EUGENIO SELLARO
A collection of personal & professional work
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s a Brazilian born third culture kid and son of a car salesman, my personal narrative is driven by my curiosity and fascination with people and our emotive relationships with transportation.
Internships, domestic & abroad, have further kindled the flame to stay curious and keep learning.
Chrysler Sponsored Studio F 2013 Ford Motor Company Internship W 2013 GM Interactive Design Competition 2012 Cadillac Sponsored Studio F 2012 Michelin Challenge Design F 2013 Suzuki Motor Company Internship S 2013
CHRYSLER SPONSORED STUDIO F 2013 Creating a halo vehicle for Alfa Romeo
DRESSED, UNDRESSED.
At its core Alfa Romeo has always represented the ultimate expression of beauty & simplicity in automotive form. My concept, a celebration of this philosophy, is inspired by the notion of ‘the edge’.
EXPLORATION
ALFA ROMEO
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xploring the surfaces near cut lines not only celebrates the vehicles engineered qualities, but also reflects inspiration driven by the clothed human form.
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$55k
$1.3m
Alfa Romeo Halo
ALFA ROMEO
PACKAGE
MOTORSPORT
Alfa Romeo has an undeniable history in motorsport. Honoring that past is integral to the future success of the brand. Not only as a representation of the brands philosophy but as a source of innovation & substance.
ALFA ROMEO
FINAL MODEL
ALFA ROMEO
INTERIOR DEVELOPMENT
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n interior concept crafted for the personality that values the integrity of simplicity & craft. The personality that values process & method above the convenient & uninspired.
INTERIOR IDEATION
ALFA ROMEO
ALFA ROMEO
ALTERNATE PROPOSAL
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sketch exploration of what a spiritual successor to the 60’s era GTV could be, without being overtly “retro”.
ALFA ROMEO
Alfa Romeo GTV
BMW 1-Series
Subaru BRZ/Toyota FRS
ALFA ROMEO
FORD MOTOR COMPANY INTERNSHIP W 2013
Dearborn, Michigan
INTELLIGENT
TOUGH
ICONIC
SR-71 inspired aerodynamic truck
EXPLORATION
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y the year 2025, major automakers will have to meet high federal standards for emissions and fuel consumption. This concept aims to explore new characteristics aimed at redefining the meaning of toughness to the average truck buyer.
KEY SKETCH
FORD
REFINEMENT
REFINEMENT
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rag is reduced by manipulating air-flow from above and below the cabin. Allowing the truck to retain ground clearance & aerodynamic qualities.
FORD
GM INTERACTIVE DESIGN COMPETITION 2012
One of five finalists called to design the sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro
CLASSIC, YET THOROUGHLY MODERN
EXPLORATION
EXPLORATION
CHEVROLET
EXPLORATION
CHEVROLET
CADILLAC SPONSORED STUDIO F 2012
Halo vehicle for 2020
EXPLORATION
EXPLORATION
EXPLORATION
CADILLAC
MODEL
CADILLAC
MICHELIN CHALLENGE DESIGN FALL 2013
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y 2045, the number of people 65 and older will double to 80 million.
Currently, the cost of living in a nursing home is five times greater than the cost of living at home. Autonomous mobility not only improves the quality of life by offsetting the cost of living, it provides independence.
States with highest aging population density. Light/commuter rail systems.
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autonomous / mobility / Independence
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ull autonomy allows the exterior design to be reimagined from the ground up. Free from previously limiting visibility regulations.
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tructural ridgidity comes from an exo-skeletal carbon fiber frame.
Follow the QR code to listen to my interview with Automotive News regarding the challenges designers will face in an autonomous future.
MICHELIN
SUZUKI MOTOR COMPANY INTERNSHIP Summer 2013
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
CONFIDENTIAL
I had an opportunity to spend the better part of my Summer with Suzuki in Japan. While I was there I had the chance to propose two interior/exterior concepts, one of which was a kei-car. Unfortunately, I can’t share. Sorry.
EUGENIO SELLARO 6200 2nd ave. apt 102 Detroit MI, 48202 616.366.7911 issuu.com/sellaro eugeniosellaro@icloud.com
Education College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI September 2010 - May 2014
Bachelors degree in Automotive Design Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI September 2007 - April 2010
Associates degree in Fine Art Fluent in English & Brazilian Portuguese
Work Experience Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Auburn Hills, MI January 2014 - April 2014
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Exterior Design Intern: Dodge & Ram studios Responsible for production contributions to future product.
Suzuki Motor Corporation Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan. June 2013 - August 2013
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Advanced Exterior/Interior Design Intern Responsible for creating concepts to strengthen brand identity.
Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI January 2013 - March 2013
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Advanced Exterior Design Intern Responsible for pre-production contributions to programs for future product.
College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI February 2012 - May 2014
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Summer Automotive Design Workshop Instructor Responsible for planning and execution of lesson plans for grades 1-12
Honors & Awards » »
2013 Ford Motor Company Blue Oval scholarship recipient 2012 Collectors Foundation Scholarship recipient
Skills » » »
Sketching Adobe Photoshop Alias Automotive