Ultimate hot wheels track

I thought this was really cool! Loved playing with cars when I was younger and this looks fun even now! I can appreciate the structure and engineering behind making this, but it also looks like a piece of art! You have all the straight support beams and then the curves of the track combining, also with the added miniature colourful landscaping, making this a really interesting piece to look at, but whilst still being able to use it. I'd love to see it in person.

Audi LED lights

 These LED and xenon lights for the Audi S6 can pivot up to 15 degrees to help you see around curves while dedicated static cornering lamps shine at wider angles to aid with sharper turns. I really like these lights, the sharp lines and angles give an aggressive look but they also have an elegance about them. Another thing that jumps out to me is the grille, i love the simplicity of the horizontal lines, And audi are going back to using more chrome on the grille which makes a classy more up market feel, especially with the new designed simplistic grille.

http://blog.experimentsinmotion.com/post/44705214375/led-and-xenon-technology-for-a-smarter-headlight

Audi R8 V10 Plus

I posted a picture of this the other day, but i liked how the rear end is taken apart, I am facelifting an audi and also doing an engineering project, so i am also looking into how cars are put together, and found it interesting to see how the supercar is put together and how its structured.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/therealmarky/8522401382/in/faves-phunkshon/

Retro Jaguar E-Type Guide

Came across these posters and guide to the range of E-Types over the years they produced them, just loved the retro feel and simplicity of them. I love the E-Type anyway, but combined with the cool illustration work makes it even cooler.

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/jaguar-75/id390687626?mt=8

Audi R8 V10 Plus

This is the Audi R8 V10 plus, Audi have basically freshened up the design of the R8, new lights, grilles, added some subtle carbon fibre touches. i love the look of the front, all the new horizontal lines on the grille, and the headlamps, i much prefer the style audi have moved too, away from the individual LED bulbs, and now have a continuous line and look like one piece of design. I also love this satin blue paint. 


http://www.dieselstation.com/Audi/R8-V10-plus-2013/Audi-R8-V10-plus-2013-Fotos-widescreen-wallpaper-ds02-i4926.html

Audi SQ5

This is the new Audi SQ5, looking into new models of Audis and seeing what way they are heading in the design aspect. i like the small chrome and brushed aluminium details, and like in an earlier post, the grilles are having more horizontal lines, which looks simple and clean.

http://uncrate.com/stuff/audi-sq5/

Audi Crosslane Coupe Concept

I have been looking into ideas for my Audi A1 facelift and trying to see what future Audi's are being styled like. they seem to be going alot simpler? like the lights are less fussy and become more square. the grille is more angular and the detailing within the large front grille is changing and has more horizontal lines. Audi still have the angular lower air intakes in the lower part of the bumper. and the shoulder line with the slight swerve in it. A car in the Audi range which has some of these future is the new Q5. So these are the some of the style traits i'm going to incorporate. The way Audi are heading is great.

http://uncrate.com/stuff/audi-crosslane-coupe-concept/

A1 interior

I would say one of the Audi A1 main competitors is the MINI which is beyond one of the most popular small cars, the accessories, customisations and individuality are endless with the MINI. Audi have got some nice options to customise your A1, which isn't seen anywhere else across the other models of the Audi range. obviously trying to keep competition with the likes of the MINI and Fiat 500. But as you expect from Audi, the accessories are tasteful, well made, unique and not too in your face so it doesn't look tacky, as thats not what Audi stand for, as Audi is a premium brand and want to give you the individualisation but in a luxury well made and premium way.  

http://www.flickr.com/photos/m25audi/6725114681/

Audi A1 Quattro

As i have to facelift a Audi A1, i was looking into different A1 models, and this is the most exciting one, like all the models across the Audi range, there is always a sporty exciting version, and this happens to be the A1 version which is all wheel drive. I love the retro wheels, i like the small red details on the centre caps of the wheels and also in the headlights. i like the black a and c pillars and also the roof, and how the spoiler is white. i love the contrast of all the white and black with the small red details. i like the black painted boot, its exaggerates the shape of the rear and makes your eyes draw wider so you think the car is wider than it is. i really like the bone and muscle lines that are on the side of the car which help make the car look longer and more aggressive. Im glad Audi have made this model, even though they Haven't made many and its only available in left hand drive. 

