Exterior Design of an Urban Air Mobility Vehicle

PROJECT OVERVIEW

  • ROLE: Industrial Designer
  • TOOLS: Design Thinking, Surface Modeling
  • TIMELINE: 16 weeks

THE CHALLENGE

Designing the exterior of a conceptual urban air mobility vehicle, optimized for medical emergencies, rescues, and public acceptance.

RESULT

Design Process

MOODBOARD

SKETCHES

INITIAL QUICK 3D-MODELS

AI-ITERATIONS

MINI-MOCKUPS

1:1 MOCKUP

RENDERINGS

As with most projects, time proved to be a limiting factor. The project's direction and objectives evolved as it progressed, which added complexity. What began as a vision to design a vehicle that could realistically be built within two years, requiring careful consideration of feasibility and buildability constraints, gradually shifted toward a more conceptual approach. This transition allowed for greater freedom in form, materials, and design expression, but it also created moments where the project felt less focused and more exploratory.

Moreover, the scope of the project was ambitious. Designing a vehicle from the ground up involves far more than defining its overall shape and dimensions. It requires detailed consideration of countless components, doors, windows, footsteps, structural elements, and many other functional and technical aspects. Each of these elements demands time, iteration, and thoughtful integration into the overall design.

Given the breadth of the scope and the limited timeframe, the outcome achieved by two dedicated and passionate students, me and David Gustafsson, is truly impressive. While this proposal remains a concept, it represents a strong and well-considered foundation. As a starting point, it offers meaningful potential for the future development of Urban Air Mobility solutions in the field of emergency response and rescue operations.

VISIT

Visiting an air medical base to interview personnel operating emergency helicopters.

THE TEAM

Showcasing at EV38 alongside David Gustafsson, Linnea Westberg, and Matilda Neveilus Wernholm.

NOSE SHAPE TESTING
HEIGHT OF STEPS
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