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ABOUT

FD Group takes part in the development and construction of indoor and outdoor structures related to innovative ideas in regard to the design and furnishing of trains.

Ranging from berths to passengers cars, restaurant coaches and subways.
Our designers are very careful when it comes to enhancing the ergonomic comfort of passengers, managing space, materials and colors in order to benefit well-being during trips.

Rail transportation design has become a key element for what concerns communicative strategies aimed at potential passengers, offering them the best possible journey experience.

MISSION

We strongly believe that technology can, and must, be used to improve life by facilitating every-day’s tasks, making them effortless.

Designing trains is one of the most complex and demanding kinds of design, mostly because of structural constraints, weight, size and the need to ensure top performances while meeting very specific standards.
FD Group has a different team for each specific field of design, so to assign each task to a dedicated team of experts.

FOCUS

For the creation of new journey-related trends, we focus on:

Indoor space
High-tech materials
Seats’ ergonomics
Lighting
Luggage boots
IT and connectivity

DESIGN TEAM

Exterior Design
Development of cars and coaches, in accordance with the latest regulations and standards concerning ergonomics, aerodynamics, safety and the environment, with great attention to design optimization for both prototypes and mass production.
Interior Design
Works on the development of indoor spaces such as coaches and cabins, choosing the best materials and designs in accordance with the latest regulations and standards concerning ergonomics, safety and the environment, with great attention to design optimization for both prototypes or mass production.
Color and Trim Design
Working in close collaboration with the Interior and Exterior Teams, this group aims at developing sensorial perceptions: studying colors, lights, tactile and olfactory sensitivity in regard to the materials.
Prototyping
Working in accordance with the most innovative industrial processes and materials, in order to create functioning prototypes as well as merely exhibition-purpose ones, depending on the Client’s request.