The Art Center College of Design is considered one of the top-tier transportation design schools in the world. Each year, students who have fulfilled a vast array of criteria are invited to attend the University and gain instruction from a group of designers working in the industry.
At an exhibition held earlier this year the 2012 graduating class showed off a number of very different concepts created during their time at the renowned academic institution.
Here is a list and links to their concepts, sketches and video interviews.
HSB Hybrid Sports Bicycle by Tomas Bubilek
The HSB tri-hybrid bicycle concept is a full-scale working prototype designed to bridge the gap between small displacement motorcycles and large bicycles.
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BMW X Life by Yasuhiro Sato
The BMW X Life concept consists of three elements, each representing the different stages of life. Sato developed the entire concept by way of sketch models, instead of actual sketches.
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Subaru Anorak by Tazo Osawa
The Anorak concept is a rugged, compact SUV interior inspired by exposed rafters and air conditioning ductwork found on ceilings of modern homes.
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Citroen Zen concept by Ethan Anh Pham
Pham drew on his own personal experience to create the ‘Citroen Zen’, a vehicle he calls the “city car as a spiritual gateway” inspired by a Zen garden near his home.
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Fiat Lussino by Joseph Martinez
Joseph Martinez sought to address the concept of small luxury with the Fiat Lussino concept and looked into creating a vehicle that would resonate with image conscious buyers.
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Audi A10 Concept by Yana Briggs
The main objective with the Audi A10 concept was to close the gap between Audi A8 L and the Bentley line up, redefining Audi ‘luxury’ as majestic and timeless.
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Porsche Mixte GT by Ryan Black-Macken
Sourcing inspiration from electronic downtempo artists Mathias Schaffhauser & Xhin, Black-Macken’s Mixte GT is a look into Porsche’s return to the grand touring segment.
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