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REPRESENTATION
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AUTONOMOUS
SBSE : SPACE BASED SOLAR ENERGY
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FIND NEW ROADS
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gm pace emerging market mobility competition
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DURATION : 2 WEEKS
R E V I V -
REVIVING
A
LEGEND
FOR THE STREETS
PROGRESSIVE CHANGE
UNDILUTED HERITAGE
unmatchable racing pedigree
world’s largest race car manufacturer
W E A R E M A K I N G W H AT YO U A LWAYS D R E A M T O F NO COMPROMISES
PERFORMANCE UNFILTERED FROM
The intent here was to capture the volume and stance of the existing 917 to reinterpret for the future while keeping the essence.
The Design was purpose built for racing for the factory team and any customisation meant purpose built dies and custom fitment issues limiting body shape and aerodynamic variations
s k e t c h
p r o g r e s s
The 1st phase of sketching was mostly about trying capture the volume and extrapolating it into something new
key
In the 2nd phase of sketching i tried to concentrate on details and resolving the design to take it further into photoshop
final direc-
D E S I G N
R E F I N E M E N T
In this phase i tried to resolve the design mostly on side views for quicker results before moving onto perpspective views. I did many variations and tried lot of techniques to finally freeze something that i liked.
f i n a l
b o d y
v a r i a t i o n s The final design is a mix of sculptural forms and technology. The composite core which houses the occupant and the powertain + batteries is flanked by sculptural front and rear panels which are open to customisation and modification
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r e n d e r s
c a rbo n mo n o c o q ue f la nk e d by c u s tomi s a b le f ron t & re a r pa n e l s c u s tomi s a b le by i n d i vid ua l owner to pr o m o t e c omp e ti ti on b e tw e e n ow ne r s
h y b r i d
p o w e r t r a i n
r e c h a r g a b l e b at t e r i e s p l u g g e d i n at t h e r e a r t o b e s w a p p e d at e v e r y p i t s t o p
customisable f r o n t w i n g
TOP 10 FINALIST
TATA T R U C K
SEMI FORWARD DURATION : 8 WEEKS
BACKGROUND
DIRTY INTIMIDATING POLLUTING OLD FASHIONED
INITIAL UNCHANGED
SINCE 60 YEARS
SKETCHES
DESIGN DIRECTION
MODULAR CONFIGURABLE
FUNCTIONAL
TOUGH
MATERIAL INTERPLAY
LAYERED
MINIMAL, FUNCTIONAL, and UTILITARIAN. The aim was to redesign the truck as a workhorse for the logistics and construction sector while making it socially acceptable and inviting for others on the roads. The vehicle is positioned as a city truck with short regional trip
capability. Being confined to city limits permits the possibility of an all electric drive train which could be charged at loading and storage bays and overnight.
Air is directed from the air collector at the climbing board in the cabin through channels inside the load baywalls to create a air screen at the back to This deflects dust and debris from the load area and prevents from falling onto oncoming traffic The ergonomics of entry and exit have been taken care of with a novel door opening system in which the door slides down as well dispenses small climbing ledges stowed away in the door panel The cabin has an extendable flexible canopy to accomodate more occupants when the truck is being used for other diverse purposes. The load carrier is a modular with elements whic can be removed to juggle between the extendable cabin space and load carry-
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SIDE VIEW EXPLORATIONS
FAC I A L E X P R E S S I O N S : )
MODEL MAKING DIGITAL / PHYSICAL
In this phase i tried to resolve the design further and build a CAD Model in ALIAS followed by a physical model made in MDF. The pphysical model was not milled instead it was made by building in sections and the hand sanding which presented several challengesto achieve radiuses and profiles.
INTERIOR
CONFIGURABILITY
DEVELOPMENT MULTIPLE
STORAGE VERSATILE
SPACE
FINAL
RENDERS
Rear Air screen to prevent dust and debris from escaping
Modular Load carrier
Wrap around rear lights and magnetic storage cover Drop down door
Electric motors leave space for a front Toolkit
FINISHED
M O D E L MATERIAL : MDF METHOD :
wood working &hand sanding
INTERIOR MOTIVES 2014 SHORTLIST
B E YO N D DURATION : 8 WEEKS
BEYOND AUTONOMOUS
A journey into the ways of nature and natural systems. TESLA builds a Vehicle that revolves around this philosophy and breaks away from tradition completely. Life Can be broken down to a Pneumatic Structure. The Moment when a single cell multiplies into 2 cells exemplifies it in the best way possible. The Single Pneumatic cover ( The CELL Membrane) stretches just like a baloon and then finally divides into two small pneumatic systems.
PNEU How do you create shape then with a pneumatic structure and get to the million forms life manifests itself in starting from tissues to organs to full bodied organisms.
