AUDI AERVIS GT
Student research project / HfG Offenbach, Audi Concept Design Munich
Supervised by Prof. Frank Zebner and Klemens Rossnagel
More than 100 years ago individual, mass transport was only a dream. In the 20th century, this dream became reality - and today, this mobility is an integral part of our lives, which allows us practical, easy access to locomotion. Automobility has changed and broadened our awareness and ways of thinking.
The AERVIS GT is a dream car of superlatives. It symbolizes the vision of great journeys with unlimited and infinite movement. The concept evokes the legendary spirit, which AUDI has always embodied on the road. The name combines Latin "AER" (air) which stands for freedom and is fundamental to all life, and "VIS", the energy which moves and permeates everything. It's the power we feel when we accelerate the car and rev up.
DRAGONFLY
Student research project / HfG Offenbach
Supervised by Prof. Frank Zebner and Christian Ebert
What will happen when technology can operate the car entirely automated? What will it mean for the interior design of the vehicle?
The point of departure for this concept envisions such a scenario and provides a brief view of the potential this step offers for the car interior and interaction design. The car becomes part of a new living space where passengers areinvited to enjoy the journey. As the dashboard disappears, the car interior is for getting in touch with friends, for working or entertainment. The elegant board resembles a wing and contains two transparent displays for the front passengers.
OFF THE GRID
Student research project / HfG Offenbach
Supervised by Prof. Frank Zebner and Jochen Leinberger
"Off The Grid" is a self-sufficient lighting system designed for use in areas where the energy supply is no longer guaranteed or non-existent. It is modularly constructed and can be adjusted depending on context. The body is an aluminum triangle which ensures fast cooling and provides a slot on each side for various functional modules. These modules are easy to slip into the body and connected and switched via data and power buses.
The default setup contains a light, battery pack and dynamo charging module. In terms of efficiency, the illumination is interactive and is switched by an infrared detector. This concept offers a wide range for applications as an aid in disaster zones or as path lighting. “Off The Grid” is a practical assistant to secure or improve lives in terrain with no electric grid. As the lighting system is entirely modular the users can design it according to their needs while the open source software (CCCC) allows the use to program the trigger and the function of the light.
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