They say driverless cars are the future – but university students have gone one step ahead by creating one made of stained glass.

Designer Dominic Wilcox worked with Middlesex University, in The Burroughs, Hendon, to turn his creative dream into a reality.

The design is based on the idea that in the future all cars might be completely automated and computer controlled.

He was inspired by the intricate stained glass used at Durham Cathedral and wanted to bring the concept into a contemporary design project.

Middlesex University senior lecturer Wyn Griffiths said: “Exploring big ideas, testing them, making them ‘real’ and making them work is what we do in product design at Middlesex.

“Working with Dominic, who’s an inspiring creator, and applying our methods on such an exciting project has been challenging, but very satisfying.”

The Middlesex team was made up of staff members Wyn Griffiths and Neil Melton, and recent product design graduates Harry Bradshaw and Chris Brennan.

Mr Wilcox said: "The team at Middlesex Product Design have been a fantastic assistance in creating this glass car of the future. Their technical skills and enthusiasm to help make something completely bonkers yet beautiful was vital to the success of the project.”