2018
SREEJITH KRISHNAN KUNJAPPAN
PORTFOLIO T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
D E S I G N
P R O L O G U E Hello, my name is Sreejith Krishnan Kunjappan and I am a transportation designer with 1+ year of experience working as a freelancer and in a design studio as well. I have a master’s degree in transportation design and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. I have previous experience of 4+ years as a CATIA design engineer before moving to transportation design. Let me begin this introduction with my take on transportation design. I am a natural born artist and I have always relished sharing my artwork with the audience. My aim is to combine my artistic skills with my passion for automobiles and technological innovations which is why I am pursuing this career. To me transportation design is a discipline that merges art with engineering and science to translate my wildest ideas in the best possible way into products or ‘end results’ intended to satisfy the customer’s desires. The very basic nature of this profession which follows no rules or pre decided path to reach the end result is what has driven me. Every day in the design studio gives me a new learning experience and I wish to continue learning and enhancing my skills forever. Through the forthcoming pages I wish to share some of my works in transportation design. Your comments would be appreciated and I hope to receive a positive response to discuss a job opportunity. Thank you for your time and consideration.
C U R R I C U L U M
V I T A E
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Master’s In Transportation Design Istituto d’arte applicata e design, Torino, Italy 2014-2016
Mar 2018-Present Desmania Design, Delhi, India Automotive Designer
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India 2005-2009
Feb 2017-Feb 2018 Freelancer in transportation design
SOFTSKILLS
Nov 2012-Oct 2014 KPIT, Bangalore, India Design Engineer
Photoshop Alias Illustrator Sketchbook CatiaV5 Showcase
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Mar 2010-Oct 2012 Pioneer Design, Hyderabad, India Design Engineer
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • One of the 12 finalists to enter the final round of Magna Student Innovation Challenge, 2015. • Placed 2nd in the final round of Magna Student Innovation Challenge, 2015. • Winner of many drawing, sketching and painting competitions at school and college levels. LANGUAGES English- Advanced Italian- Basic Hindi- Advanced CONTACT Email talktojith@gmail.com Mobile +91 7829 412 399
C O N T E N T S Random Hand Sketches JAGUAR D-TYPE RACE VISION PININFARINA LIBERTA’ NISSAN I-RIDE AUDI R9 PANIGALE MERCEDES UNIMOG URBAN TRUCK ALIAS MODELLING
RANDOM HAND SKETCHES
JAGUAR D-TYPE RACE VISION
The D-Type was one of the iconic cars produced by Jaguar. What would be the future version of the D-Type? Here is my interpretation of this idea.
1955 JAGUAR D-TYPE - DNA AND PACKAGE To start, I studied the package and design DNA of the 1955 D-Type referring images and information on the internet. Aviation inspired styling and monocoque construction made the D-Type ahead of it’s time. Certain features were unique to this design like the twin cockpit tubs and the vertical rear fin.
elegant curves intelligent alive
Initial explorations based on the original D-Type’s profile
Key Sketches
More exploration to finalize the twincockpit layout with a sleek character
Finalized package and components
Comparison with the 50’s D-Type
INTERIOR EXPLORATION
INTERIOR CONCEPT
PININFARINA LIBERTA’
Master Program in Transportation Design 2014-2016 Thesis Project sponsored by Pininfarina In the mobility of the future, in the name of environmental sustainability and autonomous driving, the car should be valued not so much for the speed or the absolute performance, but rather for the general feeling of “well being� and emotions that it will be able to offer. In that scenario, what form might have the values elegance, passion, sportsmanship - that have always distinguished the Pininfarina design?
Key idea: The hammock is a symbol of comfort and relaxation. Our key idea for this project is to have hammocks in our car and bring in a new expression of comfortable road travel.
elegance purity innovation Horse drawn coach minus the horse
Drawing inspiration from the traditional horse carriage and the hammock to derive a profile for our car.
Initial Key Sketch
INITIAL SKETCHES
Incorporating the Pininfarina design language with influence from antique horse carriage design. Trying to achieve the perfect proportions for a modern spider.
PININFARINA LIBERTA’ DIFFERENT MODES
RELAX MODE: The seats are in hammock form. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view while the vehicle drives autonomously.
DRIVE MODE: The seats transform into a regular seat form. Depending on the requirement the seats change form from a normal passenger seat to a more sporty bucket seat.
Switching from Relax mode to Drive mode: The hammock transforms into a seat. Steering column emerges out of the center console. Head protection moves forward.
Left hand driven or Right hand driven
In Relax mode both the seats are in hammock form offering perfect comfort and relaxation to the user
When the mode is changed from Relax to Drive the steering column emerges out of the center console and shifts into position. As this happens, the hammock converts into a seat and the head protection moves forward.
RELAX MODE to DRIVE MODE transformation sequence
Steering wheel transformation from close to open condition
EXPLORING OTHER VERSIONS
LIBERTA’ SUPERSPORT EDITION - Sporty and elegant at the same time. Improved aerodynamic surfaces. Closed cabin.
LIBERTA’ ADVENTURE EDITION - A new meaning of ‘comfortable offroading’. Rough and tough character. Closed cabin for protection. Roll cage. Adventure accessories attachment.