By Creating hard points on the mebrane as directed by the nucleus the membrane manifests numerous shapes
The Protein Hole in the cell membrane facilitates all exchanges between the environment and the cell and is formed at different points on the cell membrane when there is a need for material exchange.
iterating
the nucleus
seating
INITIAL CONCEPT S TA G E
The user can tweak the mebrane
TWEAK to have a different vehicle configuration side members h eld b etw een t h e m o d u les a r e st r etc h a b le to c r eat e lateral roo man d chan ge veh i cle co n fi gu rati o n
The user sits on the mebrane which shapes according to his body.The mebrane is suspended between The 2 MODULES, the CORE and the side members which are flexible
protein holes
All seat belts steering units pop out of protein holes in the cytoplasmic membrane
3 PARTS
REINTERPRETING
PROTEIN
The Tesla logo hides away a rechargable cellular battery for extra power usage.
The side panels are flexible to accomodate a second user by expanding laterally.
O R D E L I N E
T W E A The vey coptors printing the vehicle finally give it mobility by attaching themselves to muscular suspensions attached to the front and the back modules
PRINTERS
Hovering robotic bio printers. Central rotor and refilling Mebrane material
BIO
The robocoptors could rotate conventional wheels or help leviate
As the blades detach and exp
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The User enters the vehicle and relaxes in the soft membrane seating. The nucleus does not react until the user wears his ear pieces and places the TESLA key on the mebrane
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pand membrane material fills and creates running surface
The mebrane controls wheel movement and acts as a suspension and forms the tread pattern as well as
As the user places the key the nuclei releases ions and forms the appropritate seating according to the information stored in the key. The ear piece gives information about critical size parameters about the user’s body to the nuclei according to which it modifies
The Tesla globe at the rear is coated with photosynthetic nano structure and is capable of hovering with the help of a stowed away extra robocoptor and harness solar energy when not in use
The canopy system opens up to release the canopy which is recessed within the side members The Enthusiastic User fiddles with the interactive TESLA globe at the rear of the vehicle and shapes his seating configuration and overall vehicle architecture
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The steering handles pop out of the protein holes in the steering unit when placed on the mebrane
driver The ear pieces project an HUD display infront of the driver’s eyes
MEMBRANE
THE MEMBRANE SENSES THE OCCUPANTS VITAL BODY POINTS AND RECONFIGURES THE SHAPE ON THE FLY TO SUIT THE USER
The Central core beneath the membrane is the brain bhind the intelligent interior. The core controls the mebrane and even connects to the wheel system as well as forming a closed covering when needed for the user.
The mebrane takes the shape of the occupant and releases steering controls, harnesses and foot controls ( if the user wants to drive). The mebrane can accomodate infinite number of body shapes and sizes.
core beneath the mebrane THE CORE CONTROLS THE MEBRANE TO WHICH IT IS TETHERED
The mebrane is transparent and has been bio manufactured with specific properties such as • • • •
Back Module Houses the tweaking system
photosynthetic abilities Local hardening energy flow and magnetism
The Side members store the rectractable and fully configurable hard cover hinged about the front module
The seat belts, foot and steering controls pop out of the mebrane through protein holes
WHEEL
FULLY AUTONOMOUS
THE SAHPE MEMORY ALLOYS OF THE CANOPY SYSTEM TOGETHER WITH THE VARIABLE TRANSPARENCY OF THE MEMBRANE ENABLES
DIFFERENT DRIVING
The membrane passes into the wheels through the front module and then into the bio-coptor wheels. The mebrane controls suspension by limiting vertical movement of wheel unit and forms different tread patterns for different terrain
RACE MODE THE MEMBRANE CANOPY ASSUMES A RACING SILHOUETTE BY RECONFIGURING THE SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY METAL STRIPS WHICH EXPAND THE MEBRANE. THE MEMBRANE ALSO CHANGES TRANSPARENCY
In the Future Our consumption and requirement of Energy for everyday sustenance would increase many folds. This obviously would lead to independence from fossil fuels and start a quest for a cleaner and more abundant form of energy. Looking at present alternative sources of energy the only thing we find common between all of them is practicality, availability and low energy density which doesn’t make them a viable route to go through. Instead to solve our energy needs in the futureHumans look upon to our fundamental Energy warehouse “The Sun”. Due to a thick atmosphere and constant climatic changes the amount of solar energy we are able
SBSE : SPACE BASED SOLAR ENERGY
to harness is minimal and subject to numerous fluctuations due to local weather conditions and light availability. This would obviously be solved if we started to harness solar energy in space outside our atmosphere and beam it back to earth wirelessly with advanced technologies. This energy would be received by everyone just like we receive satellite television through our DTH receptors. Based on your subscription you would receive your share of energy every month anywhere anytime. With time the energy would become cheaper and cheaper as the project costs hit break even. This clean and abundant energy will help solve all energy crises in 3rd world countries which can receive the same amount of energy as other nations without being crippled by localised infrastructure deficiencies.
