Elevators are an extremely common public facility in our daily lives, yet few people consciously look at their interior design because they are often distracted by what is going on around them, what other passengers are doing, or what they are thinking about. In fact, the design of an elevator can have a subtle effect on our emotions. When we ride an elevator, the process of ascending is a different experience than descending.

Focusing on materials, Chris Lefteri Design worked with Hyundai Elevator to develop four elevator interiors that enhance the passenger experience. The design won first place in the 2021 Good Design Awards.