to create an audiovisual experience that
defies the visitor’s senses. We hope that the public will find it
thought-provoking and feel more engaged with the Saab brand.”
Visitors
are encouraged to walk through an ice suite featuring Saab brand values
and showcasing Saab’s design heritage. Highlights include an ice
sculpted Saab Aero X and impressive light and sound sequences.