DURATION : 2 WEEKS
Space Based solar satellites collect and beam back solar energy back to earth
The Vehicles plug into the building seamlessly. The Building is divided into layers for different social strata
Energy receptor on earth received energy from Space
Vehicles and homes share the same energy core
DURATION : 4 WEEKS
form
I N S P I R A T I O N
MantaRay
The Pro-
The Journey from the initial inspiration till the final automotive form in clay was quite exciting, challenging and satisfying. The creature Manta Ray is so astoundingly beautiful that I never fell short of inspiration throughout the course. The creature exhibits beautiful flowing lines both in its form and its movements which were my primary inspirations to start with and hopefully this inspiration has found its way into the final form in Clay.
DURATION : 3 WEEKS ( a big gap between week 2 and week 3 )
FIND NEW ROADS
u s e r
l i f e s t y l e
past
present
f u t u r e //
s K E T C H
E X P L O R A T I O N S
s K E T C H
E X P L O R A T I O N S
S T A G E
KEY SKETCHES
T h e a b o v e o r a n g e s k e t c h e s w e r e d o n e t o u n d e rs ta n d m at e r i a l i n t e r p l ay a n d s i l h o u e t t e s t u dy
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R E A R C A N VA S C A N O OPTIONS
WHAT IF STORAGE SPACE NEVER LIMITED YOU WHEN GOING OUTDOORS ??
T H E E X PA N D A B L E R E A R s t o r a g e w h i c h i s
PY USABILITY
s s i m i l a r t o T H E O N E S YO U F I N D O N T R AV E L B A G S H E L P S YO U CA R RY W H AT E V E R YO U WA N T W I T H O U T W O R RY I N G .
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for adventure composite monocoque housing lights and utilities is surrounded by the front metal panel
nt and rear
anels sit on top of a composite
que which houses the occupant
front electric powertrain
FIRST PLACE AWARD
EMERGING MARKET MOBILITY COMPETITON Finals held in Turin, Italy
“Rural transportation system in india has primarily been neglected in all corners of the country because of it’s complexity and demand for efficiency. But the rural user base is much bigger compared to the urban user strength due to which creating a change in the system can have much more far reaching effects. “
a comparison of the “chakda� and the quintessential tractor
field work : studying rural transportation system
primary groundwork done in indian villages
We used public transportation through out our journey travelling in chakda’s ( jugaad vehicles ), tractors, buses, overcrowded autos to gain first hand experience of the system. We interviewed lots of Chakda drivers, Farmers, Farm equipment manufacturers, Farm produce traders and even chakda manufacturers to gather first hand information and generate insights to foolproof our solutions further on.
initial package sketches
stage
two
Removable steering Unit
final package
Display Panel
Compatible Farming equipment
Stackable Battery Unit for scalabale power
Power and connection unit
vehicle uses and lifecycle
system model depicting numerous interactions between entities and oppurtunities created as a result
final rendered views of the vehicle
parts breakup
scenarios
Driver information system and controls Overhead strobe light which can be removed to be used as a torch Harness for rear passenger
Tak Stow away front headlight to avoid damage snap on rear seat for use during agricultural activities needing extra help Stackable batteries with lego type connectors
Retrofit add on panels enables customisation
Rear cargo space can have stacked motors for extra power or extra cargo
Cou
ke the battery unit back to your home to power it up
uld be used as a people carrier as well
Extend range and power by stacking extra batteries and motors
WIP
SYNCHRONOUS // S E N S U A L I T Y
found both in indian architecture and dance forms - attention to detail either in mudras or carved details in relief. synchrony, repetition & bulbous forms mimicking a leaf are aspects reflected in both dance forms as well as sculptue in temples, arts and handicrafts.
//FOLDS&SHAPES
/ / M E S M E R I Z I N G D E TA I L
L A Y E R S
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PAT T E R N S
patterns and repetitions a vital part of traditional indian architecture are used to draw attention and curiosity of the beholder and retain novelty over the passage of time
FOLDS OF THE SAREE AND PATTERNS INSPIRED SIDE SURFACING AND FRONT LIGHTS
REAR LIGHTS INSPIRED FROM DOME ARCHITECTURE
FUTURE TRENDS // D I R E C T I O N S
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Pump Sprayer
designer knives
Gardena
Lamborghini
REVIVING
Air pollution f i l t e r
Depicting organic shapes through paper profiles
KIRIGAMI
The objective to build an installation using learnt kirigami techniques. The final structure was inspired by the shape of a tree and involved assembling of large paper profile slices.
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