The Transportation Design graduation show in the Art Center galleries. Click for larger images
Renault éclat by Raymond Ng
Renault éclat by by Raymond Ng
Renault concept sketch by Raymond Ng
'Ford Radius' by Raymond Ng
'Bugatti 24 Heures' by Tony Shamenkov
'Lincoln Transcontinental' by Tony Shamenkov
Volkswagen Coupe by Tony Shamenkov
Aston Martin V12 Vengeance by Rimon Ghobrial
Oakley SSR/4 by Rimon Ghobrial
Oakley SSR/4 by Rimon Ghobrial
BMW 4 Series by Rimon Ghobrial
BMW 4 Series by Rimon Ghobrial
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July 5, 2003 - Art Center College of Design recently hosted its Spring 2003 Graduation Senior Show. The show featured work from five graduating students in the Bachelor of Science - Transportation Design program.
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The transportation senior project is organized as an independent project, each student researches a company, and targeted buyer, to see if a new vehicle is needed or if a vehicle on the market needs to be improved. The students then work with the course instructors who are professional designers to refine their concepts and create exciting new design solutions for their chosen company.
Raymond Ng
Romance In Motion - An opening in the Renault product line and the recent alliance with Nissan provides a perfect opportunity for a sports car to be developed.
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Sharing Nissan platforms and components, the éclat will exemplify Renault’s upscale market strategy. The inspiration is drawn from the romance and mystery of a violin.
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It embodies a harmonious contrast of simplicity and tension. A balance of taut lines and details, with classical curves and surfaces give it a modern feeling of elegance. The passionate emotion of the violin interpreted in a uniquely French manner, the éclat pushes the ambition of Renault design.
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The Ford Radius combines the stance and functionality of an SUV, new vehicle architecture, alternative fuel sources and future technologies to create a visionary activity vehicle.
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Using the radius of a circle as a motif and designing around a new propulsion platform, the design of this vehicle fully demonstrates the functionality and efficiency of the next generation of revolutionary SUVs.
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The compact sport modular will introduce a new generation of consumers to the Toyota brand. Inspired by hi-tech gadgets and technology, this vehicle
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will give the driver a new ownership experience through modular components. Aesthetic modifications can be made anytime with exclusive interchangeable parts from Toyota, tapping into the lucrative import tuning market.
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The Audi Quattroloader is a design exercise that combines the graphic nature of Audi language with purpose and function.
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Like an oversized toolbox, this vehicle is full of visible utility and intrinsic details executed in a modern Audi Bauhaus style. This rugged yet refined truck explores new utilitarian innovation and a niche category for Audi.
Tony Shamenkov
Bugatti 24 Heures – An alternative view on a Bugatti mid-engine super sports car. The lightness and agility of these classic French cars is emphasized to create a radical new design. This uncompromising automobile aims to come as close as possible to modern race cars. The SU-27 jets fighter, Le-mans racers, sense of speed, and the spirit of French avant-garde art were some of the inspirations for the final proposal.
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The Land Rover Defender is a proposal for the next generation mid-range off-road vehicle with a 2+4 seating arrangement like the original model.
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The design translates the core Land Rover values of honesty, simplicity, functionality, and feasibility in a modern way. The final concept consists of simple geometric forms with a rear section that can be quickly converted from closed to open by means of the metal structure sliding on rails.
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DaimlerChrysler Narcisco – This was a sponsored project to create an advanced vehicle for a selected important figure using his or her personal approach to problem solving.
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This car is designed for Pablo Picasso, using the influences of his art and character. The unconventional four passenger interior arrangement is centered on the main user to suit his moods, views on life, and understanding of his role in his surroundings. The unusual exterior takes the inspiration from the artist’s understanding of space and volume in his paintings and sculptures.
The Lincoln Transcontinental is an unconventional look at a luxury six passenger vehicle, designed to compliment the brand’s line-up. It has the synergy and prestige of a traditional upscale sedan and the functionality of a minivan, creating a new vehicle segment. The focus is on further development of successful styling themes of classic Lincolns. The interior concepts are aimed at maximizing the use of the space to provide the unparalleled comfort and ambiance for which these cars are known.
The Volkswagen Coupe is a design for the next “fun” vehicle in the company’s range. The vehicle’s design is based on the 2+2 seat platform, with styling that is an interpretation of thefamous VW Buggy fused with a contemporary coupe.The deconstructive approach to proportions and details creates a tough, yet sophisticated and sporty look.
Porsche Boat proposal – The concepts and designs in this Porsche Styling portfolio take a look at the possibilities in the contemporary speedboat market and explore various new directions.
Rimon Ghobrial
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V12 Vengeance is a mid-engine two seat sports car designed for Aston Martin. It is built on a modified Fort GT platform and shares the 6.0 liter V-12 engine that powers the Aston Martin DB7 and Vanquish. It is scheduled to debut in the year 2010.
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Oakley SSR/4 is designed for GM, and specifically targets young, active, urban people in the North American market. It has an image that is unmistakably American and is inspired by the legendary muscle cars of the past, but is made for the year 2015.
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The Isuzu SUV is a vehicle designed for the year 2020. It has an injection molded chassis and color that is dent, chip and scratch resistant.
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The Isuzu SUV is an entry level vehicle meant to compete with future production vehicles based on current sports-crossover concept cars such as the Mitsubishi RPM 7000 and the Toyota RSC.
BMW 4 Series – The new series 4 coupe incorporates BMW’s 'flame surface' design philosophy while maintaining the true BMW proportions and key design elements. It utilizes a modified version of the current platform making it slightly larger than its predecessors in all dimensions and more powerful as well. The design changes move the BMW 4 series more up market, placing it firmly between the 3 and 5 series sedans and right under the upcoming 6 series coupe, thus filling a gap in BMW’s lineup.
Chrysler Salvador Dali is a large personal multi-directional vehicle with modular seating for three, and an automated drive option that utilizes a fuel cell power plant, electric hub motors, with four wheel steering and drive by wire technology. This vehicle is set to debut in the year 2050.
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