thyssenkrupp blue.cruiser - the design

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Designer and creative direction for

Exterior Design

Interior Design

Color & Trim

I did the whole design from sketch to 3D CAD models for manufacturing and post rendering visualizations. The design included everything from the big picture to the last details, such as the aero-camera housings, air vents or the button graphics on the dashboard. Design was implemented as core value in the development process within the team of engineers, electricians, mechatronics and others. One of the main goals was to get an outstanding cd-value and aerodynamics that are even better than any production car on the market. Therefore I worked closely with aerodynamic and fluid engineers.

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team photo at thyssenkrupp´s headquarter in Essen, Germany

thyssenkrupp blue.cruiser

The newest solar car from University of Bochum combines the latest technical finesse with an extraordinary design. For the third time it is being developed within the scope of a research collaboration with thyssenkrupp whose technology and expertise are used in the development and help shape the future of electromobility. The focus lies on sustainability and innovation at all development stages.

Leaders in style

The design of the thyssenkrupp blue.cruiser, which comes from the pen of Daniel, a industrial design student of the Folkwang University of the Arts, unites the silhouette of a classic coupé with a clear and modern form language. The blue.cruiser follows into the footsteps of its predecessors as a timeless unique feature. Last Bridgestone World Solar Challenges have all been awarded the prizes for the best design. To defend this prize and bring it back to the Ruhr area, the Bochum SolarCar team has made its mark.

Technology and innovation

More efficient and practical for everyday-use than ever before, the new four-seater comes up with a spacious and modern interior. Innovative lightweight steel constructions characterize the development of bodywork: the lattice frame with roll-over cage, the specially developed steel rims and the rear bench made of the sandwich material LITECOR stand for the increased use of steel and have the advantage of making the car particularly light with no loss of safety. In addition to that, like in any other sports coupé you can find special features such as distance warning, central locking, infodisplay, seat heating and electrically-adaptive chassis to maximize driving comfort.