NISSAN I-RIDE
With growing amount of air pollution, the future of the motorcyclist seems dull. But what if an automobile could provide a clean air environment for the occupant and the thrill of riding a motorcycle at the same time? I am trying to answer this question through this project.
Alarming! Air pollution is the world’s biggest environmental risk to health, and it “continues to rise at an alarming rate” - WHO It is especially a problem in urban areas: only one in 10 people live in a city that complies with the WHO air quality guidelines - BBC Because of heavy smog, residents of twice before heading to work on
Beijing have bicycles. -
to think Siemens
Rising air pollution in many cities is killing people and becomes a visible catalyst for changing mind-sets and policies across health, energy, transportation and urban design - Futureagenda By 2050, 70 percent of the world’s people will live in cities, almost as many people as are alive today - Siemens
India is one of the largest motorcycle markets in the world which means motorcycling is a favourite activity among Indians. Indian cities are also among the top in terms of air pollution levels. How do all these factors affect the future of motorcycling? What would be the motorcycling scene in 2025? Mindsets may change and many might decide not to ride motorcycles in cities because of growing health problems due to high air pollution. But there may still be people unwilling to give up the thrill of leaning into corners. There may still be people who wish to cut through traffic on the way to office. There may still be people who wish to maintain their hobby of weekend riding. The Nissan i-Ride aims to meet their expectations.
What should be the future motorcycle? CABIN enclosed space climate control purified air glass canopy DLO BODY
DRIVE
stylish self balancing aerodynamic light weight
electric power in-wheel motors splitting rear wheel
The 2025 motorcyclist PERSONA
avid motorcyclist Nick, 28 go-getter attitude independent lifestyle Rides solo mostly Lives in Mumbai Professional photographer loves the city occasional group rides Earns $30,000 yearly never gives up
INSPIRATION
starting with some basic sharp and smooth forms
agile sharp smooth
rear wheels attach to each other at higher speeds to behave like a single wheel
Three-wheeler at lower speeds
Two-wheeler at higher speeds
Experience the thrill of future motorcycling
Features
wireless charging
purified air
smart
eco friendly
swappable batteries
audi R9 panigale
Audi and Ducati are 2 iconic brands under the VW umbrella. If Audi makes a supercar inspired from the Ducati Panigale superbike what would be the outcome? This is my imagination of this idea.
KEY CONCEPT: Designing a supercar inspired from a superbike is something not really uncommon. So I wanted to bring in some totally different idea into my design. My key concept here is to have an independent ‘driver module’ in the car that has all the drive controls with drive by wire technology. This driver module tilts into corners just like a motorcycle while cornering.
Driver module tilts while cornering
KEY OBSERVATIONS FROM BOTH BRANDS
Features I want to incorporate into my design: Audi Singleframe grille, sharp and edgy theme, floating surfaces, forward stance, centrally placed driver, rear engined Quattro enabled architecture, driver focussed interior, track oriented, driver tilting into corners
Taking inspiration from the Audi R8 side intakes as a starting point for the design
dynamic
sharp
attitude
INSPIRATIONS Playful character Angular and edgy surfaces Exhilarating experience Reptilious attitude
FINAL DESIGN
FINAL DESIGN
FINAL DESIGN
PACKAGE
INTERIOR EXPLORATION
Shape of the Driver Module is inspired by the Ducati Panigale’s top view
Exhilarating rush of adrenaline for the driver as he tilts while carving corners in this oneof-a-kind supercar. The open cabin and central seating position adds to the thrill.
MERCEDES UNIMOG URBAN TRUCK
Cities are ever growing skywards. Space on the streets is decreasing with increasing number of vehicles. In this scenario, what would be the future Unimog for the urban environment? Here is my idea of a future dump truck.
UNIMOG BRAND HISTORY: A range of multi-purpose medium trucks capable of handling almost any terrain. Equipped with all-wheel drive feature. Strong build quality. Different varaints available for different needs. First developed in the 1940’s in Germany. Production taken over my Daimler Benz in 1951.
The key concept is three way unloading. This means that the truck can unload towards the rear, right or left depending on the situation. Suitable for congested urban environments. The concept is explained below.
Electronically controlled joints that can be activated or deactivated
Truck facing this way
Unloading to the rear
Unloading to the left
Unloading to the right
PROFILE EXPLORATION: Trying to extrapolate the bison’s body shape into a suitable profile for the truck. More mass concentration towards the front and a narrow rear end make it visually mighty.
Mercedes Unimog Dump Truck Concept: The main design direction is to create a single volume appearance. So the shut line between the body and the carriage has been maintained narrow. Side body access is provided for the battery and charging point.
The bulky muscular proportions are more evident in the rear view
To unload sideways the carriage tilts and the side wall of the carriage opens up. Slide plates emerge from slits at the bottom of the carriage to ensure that the load slides away from the truck body during sideways dumping.
ALIAS MODELLING
FERRARI F40
SHOWCASE RENDERING
QUALITY CHECK AND DETAILS
Thank you for your time and attention! To see more work visit my Behance profile my Linkedin profile Contact talktojith@gmail.com +91 7829 412 399 Looking forward to hearing from you