The Personal Pond is a physical metaphor for the physical and mental experiences of driving. Automobiles are a collection of highly sophisticated technology. The intention of the Personal Pond is to demonstrate the seamless interaction between man and machine, and to inspire the viewers to think how the touch and feel of the object can connect with the brand’s core message.

The Personal Pond is a perfect physical metaphor for the spirit embodied in the future of the Lexus brand identity. The intrinsic characteristics of the luxury carmaker's brand - Incisive Simplicity, Intriguing Elegance and Seamless Anticipation - are the motivating principles behind its design. These qualities illustrate the timeless connection between man, machine, and nature.

Two users interact with the Pond through the two stones that rest on its surface. One is for the host, and the other is for the guest. Their placement, orientation and combination create different function modes (work or relax). A corresponding audio sequence and lighting pattern represent the changing modes. The Pond will customize the light and sound settings for the user by recognizing his or her personal preferences.

In each mode a motion of the hand adjusts the intensity of the lighting pattern, volume of the music or both. Swinging the hand closer to your self means "more", swinging away means "less". It is an intuitive, global-similar body gesture.

The Pond was constructed through a combination of natural and artificial material. Components include natural stone, laminated fabric, organically carved FRP body, as well as well as motion detectors, RFID sensors, and RGB LED lights. The overall effect is both sophisticated and intelligent. The tactile feedback from each material, interaction between light and music, and gesture sensors that translate body language into actual commands, are what give the Personal Pond its sense of magic.