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-a1-quattro-3/#photo-4693460/

Audi A7

Starting a new facelift project, and i am choosing to do an Audi A1, the companies styling is improving and just getting better and better, and are starting new trends. I love the Audi A7, it doesn't seem like a typical vehicle Audi would design, its long, wide, low roof line, it has a large over hang on the boot, But still has brand trademarks like the large front grille and the angular front and rear LED lights. I love it but i hear mixed opinions on it, i just love it as its different from the rest of the Audi range. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34928096@N04/8443918168/in/photostream/

Mercedes 300 SL

I love a classic super car, they are so simple, but yet so gorgeous and are just ooze class. I love this mercedes,  i love the wheel arch trim, and how dynamic it looks and how it looks like it is just gliding with the car through the air and how the side air vents are slanted and line up so neatly with the lines of the car and the arch trim. Even the cone shaped wing mirrors which are positioned half way on the front wing, look so elegant, simple and dynamic in chrome. 


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32135310@N08/8556088549/

Mclaren P1

Here we have the Mclaren P1, there has been a lot of debate which one is best, out of the this, the Lamborghini veneno and the La Ferrari. Personally my favourite is Ferrari as its classy and simple, nothing to over the top or trying to be serious race car. But I do like the Mclaren, obviously it has a lot to live up to compared to the Mclaren F1. The thing is, it seems to be designed by a computer focused on aerodynamics, which will create an amazing car to drive and perform don't get me wrong. But it just seems like any other super car style wise. Nothing stands out to me. I do think It is a good looking car though, apart from the rear wing which raises itself at a certain speed, it looks like an ironing board on the back of the car. But I'm sure it drives superbly and looks so much better than the Lamborghini.

http://uncrate.com/stuff/mclaren-p1/

Lamborghini veneno

The new Lamborghini, if I'm honest I can't stand it, Lamborghini's design are becoming more and more predictable, all these angular lines, they seem to design the whole car with a ruler. This doesn't seem typical Lamborghini, it's really big, it has a massive wing, everything seems very over the top and the wing and air ducts just seem stuck on and don't blend with the rest of the car! There is just to many things to look at and to many different things going on. Less is more in my opinion.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1082707_ferrari-laferrari-lamborghini-veneno-mclaren-p1-car-news-headlines

La Ferrari render

Here is a nice render of the la Ferrari, looks like it is an early loose sketch as it is a little different to the prototype produced. Still has the sculpted doors with the air ducts and the general shape of the front bumper is the same. I like the render technique with all the lines used for the shading, very simple and effective render.



http://www.cardesign.ru/articles/designstory/2013/03/08/5634/

La Ferrari

The la Ferrari, a lot of people don't like this, but I love it!! Ferrari are really stepping there game up and competing with the likes of Lamborghini Etc for design and looks. Since the new 458 Ferrari are designing some great looking cars, I've never been a big fan of Ferrari and of recent I am. The front seems quite angular and quite Lamborghini, I love the sculpted doors with the air ducts. And the cockpit, how it's black and looks like the body has been designed and flows round it! It looks so sleek and stylish, yet very Ferrari and stands out and says look at me! Just like a Ferrari should.


http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/La-Ferrari-05.jpg

Gear knob development

Here is the development of my gear knob, and listening to the test user and what they said and applying it to the design of my gear knob. It has slightly changed but I have been able to keep some of the lines and features from the original design, such as the horizontal line that runs down the side of the gear knob. I just refined and simplified it, to make it easier and more pleasant for the end user to use.

Gear knob

Here is my first attempt with my gear knob model, it's a little chunky from testing it, so it's needs some developing and refining. As some test users said it could do with being more round and have less severed edges making it easier to grip. I like the overall shape and how it came out, but with some developing and listening to what users have said I can make it better.