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BRIEF

The brief is to design a Polestar that would advance societal progression. Designs should display new ways of thinking that would encourage positive change in society, including responses to the ongoing climate crisis. It doesn’t have to be a car. But it does have to be a Polestar.

DESIGN SOLUTION

An elegant, sophisticated and dynamic Polestar design that provides freedom and independence to users with mobility issues.

TOOLS & SOFTWARE

  • Autodesk Fusion 360

  • Autodesk Sketchbook

  • Analogue Sketches

  • Adobe Photoshop

 

Progress is defined as “a movement toward a goal; development; continuous improvement”. In the 21st Century, it is long overdue that everyone has access to equitable, functional, aesthetically pleasing, and advanced mobility. This is what it mean to be socially progressive; this is what it means to progress.

DESIGN SOLUTION

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS

Features and functions in the design are included to provide safety, comfort and confidence to the user in all terrain conditions. These includes seat belt, lighting, weather cover, zero degree turning circle, USB and mobile phone port and upright position in uneven terrains.

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AESTHETICS

The design aesthetics and styling involves simple and angular forms and geometries to convey movement and progress. To better reflect Polestar style and aesthetics, the design is kept minimal and predominately black with white accents conveying a futuristic, sleek and elegant style.

 

PRESENTATION BOARDS

 

 

 

DESIGN PROCESS OVERVIEW

  • Curate GOGO power wheelchair project for Polestar competition

  • Identify Polestar style and aesthetics

  • GOGO concept iteration

  • Concept refinement

  • Final concept

  • Presentation Boards