NIKOLA MILENKOVIC
Ever since I can remember, form and function. a new project, I learned ideation phase and
This portfolio carries Additionally, the Italian organic form, and in where by the interior
The following pages
remember, I’ve always enjoyed combining my passion for both automotive Often switching between which of the two should take lead when starting learned to restructure each idea down to its core; allowing me to fuel the and explore various unconventional styling / engineering proposals.
carries emphasis in package placement and component-engineering. Italian influence of my undergraduate studies led me to appreciate in the process, my designs began to adopt a language interior and exterior halves would often coexist visually. pages reflect my design evolution from age 18 to 22.
POLICE CONCEPT
clay November 2012 + sketches Feburary 2014
2025 CASIO ALIEN
For the past decade G-Shock has had a strong reputation with the police. This concept further bonds that connection by tackling the 3 main criteria every police vehicle must have :
KEY SKETCH
FIRST RESPONSE EMERGENCY VEHICLE : HIGHWAY PATROL
It may also fold out in the event an Side-shield collapses inward when BIO
SMART-SKIN
NUMEROUS AIRVENTS ARE NEEDED TO COOL INTERNAL COMPONENTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE PASSAGE OF AIRFLOW THROUGH THE VEHICLE
2 WEEK MINI PROJECT
BEFORE FOCUSING ON A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF TESLA, I CREATED A PRESENT-DAY TESLA SPORT-TUNER
DOOR ARM
WHETHER IT’S FOR ENDURANCE RACING ...
... PERFORMANCE DRIVING ...
... OR JUST CONTROLLED CHAOS
2035 MODEL G
sketched + rendered October - April 2014
TUNER
TESLA
Greg, 35
Minneapolis, Mi
Event Management
$85,000/ year
Greg needs a car that not only fits his lifestyle, but becomes part of it by getting him through his dynamic way of life.
From car-meets on weekends, to long road trips; the Tesla Model G serves as an extension of his eclectic personality.
PROJECT THEME
ORGANIC FORM SIMPLISTIC DESIGN
The future of transportation will be much more involved around customization; both aesthetically and technically. Cars will be as individual as the owner, with many interchangable parts depending on their lifestyle. The Model G is built around tuners, allowing them to swap parts easily in the comfort of their garage.
MASSPRODUCED AS A SPORTY KIT-CAR FOR ANY KIND OF PERSON...
MAGNETIC DOME STEERING (NO CONTACT SUSPENSION)
...WITH THE POSSIBILITY TO EXPRESS ANY LIFESTYLE
PERSONAL SPORTY
DYNAMIC AND FLUID
2035 G TESLA INTRODUCES
PANEL ATTACHMENTS CHANGE THE VEHICLE’S APPEARENCE TO FIT YOUR STYLE
Triangular air-wedges are located at the base of both the front and rear arms to redirect air around the vehicle.
15 °
FRONT & REAR
STEERING
NEXT
INTERIOR 40 °
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MORPHING ORGANIC PURISM
Bio-flex steering straps wrap around the forearm; from even the slightest finger twitch these tiny sensors understand the drivers input and move the vehicle accordingly.
LIVELY
ORGANISM LIVELY LIVELY
Similar to the bio-form of the exterior, I translated that design language to the interior with the inspiration of cells. The self-errecting seats are composed of air expansion bubbles that work together to form volumes.
SEAT IDEATION
THE FEELING OF CONNECTIVITY: FROM THE DRIVERS HANDS TO THE TIRES
BOTH SEATS COLLAPSE INTO FLOOR
2030 JAC ARIEL
COMORT COMMUNICATION
IDEATION
I began this project by centering around the occupants, designing from the interior, outwards. My solution offers a realxing lounge-type atmosphere within the cabin. Passengers can freely rotate and recline in a morphing interior. The lively experience spreads itself to the exterior through new solutions in aerodynamics and steering. Overall styling is inspired by both water and air.
EXTERIOR INSPIRATION
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LOOSE - WARM - FLOWING - SIMPLE - LIVELY - TENDER - SPACIOUS - TRANQUIL - FREEING - NATURAL -
UNDER THE SURFACE, VII : BIRGITTE LYKKE
EXTERIOR MOOD
For about a year I saw this painting at the window of an old art shop on my commute to school. Inspired by it’s beauty, I commited my thesis project to reflect the work’s message.
PIERCING LOOKS
AERO
INSPIRED
6 wheels: P34 inspiration
With six independantly thinking disc wheels, JAC Ariel can pivot on itself similar to NASA’s space rovers. This advancement, grouped with the magnetic steering orb located in the rear helps guide the four-meter vehicle and allows for very smooth and tight turns.
mm MAGNETIC SPHERE
100
DOOR SLIDES UNDER CAR
INTERIOR MOOD
DOOR SPLITS TO ALLOW TOTAL CLEARANCE
DOOR INSPIRATION FROM 1993 LINCOLN MARK VIII
TRANSFORM
DOOR POPS OUT
Surface-display film allows riders to virtually see through the vehicle. No longer will large pillars and dashboards obstruct our view.
Tomas Saraceno
FLUID SHAPE
ORGANIC FORM
PULL BACK FEET WHILE ROTATING INTO TALK-MODE
CENTER ROOF PANEL SLIDES BACK
BUBBLE STORAGE POD
