Exterior Design Internship | September 2016 - February 2017 | MINI Design Studio Munich
X - Space, X - Perience
Mini minix
Scenario | Urban 2030
Minis | Same yet Different: ACV30 (1997), British Open Classic (1990s), Spiritual (1997), Monaco (1960s), Wildgoose (1960s)
Original Idea of Issigonis Mini in 1959 | Creative Use of Space
finding a way of getting everything on a small footprint but still offering a great experience
Today´s Potential Solution | Flexible Space Layout
slide to extend, elevate to enlarge
Icons: aesthetics of quality
How the future will be,
if we are honest,
we don´t actually know.
If products convert from usable objects to cultural goods,
a timeless icon,
an attitude of living,
an observation of zeitgeist,
an emotion connected with memories,
They will be long-lasting and sustainable,
since they will find their own value,
and show us ways out,
while we are looking for the answers to the questions,
of Being and Time,
of our lifelong identities.
Feeling: every shape whispers a meaning
Keysketch | Simplicity and Boldness
*Thank Stefan for inspiring me with his overwhelming skills in understanding geometry and shapes
Ideation: side surface experiment
Ideation: facelift + front opening
Ideation: extendable volume
Ideation: rear
Theme X | The Invisible Union Jack
Proportion: can't be not a "mini"
Dimensions (mm): length 3571, width 1761, height 1313, wheelbase 2622
Mode | X-Space, X-Perience
sport+city –> autonomous+intercity –> outdoor+camping
Configuration | Form Follows Function
"mini" –> lounge –> campervan
Thank Christopher and Florian for supervising the project
Thank MINI Design Studio, esp. exterior team, for inspiration, companionship, experience, knowledge, time and memories
