Rear Lights

Lighting Clusters

Here are some really quick sketches I did a few weeks back. I was focusing on the general layout of the lights as well as the character they would give the vehicle.

Studio to Summit

Please check out my planned design project for second semester: Studio to Summit. Along with 6 other students I will be traveling to Ecuador to backpack in the Andes and summit Cotopaxi. During second semester we will be designing a family of outdoor products based upon the product testing and field research done in Ecuador.

Model Update

Automotive Clay Modeling

Here are a couple photos of my 1/5th scale clay model in progress. The modeling process is incredibly time intensive because the clay has to be heated in an oven before it can be applied to the model, then it has to cool before you can form it with tools. The first photo reveals the blue-foam buck under the 3/4 in. layer of clay. Using a buck keeps the model from getting too heavy and saved me from buying a large quantity of the modeling clay, which is quite expensive. Check in soon for more updates.

Jeep Concept Interior Sketches

3/4 Jeep Concept Sketches

Here are some quick sketches that 'marry' my current body design with some of the designs I sketched in front profile. I feel these drawings could be stronger, but they are still effective tools for making decisions on what features to pursue and what concepts should be left behind.

For reference I've also added some photos of the competition. Land Rover just released their newest concept vehicle, the DC100 Sport, a hip little topless SUV.

Rear Views

Down The Road Graphics

Here are some thumbnail sketches that I've been doing in order to explore the front end possibilites for my Jeep Compass Concept. In the auto industry they refer to this view as the 'down the road graphic' meaning it's the image you get of the vehicle in your rear-view mirror or as it drives toward you down the road. This view is extremely important because it can make a car either very recognizable...or completely unnoticeable. I intended these sketches to be iconic and original, yet still true to the nature of the vehicles brand. Enjoy!