Interview with Lexus LS Interior Designer Junko Itou


Design Milk has an insightful interview with Lexus LS interior designer Junko Itou on the need to balance tradition with innovation inside the flagship sedan:

Design Milk: Is there any friction in the process of bridging tradition with the necessity of innovation?

Junko Itou: No. While I admit there is difficulty in simultaneously working between tradition and progress, I find the conflicting elements can ultimately create harmony. We believe that we are the brand who always overcomes these difficulties. It is Lexus. We believe the definition of luxury changes over time, and it is our mission to balance traditional and visionary luxury.

Design Milk: There seems to be a material narrative across every panel and surface inside your design – distinct yet coexisting harmoniously. What was the process in determining which materials to use and how to coordinate their coexistence without creating visual/tactile disharmony?

Junko Itou: We’ve been thinking how we can make things seem conflicting, yet compatible at a high level when choosing each material. Also, choosing materials in line with interior designer’s intention is paramount. To coordinate the coexistence of several materials, we began by formulating three concepts: Superior, Emotional, and Timeless.

Based on each of those themes, we selected color, material and finish as our focus. As the idea of the LS interior world became clear, we were able to coordinate the appropriate color, material and finish, even if it seemed difficult. Additionally, Takumi craftsmanship was necessary to complete it.

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So Lexus just Tweeted an info page on the new LS, which is this: http://www.lexus.com/concept/LS/?cid=sf59682137+sf59682137

And that page says "Coming Fall 2017". So now I'm confused about when we'll actually be able to drive the thing, but I certainly hope it's this fall instead of this winter.
So Lexus just Tweeted an info page on the new LS, which is this: http://www.lexus.com/concept/LS/?cid=sf59682137+sf59682137

And that page says "Coming Fall 2017". So now I'm confused about when we'll actually be able to drive the thing, but I certainly hope it's this fall instead of this winter.
Wow. Great Finds! It clearly is an F Sport embelem if you look close enough. It also can't be the F embelem since you can also see the letters saying SPORT below the F.

I know it is just the camo but I like how the taillights and the have the chrome trim blacked out. Hopefully that is how it will look on the production LS F. Looks very aggressive.

Also, where did you find those photos? Are their any other shots and angles?
Wow. Great Finds! It clearly is an F Sport embelem if you look close enough. It also can't be the F embelem since you can also see the letters saying SPORT below the F.

I know it is just the camo but I like how the taillights and the have the chrome trim blacked out. Hopefully that is how it will look on the production LS F. Looks very aggressive.

Also, where did you find those photos? Are their any other shots and angles?
meth.ix
Also, where did you find those photos? Are their any other shots and angles?
I found it on Twitterland!;)
No other shots unfortunately...
meth.ix
Also, where did you find those photos? Are their any other shots and angles?
I found it on Twitterland!;)
No other shots unfortunately...
Ian Schmidt
It's already been revealed that the TTV6 is a Dynamic Force engine rather than a 2GR extension (and didn't @Carmaker1 give the engine code for it already?). It's great to have some numbers backing all that up though.
Yes, hence my comment "building on the conversation in page 4 of this thread" which is where Carmaker1 revealed the engine code.
Ian Schmidt
It's already been revealed that the TTV6 is a Dynamic Force engine rather than a 2GR extension (and didn't @Carmaker1 give the engine code for it already?). It's great to have some numbers backing all that up though.
Yes, hence my comment "building on the conversation in page 4 of this thread" which is where Carmaker1 revealed the engine code.
Damn guys great great finds!!!

Joaquin, not surprising about the thermal efficiency. I'm sure you recall news like this
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/holy-****-41-thermal-efficiency-out-of-a-gasoline-eng-1790036659

Really excited to see the MPG ratings on all the new engines.
Damn guys great great finds!!!

Joaquin, not surprising about the thermal efficiency. I'm sure you recall news like this
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/holy-****-41-thermal-efficiency-out-of-a-gasoline-eng-1790036659

Really excited to see the MPG ratings on all the new engines.
See the 2017 LS vs the 2018 here
See the 2017 LS vs the 2018 here
White Beach
LS F Sport???

Look at the photo below. Is there a F Sport emblem on the front fender? Since some of us have thought there will be no F Sport anymore, I'm just curious.
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The lack of visible exhaust outlets in the rear bumper seems to indicate that this may be the LS500h.
White Beach
LS F Sport???

Look at the photo below. Is there a F Sport emblem on the front fender? Since some of us have thought there will be no F Sport anymore, I'm just curious.
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The lack of visible exhaust outlets in the rear bumper seems to indicate that this may be the LS500h.
FujiSpeedway
The lack of visible exhaust outlets in the rear bumper seems to indicate that this may be the LS500h.
It could very likely be an LS500h F-Sport.
FujiSpeedway
The lack of visible exhaust outlets in the rear bumper seems to indicate that this may be the LS500h.
It could very likely be an LS500h F-Sport.
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Is Lexus planning an F SPORT version of the new LS flagship?
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krew [​IMG]

Is Lexus planning an F SPORT version of the new LS flagship?
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This seems to be an LS 500h F Sport. It has an F Sport Badge, but it doesn't have the Multi-Stage Hybrid System badge. Also, I don't understand why the LS 500h has hidden exhausts, since it has quad tailpipes, just as the LC 500h. It's not like it has a single exhaust and they are attempting to hide it since it is unattractive like the ES 200h and GS 450h.
This seems to be an LS 500h F Sport. It has an F Sport Badge, but it doesn't have the Multi-Stage Hybrid System badge. Also, I don't understand why the LS 500h has hidden exhausts, since it has quad tailpipes, just as the LC 500h. It's not like it has a single exhaust and they are attempting to hide it since it is unattractive like the ES 200h and GS 450h.
looks very nice all blacked out too
looks very nice all blacked out too
spwolf
looks very nice all blacked out too
If the next-generation of Lexus F SPORT models all have gun metal trim accents, I'm going to be a very happy man. It's such a great look, and would go a long way in differentiating it from the standard models.
spwolf
looks very nice all blacked out too
If the next-generation of Lexus F SPORT models all have gun metal trim accents, I'm going to be a very happy man. It's such a great look, and would go a long way in differentiating it from the standard models.
LS FSport, but no LC FSport? Very interesting! Looks dapper in black, something I would actually consider.
LS FSport, but no LC FSport? Very interesting! Looks dapper in black, something I would actually consider.
LS 500h - First video

LS 500h - First video

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