Aims
The project aims to introduce students to the specific disciplines and processes associated with vehicle design contextualised within the broader themes and issues affecting the profession.
Brief
Students are asked to consider the problems of city transportation and design appropriate vehicle solutions for London. These will be developed using scenario building from an identified user perspective and an identified need. The vehicle can be of any type although emphasis should be given to the most appropriate use of space. The vehicle should fit within the city environment and the cultural aspects of the city should be reflected in the design. The design solutions should be for an anticipated timeframe of 5 to 7 years and be realisable in the use of technology.
The design solutions will be developed and presented as illustrations only.
Objectives
The objective of the project is for students to gain the ability to identify and design to a need. It will also introduce them, through workshops, tutorials and lectures, to some of the broader aspects of vehicle design as well as specific professional practice.
Outcomes
The project outcomes will be for students to have one, or a number of, design solutions completed as a series of detailed illustrations. This will be supported by a sketchbook of alternative ideas and designs as well as package and other appropriate material to demonstrate your knowledge of the design. The work should be contextualised by a scenario illustrated in a method of the student's choice (video, theme boards, story boards). Students will be expected to have an understanding of the social, ecological and technical implications of their design.
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Name: Pierre-Olivier Garcia LONDON: an important tourist city; this small city-car will be available from the important travel places in the city. This rent service will offer visitors on the windscreen in front of the occupants, head-up display informations (maps, history, museums, journey already programmed) This car, with a really simple design and a strong image uses some symbols from the city such as art (picture frame), and architecture (red bricks,the symbol of square).
© Copyright Pierre-Olivier Garcia and The Royal College of Art |
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Name: Jochen Paesen 2007. The most revolutionary change to London is the pedestrianisation of a great number of streets. This 'taxi' runs in conjunction with the rest of the London transport system and can be used in these pedestrianised areas
© Copyright Jochen Paesen and The Royal College of Art |
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Name: Sungjin Yong This project is about anwsering the problems faced by commuters going to work within cities. I have tried to make the car into a personal space alternative to the tube or bus. It has a much smaller footprint than any existing car. This car is based around a rental system, rather like a supermarket trolley.
© Copyright Sungjin Yong and The Royal College of Art |
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Name: Anthony Pugh This is a two seater city vehicle with expandable neoprene storage panniers, a safety cell and weather protection. The front wheels can compress together to create an even smaller parking space.
© Copyright Anthony Pugh and The Royal College of Art |
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Name: Andy Woodman This urban distribution vehicle, capable of delivering parcels and other goods into pedestrian environments, revolves around one principle, and that is ease of use. A 'stand and drive' driving position was developed to enable quick movement around the cab and demountable load cells are used to give the vehicle flexability.
© Copyright Andy Woodman and The Royal College of Art |
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