Volvo Bjur by Frank Rettenbacher
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'Robin' by Marek Simko
'Terje' by Peter Umgeher
Ground-effect aircraft by Raimund Klausegger
'Oasis' by Daniel Zeisner
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Dec 19, 2003 - Industrial Design students at the University for Applied Science, FH Joanneum Graz, Austria presented their diploma projects in the annual degree exhibition in June. The students also participated in the 'Moving Emotion' sponsored-project, which was featured in 'Auto Art', an exhibition of show cars held in Graz in June.
The graduating Diploma students were: Katharina Dankl, Lisa Hampel, Daniel Zeisner, Irina Stollberger, Peter Umgeher, Marek Simko, Eva Heu, Frank Rettenbacher, Johannes Geisler, Gerald Wirthenstaetter, Raimund Klausegger, and Elisabeth Schwarz
Eighth term diploma student Frank Rettenbacher proposed 'Bjur', a compact Volvo. "The Volvo BJUR is intended to expand the philosophy of Volvo. As Volvo has no model in the compact class this could be altered by introducing a new concept for a younger generation. In the first place Bjur embodies adventure – mobile space, which allows that it is not just used for transportation. A place to enjoy spare time, to rest, to work, to listen to music or just to discuss with friends.
The asymmetry of the car caters for a wide use of the space (like snowboards and bulky luggage), as the actual boot was moved to the side of the car, with access through a large folding door. Above all the leisure aspect must be emphasized and is achieved by the main concept of a lounge atmosphere, when all doors are open."
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Volvo Bjur by Frank Rettenbacher
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Diploma student Marek Simko presented 'Robin', a muscle-powered vehicle concept for children aged from four to seven, a vehicle that doesn’t imitate any existing category of vehicle. "Components used for the technical layout are common parts used in the bicycle industry, to decrease development and production costs. The engine is the child’s muscle power combined with cog belt drive propulsion; its efficiency can be compared to an ordinary chain. To adjust the driving speed, it’s possible to shift gears via the internal hub gear drive that is integrated in the rear suspension unit.
Robin is a collapsible structure, so after use, you just flip the rear swing arm parts and the back rest of the bucket seat forwards. The vehicle is conceived primarily for one driver. In order to give your peers a lift, the chosen one out of the crowd may stand on the bars that are implemented in the swing arms and enjoy the beautiful landscape out there."
Peter Umgeher presented 'Terje', a snowmobile concept. "My aim was to develop a concept of mobility which thinks ahead of the requirements of todays freestyle standards, a cross over between trial and downhill bike, a more progressive way of moving off-road, especially on winter terrain with the focus on freestyling and freeriding.
A major part of the concept was to design a light easy-to-ride snow mobile wich allows one to make short jumps and controlled wheelies just by knowing a few basic skills. A high pitch of spring of the stable telescopic fork and a good suspension of the track make those stunts possible. The seat is more to rest than to sit, since it is essential to ride a snow mobile in semi-standing position. These stunts can be done safely at a slow speed which simplifies the learning and allows practice with low risk.
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"I decided to power the snowmobile with a 250cc four-cycle-engine which provides a lot of riding fun and accellerates well at low revs. The overall weight, and weight distribution of the vehicle is of enormous importance." Due to the use of only one ski the handling reminds of a snowboard regarding the possibility of steering just by shifting ones body weight, comparable to motocross machines. "How must a product like a snow mobile change in order to challenge a generation which knows no fear?"
Raimund Klausegger's 'Allegro' is a luxury fliying boat for a maximum of six people. By utilizing ground effect, it flies very efficiently and quietly about three meters above the water surface despite extremely high speeds. The dome-shaped wing gives additional support to the generation of an air cushion, and the wings can also be used as a sun deck – an awning can be rolled out on both sides from the slightly raised roof .
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