Semi-hovercraft vehicle by Linda Andersson
Snowmobile by David Beasley
Audi 7-seater crossover SUV / MPV by Mike Kirtley
Apple inspired vehicle by Andrew Lee
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'Lunar' vehicle by Tiago Dias
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'Mobile Office' by Jamie Martin
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JCB pick-up by James Dunster
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Linda Andersson’s “Tjo Ho” (Yee Hah!) Saab concept is for a new advanced fun vehicle which would also be very lightweight. Using a semi-hovercraft inflatable skirt, the idea is that the low-volume car can be used on racetracks to explore new handling characteristics or as a new competitive spectator sports vehicle.
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The car, with covered front wheels and a rear air cushion, is able to float or steer depending on cushion pressure and may be used with either a tandem 2nd passenger or as a pure single seater. The model has simple but dynamic surfaces and a bold colour split that masks the dual chassis concept. The front mask also demonstrates a new direction for the classic Saab 3-aperture face.
Other projects included:
- A high speed on-road/off-road snowmobile with influences from Inuit Indian art by David Beasley
- An Audi 7-seater crossover SUV / MPV by Mike Kirtley
- A single-seat city car inspired by Apple iMac by Andrew Lee
- A JCB-brand large pick-up truck by James Dunster
- A company 'Office Car' by Jamie Martin
Andrew Lee's 'I-Drive' and Linda Andersson's hovercar will be on display in the all new 'Futures' gallery in Coventry's Museum of British Road Transport. The new gallery opens to the public in late summer.
Senior industry representatives at the opening night included David Saddington (Land-Rover), Julian Thomson (Chief Designer, Jaguar Advanced Design), Neil Simpson (Design Manager, TWR) and Robin Page (Head of Interior Design, Bentley Motors).
Recent graduates of the course have been employed directly after graduation by companies such as Citroen, Audi, Ford, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Ducati, Pininfarina, Rolls Royce, and TWR. One of this years graduates, Jay Lee will be taking up employment with the sports and leisure company Fila in Venice.
Some of the graduates will be continuing their studies, undertaking their MA in Automotive Design in Coventry. Linda Andersson, Tiago Dias, Gareth Thomas and David Beasley will be joining the Royal College of Art in September to study on the postgraduate MA Vehicle Design course. Linda will be sponsored by Jaguar, David Beasley will be sponsored by Landrover.
The degree show for the school's postgraduate MA Automotive Design course is coming up in September, with the Private View for industry representatives on September 19, and the exhibiton open to the public from 20-27 September.
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Text: Nick Hull
Photos: Brett Patterson
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