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RCA Vehicle Design Degree Show 2012

The Royal College of Art Vehicle Design program held its annual degree show earlier this summer, showcasing the thesis projects of the 20 graduating MA students and one PhD student.

The exhibition featured diverse projects ranging from inner-city vehicles to a large yacht.

Here is a summary of their projects with links to their photos, sketches and video interviews.


RCA 2012: Pure Light by Lena Knab

Pure Light by Lena Knab
A four-person premium vehicle concept for the Chinese market was inspired by Taoism.


RCA 2012: Spectra Sound concept by Teeravit Hanharutaivan

Spectra Sound concept by Teeravit Hanharutaivan
The Spectra Sound concept aims to solve the sound experience issue in electric vehicles.


RCA 2012: Honda EUT by Chi-Min Hwang

Honda EUT by Chi Min Hwang
The Honda EUT (Exciting Urban Transport) caters to urban commuters looking for driving thrills.


RCA 2012: Lexus ie by Goran Ozbolt

Lexus ie concept by Goran Ozbolt
Designed to stimulate future luxury customers, the Lexus ie offers users space in a compact package.


RCA 2012: Cubie concept by Haitao Qi

Cubie concept by Haitao Qi
An urban carpooling system designed to combat the increasing problem of traffic congestion.


RCA 2012: Floating Entertainment Hub by Chulhun Park

Floating Entertainment Hub by Chulhun Park
A cultural public space on water, sponsored by yacht manufacturer the Palmer Johnson Group.


RCA 2012: Tripod by Paul Nichols

Tripod – Nomadic Housing Vehicle by Paul Nichols
A vehicle that doubles as temporary housing for migrant workers.


RCA 2012: Range Rover Contrast by Inna Schadikin

Range Rover Contrast by Inna Schadikin
The Range Rover concept blends natural elements with the technical, modern with the traditional.


RCA 2012: Lexus LF-Zero by Jan P. Rosenthal

Lexus LF-Zero by Jan P Rosenthal
Developed in a zero-sketch design process, the Lexus LF-Zero was born from Rosenthal’s desire to find a new design approach.


RCA 2012: Inner City Vehicle by Seongjun Ko

Inner City Vehicle by Seongjun ‘Sean’ Ko
A four passenger vehicle shaping a deeper emotional relationship between the people and the environment.


RCA 2012: Echoes of Time by Janina Oberdorfer

Echoes of Time by Janina Oberdorfer
Echoes of Time is an emotional and multidimensional visual and sensory experience.


RCA 2012: Frame & Twist by Jeehoon Shin

Frame+Twist by Jeehoon Shin
Frame+Twist functions as a frame that enables the driver to twist the virtual world with augmented reality.


RCA 2012: Bentley Tailor Made by Kyungeun Ko

Bentley Tailor Made by Kyungeun Ko
A bespoke luxury Bentley designed and built in a low-cost, sustainable way.


RCA 2012: Glitch by Adam Setter

Glitch concept by Adam Setter
The Glitch project was created using an app called Trimensional and an iPhone camera.


RCA 2012: Provere concept by Peter Wilkins

Provere by Peter Wilkins
A three-wheeled electric concept inspired by birds that can link up to similar vehicles.


RCA 2012: eXtremes by Marianna Merenmies

eXtremes by Marianna Merenmies
eXtremes is lightweight, aerodynamic and expressive crossover vehicle designed for the Russian market.


RCA 2012: Inclusive design interior by Niels van Roij

Inclusive Design Interior by Niels van Roij
Born from the idea of creating an easy to use, intuitive and adaptable interior environment Niels van Roij devised the Inclusive Design Interior concept.


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Power of Zero by Henry Cloke
Designed for the forthcoming Masdar eco city, the Power of Zero concept is a single person electric vehicle.


RCA 2012: Micro Living by Nevin de Paravicini

Micro Living by Nevin de Paravicini
The Micro Living project blends architecture and vehicle design, extending into the home of the user.


Audi LBD concept by Henryk Strojwasiewicz

Audi LBD by Henryk Strojwasiewicz
An urban vehicle aimed at fashion-conscious buyers.


RCA 2012: μcar by Lino Vital Garcia-Verdugo

μcar (PhD by Thesis) by Lino Vital García-Verdugo
The μcar is a new urban vehicle solution for the common problems linked to car use in cities.

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