aleXander Forst
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Alexander Forst, Februar 2015
Curriculum vitae Alexander Forst
Facts
22/01/1988 born in Berlin 2007 Abitur
internship
31/07/07- 24/08/07 Company Rieber 15/04/08- 15/05/08 Cabinet maker‘s Gegusch und Sohn 09/06/08- 11/07/08 Cabinet maker‘s Gerhard Diebner u. Sohn 14/07/08- 26/09/08 Atelierkaktus Design Studio (Product Design Internship) 01/08/11- 23/ 12/ 11 Competence and Design Center for Mobility Innovations (Transportation Design Internship) 01/03/13 - 28/02/14
Mercedes-Benz Interior Design Sindelfingen (Transportation Design Internship)
Studies WS 08/09 - SS 09 Industrial-Design Burg Giebichenstein Halle WS 09/10- SS 14 Transportation-Design Pforzheim University degree
BA in Transportation Design Pforzheim University
Skills Freehand Sketching, Freehand Rendering, Digital Rendering, Photoshop, Tape Rendring, CAD Modeling (Alias Automotive and Showcase) Clay Modeling, InDesign, RHInoCEROS
FREELANCE 02/12 - 06/12
Competence and Design Center Bรถblingen, Germany
03/12 - 11/12
DLR Institute for Transport Research (DLR) Stuttgart, Germany
01/12 - 11/13
Impulse Fieldwork GmbH Heidelberg, Germany
JOBS since 10/14
Canyon Bicycles GmbH Koblenz, Germany Junior Designer
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Changeable Volume Concept
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A water vehicle, which seems to have no limitations, and is able to enlarge its volume in two steps to about four times its volume- seems unsolvable, The principle that I developed in relation to the “changeable volume concept� is very simple. I do not change the volume creating a room out of nothing. Instead I modify the length and height dimensions.
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the vehicle consists of two modes. While driving, the water vehicle is extremely flat and the space available reduces to a minimum. As soon as the vehicle anchors, there is the possibility to lift the components off the sides, which lifts the space to the top. In addition to the question of volume, the concept should enable a possibility to break the dependency of fossil fuels. Through the use of membranes with laminated modules of photovoltaic the vehicle is able to drive through complete solar radiation without the use of additional electric auxiliary drives.
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The vehicle has a huge disadvantage in some
removed. The separate seat of the vehicle is
waters (one example is venice). The vehicle can
equipped with a combined drive of foot pedal
be too wide or too high. To work against this
and electric auxiliary drive. At the same time the
disadvantage there is the possibility to change
crank drive enables a fast connection to the
the volume again in a third step. In this step
entire water vehicle, as the seat pushes inside.
the seat of the vehicle can be separated and
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merCedes benz interior design
A few generations ago people dreamed of
foreign cuisine. Today the idea of freedom is
a car, because it gave then the sense of
perceived differently. The world is perceived
freedom. It gave them the ability to drive to
as a smaller place and the car has lost its
the coast or through the Alps, allowing them
social value.
to experience foreign cultures and to enjoy
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rm My Idea is to create an emotional car to attract new costumers to the brand Mercedes. even though it´s just a concept- I´m trying to think about the future customers of the brand- they are shown in these pictures and I think some of us can recognize themselves in it. The theme running through the design is certainly getting closer to a specific area of our life. every one of us has a special connection with nature, but we definitely need a tool to enjoy our trip and handle all the problems, which are coming from the outside environment.
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ECO SPEED CONCEPT
The powertrain consists mainly of three components.
(from the air). The power produced here in turn drives
The fuel cell, which contains an electric motor drive
an electric motor. The unit supports the racer with up
and a hydrogen tank, that supplies the necessary
to 500 watts of additional power, allowing the driver
energy to the fuel cell. A tank mounted on the frame
to drive at high speeds for a longer period time.
containing hydrogen reacts in a fuel cell with oxygen
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m In 2025 alternative propulsion technologies and mobility concepts will be part of everyday life for every human being. Transportation will no longer be limited to a car, bus, train or airplane. e-bikes in particular have become a real alternative. The strong demand and the increasing expectations of the user are compelling the manufacturers to look for a forum to push the technological developments ahead. They have set up a joint racing series, in which all new technical developments are to be tested (24 races) under extreme conditions (24 races). Above all, the focus of the research lays on driving at high speed and the technical development of the powertrain.
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FULL SCALE HARD MODEL- MODELING
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Probably, the most important factor influencing the aerodynamics and thus the speed is man. The geometry concept allows variable height adjustment of the „extension“. The head holds two center-mounted steering elements together, forming an object that can be moved along a rail. The upshifting and downshifting of the head is ensured via a switch on the handlebars.
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SOFTRIDE GEOMETRY When the switch is pressed, the head lowers over the pure body weight towards the bottom. Back in its normal state, a cylinder filled with air, helps by pushing the handlebars and bike back up. The driver is therefore able to adapt their driving position individually to the race.
AERO WHEELS
SYSTEM INTEGRATION
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INNOVATION STEERING MECHANISM
HYDROGEN FUEL CELL INTEGRATED SUSPENSION FORK
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The framework combines two design approaches. The front bearing part is designed with organic bonds to the streamline design style. The rear part of polygonal, with a clear unbent surface connects to the next logical part.
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It is precisely the interaction between two principles, and the almost formal interaction, which allows the product to appear to be modern and fresh. The frame shape should particularly radiate speed and efficiency.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
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TRAnSPoRTATIon DeSIGn Pforzheim University
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