Lynk&Co Z20 is a sibling program to the 02 and the first project I led as a Lead CMF Designer for the Asian and Chinese markets. As the brand’s first fully electric vehicle in Asia, the Z20 represents more than just a new product; it’s a strategic leap into a younger, more expressive market.
Designed for urban explorers with a youthful spirit, the Z20 embodies agility, energy, fun, fashion, and bold creativity. This spirit is reflected through daring CMF choices. We focused on pushing the boundaries of innovation, exploring advanced material technologies, sustainable alternatives, and fresh design expressions tailored to this vibrant user group.
To realize this vision, I worked closely with cross-functional teams—including Interior, Exterior, Engineering, Material Suppliers, HMI, Brand, and Marketing. Every color, material, and finish was carefully curated to reflect the Z20’s dynamic character, blending Scandinavian clarity with culturally relevant details for the Asian market.
''The Next Day'' Design Principle & User Scenario
The Lynk & Co 02 is part of Lynk&Co's 2nd Generation Design Principle: ''The Next Day'' —a more mature, calm, and refined evolution of the brand’s identity. In this new chapter, we build upon four core design principles: Dare to be Lynk & Co, Next Premium, Proud Tech, and Rich Experience.
Targeting young-minded, confident individuals: ''Active Explorers'', this program is crafted for those who aren’t afraid to stand out, who embrace individuality, and who draw energy from the unexpected.
The user scenario envisions a day in the life of a young explorer in a mega city, someone who drives not just to get from point A to B, but to experience the city with boldness and style. With its exclusive design, the 02 empowers users to express themselves and live life on their own terms. Unconventional by nature, the 02 defies easy categorization, making it all the more intriguing. It’s a new kind of creature on the street: one that sparks curiosity and leaves a lasting impression.
Exterior cmf design
The exterior CMF design of the 02 inherits our first design principle ''Dare to be Lynk&Co'', which is all about daring to be different, daring to be bold. It also embodies our second principle ''Next Premium'' which redefines modern premium through new materials, elevated experiences, and a fresh attitude that resonates with our customers.
A key expression of these principles is the 02’s exclusive new body color— ''Techno Magenta''. This bold and futuristic hue accentuates the car’s dynamic silhouette while showcasing a premium-tech aesthetic. Techno Magenta is not just a color, it’s a statement. A sophisticated red with softened saturation and ultra-fine metallic flakes, it offers a unique duality: vibrant and powerful under direct sunlight, revealing an exciting magenta-to-red transition; yet subtle and refined under shadow or nighttime conditions, revealing its deep magenta undertone. It’s a dynamic shade that captures attention by day and whispers elegance by night.
This exclusive exterior color reflects not only Lynk & Co's brand identity, but also the spirit of our customers, those who are proud, confident, and unafraid to stand out. Because we are Lynk & Co, we dare to be different.
Cosmic Blue
Crystal White
Grid Grey
Techno Magenta
Interior CMF Design
Sustainable CMF Design
Chrome-free Strategy
Aligned with the ''Next Premium'' design principle, we make conscious design decisions that consider future generations. On the exterior, the 02 introduces our new chrome-free strategy for emblems. Traditionally finished with chrome to signal luxury, these elements are now reimagined using high-gloss piano black—a modern, more sustainable alternative. This finish not only reduces environmental impact, but also enhances the car’s sporty and high-tech character, reflecting our progressive design direction.
Inside the cabin, this sustainable mindset continues through the use of PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) technology. This advanced process replaces traditional chrome on delicate interior decor parts, offering a refined, durable surface while significantly lowering environmental impact during manufacture/production process. These material choices reinforce Lynk&Co’s modern aesthetic and our commitment to delivering a Next Premium experience—where innovation, responsibility, and design excellence coexist.
Interior Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Soft Materials
The interior of the Lynk & Co 02 features a thoughtful use of recycled soft materials. For ''Downtown Vibe'' More Level trim, the main seat surface is a PU with recycled backing, reaching 55% recycled content, and enhanced with a dynamic fading perforation that merges function with design. Key interior areas such as the headliner and carpets are made from 100% recycled materials, ensuring a lower environmental footprint. In ''The Club'' Core Level trim, we highlight an exclusive 100% recycled PET fabric with a color gradient transition from Urban Blue to Black Ocean, visually reinforcing the interior theme.
The interior of the Lynk & Co 02 features a thoughtful use of recycled soft materials. For ''Downtown Vibe'' More Level trim, the main seat surface is a PU with recycled backing, reaching 55% recycled content, and enhanced with a dynamic fading perforation that merges function with design. Key interior areas such as the headliner and carpets are made from 100% recycled materials, ensuring a lower environmental footprint. In ''The Club'' Core Level trim, we highlight an exclusive 100% recycled PET fabric with a color gradient transition from Urban Blue to Black Ocean, visually reinforcing the interior theme.
Recycled Hard Material
Sustainability continues in the hard trim areas, where we developed a speckled material containing 20% recycled content. The embedded accent-colored speckles are carefully tuned to complement each interior theme, offering a subtle yet expressive design detail. These material choices reflect our ongoing commitment to responsible design without compromising the modern, premium feel of the Lynk & Co 02 interior.
Sustainability continues in the hard trim areas, where we developed a speckled material containing 20% recycled content. The embedded accent-colored speckles are carefully tuned to complement each interior theme, offering a subtle yet expressive design detail. These material choices reflect our ongoing commitment to responsible design without compromising the modern, premium feel of the Lynk & Co 02 interior.