German automaker Mini->ke57 doesn’t find itself in this side of the site too often so when it does make a cameo, it usually involves some kind of kooky concept that Mini is looking to showcase to the masses. Well, it turns out I was partly right because the Salone del Mobile just kicked off and as expected, Mini was there with a new concept, or to be more specific, a new iteration of its CitySurfer Scooter->ke2256 Concept.

It does seem a little strange that Mini’s parent company, BMW, would pick an international furniture fair to re-introduce the Citysurfer. But BMW already knew that and instead of recycling the same concept we already saw in 2014, it decided to enlist Spanish artist Jaime Hayon to create his own interpretation of the scooter.

So Hayon went to work and like any self-respecting artist who likes to throw a curveball or two at the establishment, he veered off course and created two versions of the Citysurfer.

The first version is something the more fun and personable of the two. It’s predominantly dressed in white with matching blue stripes on the side body panels and the front and rear fenders. Clearly, this design is aimed more for the younger generation, or at least those who prefer generous helpings of style on their scooters.

Meanwhile, the second version is the more refined take on the Citysurfer. Instead of the bubbly blue-and-white colrs, Hayon opted to use copper, white, and green as the predominant colors with high-grade materials like anodized metal, natural leather, and copper details mixed in for good measure.

Hayon’s two interpretations of the Citysurfer Concept are unique enough to stand out on their own. Check out the photos of the two in the gallery so you can get a better idea which one you prefer.

Continue reading to read more about Jaime Hayon's take on the Citysurfer Concept.

Why it matters

I don’t know if I’m getting high up there in age, but I’m actually digging Hayon’s second version of the two Citysurfer concept. The combination of copper, white and green on the scooter looks sophisticated enough for adults to use it without getting teased about being too old to ride these things.

It also gives you a good look inside the interpretative mind of Jaime Hayon. It’s been said that these colors are somewhat his trademarks, or at least indicative of what his design philosophy is.

That’s not to say that the blue-and-white version of the Citysurfer isn’t any good. I like that one, too, but more so because of the fresh and personable vibe it gives out.

Given a choice, though, I’d still stick with the more sophisticated look that exudes from the second version. It has that appearance that you can use anywhere, on any occasion.

Now the question is will Mini - or BMW - decide to build production versions of the Citysurfer Concept? Doing so isn’t going to cost much, but will there be demand for it?