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AISI intershipIn the summer of 1996 I participated in an internship project sponsored by the American Iron and Steel Institute . The design is based on the package of the Ford Synergy show car with an emphasis on improving packaging and reducing weight. My solution offered large twisting surfaces to strengthen and allow the use of lighter weight steel. The overall vehicle architecture was modified to take advantage of the hybrid drivetrain and give more space to the passengers.Door apetures were reduced in size to increase stiffness and allow a lighter structure. I also reduced the amount of glass, since glass is even heavier than steel. Rear three quarter visibility was not hampered due to the innovative glazing graphics. I would like to thank Bob Boniface (designer) and Don Savitch (clay modeller) for their insight and assistance. |
 12"x36" vellum,marker, and pastel |  12"x36" vellum,marker, and pastel |
 vellum, marker, and pastel |  12"x36" vellum,marker, and pastel |
 12"x36" vellum, marker, and pastel |  12"x36" vellum and pencil |
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