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Transportation and Automobile Design
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nikhilsharma24@yahoo.co.in |
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Interior Design for Reva NXG 2010
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Guide Praveen Nahar |
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Sponsonr Reva Electric Car Company
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My diploma project brief was to design the interior for a 2-seater electric sports
car “Reva NXG 2010” meant for the users with high standards of living and also to
address the international market needs. The interior had to follow the contemporary
trends in sports car design, carrying along the Reva brand image and complementing
the exterior design of the car. I started my research with the study of electric car
history, evolution of sports car, market trend analysis and various factors that affect
the design of an electric car. Based on the user survey and the corresponding replies
obtained from Reva users and probable customers from across the world, the feedback
was documented and used to generate the ideal user groups as well as one ideal user
to represent each group. Based on the above studies, I selected some keywords and
developed my theme board and then conceptualized ideas to give them a meaningful
shape. I also spent time on form explorations and detailing of display screen, digital
speedometer, steering wheel, seat design and storage areas. Considerable thought was
also given on interior space analysis and vehicle packaging.
The project provided me the opportunity to learn and experience the way the automobile
industry works. It also gave me the platform to grow as a designer and made me realize
the importance of electric vehicles in the coming future of the automobile industry. |
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