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SENIOR THESIS PROJECT
- Instructor Jack Kobayashi -
PROJECT BRIEF
Renewing the Scandinavian influence in Volvo’s potential electric flagship vehicle Embla. To provide CMF interior and exterior proposals for a show car in 2024 to showcase in the North American International Auto Show, inspired to produce a limited edition to sell in North America by 2027
KEY ATTRIBUTES

DESIGN DIRECTION

TARGET CONSUMER

NORTH AMERICAN TREND INSIGHTS - 2027
TARGET CONSUMER

SCANDINAVIAN CULTURE RESEARCH


VOLVO'S CURRENT EXTERIOR COLORS

BENCHMARKING
SHOW CAR

EV

EXTERIOR COLOR EVALUATION FOR FUTURE

SHOW CAR 2024
CMF CONCEPT

EXTERIOR CHARACTER COLOR

INTERIOR MOOD BOARD & MATERIALS


COLOR BLOCKING
SHOW CAR RENDER

ADOBE SUBSTANCE DIGITAL MATERIAL BOARD

PHYSICAL MATERIAL BOARD
INTERIOR MATERIALS


EXTERIOR PAINT CREATION
LIMITED EDITION 2027
CMF CONCEPT

EXTERIOR CHARACTER COLOR

INTERIOR MOOD BOARD & MATERIALS

COLOR BLOCKING

LIMITED EDITION RENDER

ADOBE SUBSTANCE DIGITAL MATERIAL BOARD

PHYSICAL MATERIAL BOARD
INTERIOR MATERIALS


EXTERIOR PAINT CREATION
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