darkshark0159
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Hello everyone, and welcome to the first ever Final Gear Automotive Design Challenge!
We've spent countless hours on these forums discussing the designs of key industry figures such as Chris Bangle, and we've argued over the designs of many new cars which have been released. Some we hate, some we love, but more often than not recently, we hate them.
So here is an opportunity. What would you do if you were in the position of head designer at a major car company? Would you turn over the tables and try something radical? Would you try and refine and modernise old designs while keeping in line with tradition?
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In this challenge, you are the head of design at Jaguar. You have been asked to design a new generation of the flagship XJ model. The XJ has had a very consistent look for many generations, and some see it as dated. Yet for many, Jaguar is all about tradition. You must walk the fine line between these views as you design the car.
Guidelines:
Since this is a trial run of this new challenge, discuss below and we can tweak the rules.
We've spent countless hours on these forums discussing the designs of key industry figures such as Chris Bangle, and we've argued over the designs of many new cars which have been released. Some we hate, some we love, but more often than not recently, we hate them.
So here is an opportunity. What would you do if you were in the position of head designer at a major car company? Would you turn over the tables and try something radical? Would you try and refine and modernise old designs while keeping in line with tradition?
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In this challenge, you are the head of design at Jaguar. You have been asked to design a new generation of the flagship XJ model. The XJ has had a very consistent look for many generations, and some see it as dated. Yet for many, Jaguar is all about tradition. You must walk the fine line between these views as you design the car.
Guidelines:
- Use any design method you'd like, as long as you start from scratch. Drawing, 3D modelling, vector imaging, etc.
- Artistic talent isn't a must. Entries shall be judged on design skill rather than artistic skill.
- Keep it real. This isn't the Photoshop contest.
- Please submit your entries via PM by 10 August 2009 at 0:00GMT
Since this is a trial run of this new challenge, discuss below and we can tweak the rules.