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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TESLA HYPERLIGHT

BRAUN SOLAIR

DODGE TONA

KTM MOUSE/JOYSTICK

CITROEN RALLY

CADILLAC HALO

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INSTRuCTOR Akino Tsuchiya

CATEgORy Transportation Design

SEmESTER Spring 2013

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Tesla Concept for the year 2050

CONCEPT

1000 /1000 tesla concepts, the Tesla Hyperlight, weighing

under 1000 lbs but with a 1000 mile range. this concept

is for the year 2050 so enable a young demographic to be

abel to drive a simple car without all the self driving aids

that will be there in the future. Giving you the ultimate

driving experience

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Unity

Structural

Skeletal

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CONCEPT

In the year 2050, tesla will be one of the most successful car

companies to date due to the shortage of fossil fuels in the

world. Everyone turns their heads to alternative power source.

Tesla who already began its electric venture end up dominating

in its class of electric cars. With this huge success they are able

to concentrate on research for new super materials and finding

multiple uses for one material.

This car would be for a young enthusiast that loves to drive like

people in the 21st century. Because I’m envisioning the future

being driven only by self-driven vehicles. So the Hyperlight

would allow a young crowd to be able to get their hands behind

the wheel and feel what most of us have felt our entire lives.

The 1000lbs/10000miles concept helps square things up, the car

will weight under 1000lbs due to its new super materials and

engineering marvel, and for the 1000mile range, and on one

single charge I can estimate the car being able to go 1000 on

one charge.

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The Frame Would be woven naturally by the Gold-en orb spider.

They would let the spiders weave it in a downward direction by using ultrasounds to control their weaving patterns.

The golden Orb-weaving spider is capable of weaving a natural element that’s 5 times stronger than steel yet cutting more than 60% of the weight.it would also be a cheap alternative to titanium or carbon fiber which are expensive materials to produce.

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INSTRuCTOR Tom Matano

CATEgORy Transportation Design

SEmESTER Spring 2011

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Braun designed car for the city

CONCEPT

Take a non-car brand vehicle and design around its design

philosophy. Targeting a female market for the city. Having

limited restrictions of 3meters long and 1.8 meters wide

kEy ATTRIBuTES

Bold

Elegance

Fierce

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CONCEPT

In the Year 2025, Braun comes out with a small city car for the

woman demographic. The Braun Company wanted to create a

vehicle for females that would reflect the newest design trends

in fashion. Letting the female population have a car that they

can be proud to own and also look good for the years to come.

The car has a restriction of 3meters in length and 1.8meters

wide. This makes for a perfect City car. Small enough to be able

to park almost anywhere and still spacious enough inside the

vehicle. There is plenty of storage space inside the car for the

occasional cloths shopping or grocery shopping.

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CATEgORy Transportation Design

SEmESTER Spring 2011

BRIEF

Dodge Interior concept for the year 2025

CONCEPT

Dodge Tona interior concept, for the year 2025. For a young family with a new born on board. Having their eye on their child at all times without hindering you’re driving focus or tak-ing your hands off the wheel. From the comfort of the driver’s

seat you can tend to you children’s needs.

kEy ATTRIBuTES

Efficient

Harmonious

Flexible

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Beautiful efficency.

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Dodge Interior concept for the year 2025

CONCEPT

Dodge Tona interior concept, for the year 2025. For a young family with a new born on board. Having their eye on their child at all times without hindering you’re driving focus or tak-ing your hands off the wheel. From the comfort of the driver’s

seat you can tend to you children’s needs.

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EFFICIENT

HARMONIOUS

FLEXIBLE

- Distraction Textingv Calling GPS input

- Limited storage space, - Cluttering of personal gadgets,

- TECH wont SYNC- Tactile / touch screen

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INSTRuCTOR Chris Myers

CATEgORy Design Drawing 3

SEmESTER Fall 2012

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KTM Mouse and joystick Concept

CONCEPT

KTM is a very respected brand when it comes to motor-

cycles and their very unique design style. ive explored

it and translated it for the market or kids who want a joy

stick / mouse to preform as good as the bike itself. with

new technoligy being introducded, real life tactile feed-

back will we applie

kEy ATTRIBuTES

Covert

Fragmentary

Streamline

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INSTRuCTOR Antonio Borja

CATEgORy Transportation Design

SEmESTER Spring 2010

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Citroën Hatchback concept for the year 2025

CONCEPT

Citroën Hatchback for your off road needs in the deep

mountain forests of Venezuela. Target audience is young

College student Studying Photography who enjoys driving

out in the mountains and being able to go were normal

cars can’t go, giving him / her exclusive access to the wild

from the comfort of their own Citroën hatchback.

kEy ATTRIBuTES

Graceful

Unleashed

Arousing

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Rally fighter.

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Citroën Hatchback concept for the year 2025

CONCEPT

Citroën Hatchback for your off road needs in the deep

mountain forests of Venezuela. Target audience is young

College student Studying Photography who enjoys driving

out in the mountains and being able to go were normal

cars can’t go, giving him / her exclusive access to the wild

from the comfort of their own Citroën hatchback.

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INSTRuCTOR Tom Matano

CATEgORy Transportation Design

SEmESTER Fall 2013

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Cadillac Concept for 2025, GM Competition

CONCEPT

GM competition introduced the Halo concept, an Art and

Science exploration in the year 2025 for Cadillac. This

Crossover’s target audience is young male entrepreneur

who want something exciting and versatile. This Cadillac

is a vehicle that really captures your attention if standing

absolutely still or driving past you very quickly.

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Stealth

Aggressive

Rythmical

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CONCEPT

GM has made a competition for the year 2025 called the Halo

concept. This Car is directed to your entrepreneurs who want to

buy their first luxury car with the latest art and science technol-

ogy combined. This car would be a competitor in the year 2025

for the BMW X6 crossover. With a new top of the line Hybrid

package system, this car will be leading in power as in its han-

dling. Expecting the volume of about 1.5million sold around the

world, this car will be everyone’s envy. With its new looks and

strong presence, I feel this will be a suitable fit for any young

male who wants to make a grand entrance where ever he drives

up too.

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CAR RENDERS

Porsche GT3 – 2009

Citroën GT – 2008

Mazda RX-7 3rd generation – 1994

Audi R8 ABT edition – 2010

Ferrari California – 2010

Studebaker Lark Italsuisse – 1960

Nissan 290z concept – 2020 by Thomas O’Brien

Audi R18 TDI – 2011

Renault Alpine A310 - 1977

Alfa Romeo GTV – 1972

Ferrari 512 S – 1970

Ferrari Chalk Render by Thomas O’Brien

Lamborghini Aventador- 2011

Audi Quattro – 2010 Concept

Aston Martin V8 Vantage – 2010

Aston Martin DB5 - 1964

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School: Academy of Art University, School of Transportation Industrial Design

Crouse: Senior Portfolio

Instructor: Mary Scott

Student: Thomas O’Brien

Telephone: (415) 686 – 6491

Address: 2290 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

Email: T.j.obrien20@gmail.com

Website: www.TjoDesigns.com

Book Bindery: The Key Binding & Printing

1934 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606

Die maker: The Key Binding & Printing

1934 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606

Photography: Brent Johnson

Title of book: SHIFT

Cover stock:

Text Stock: Strathmore 80 lb. recycled Drawing Paper

Foil Stock:

Fonts: Univers LT 65 bold, Univers LT 45 light

Software: Adobe Creative Suite CS6.5

2013 All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced without

express permission from Thomas O’Brien.

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