In an age of urbanisation and fast-paced work life, young urban professionals seek more from their vehicles than just transportation. They desire mobile sanctuaries equipped with advanced entertainment features for a heightened driving experience. Compact cars face the challenge of meeting these demands due to limited space. However, this Chevrolet's latest concept car, designed by Anling Liu, breaks new ground by maximising small spaces without compromising utility. With carefully engineered interior and advanced entertainment integration, it promises an unparalleled driving journey, redefining compact car design and ushering in a new era of automotive excellence.
Disclaimer: This is an individual project by a Coventry Student and not an official project from Chevrolet
Anling Liu aimed to combine classic Chevrolet features with a modern look. The goal was to make a car that looks strong and stylish, blending futuristic design with Chevrolet's strong style. He carefully shaped the car's sides to match Chevrolet's style while making sure the front and back flow together smoothly. This approach aimed to mix modern technology's sharpness with Chevrolet's smooth, strong curves.
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Clay Model Development
Creating a clay model was a big step in perfecting the car’s design. At first, the car had three lines on its body that emphasized its V-shaped front. But while making the clay model, some changes were needed for practical reasons. For example, to make the car look more dynamic and light, the designer changed the angle of the waistline. But this made the sides look odd. The previous design made the windows look big, which made the inside of the car feel smaller. So, he moved the shoulder line closer to the waistline, making more room below and adjusting the line above to match. This made the car look better and more balanced.
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The front of the car also got simpler. He removed some complicated lines to make it look cleaner while keeping the V-shaped style of Chevrolet. This mix of smooth and sharp lines kept the car looking strong without adding too much detail. And at the back, he changed the line between the side and rear panels from a curve to a sharper fold. This made the car look better and stronger.
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Even in this era of digital tool and AI tools, the student took a different road to explore his concept via clay modelling process. The clay model showcased a seamless fusion of Chevrolet's timeless design principles with forward-thinking elements focused on optimising space and interactivity. This design struck a delicate equilibrium between cutting-edge technological features and the brand's robust visual identity, resulting in a vehicle that is not only visually captivating but also technologically advanced.
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By integrating futuristic elements while staying true to Chevrolet's muscular aesthetic, the student achieved a vehicle that stands out both in terms of appearance and functionality. This careful balance ensures that the final product is not only visually appealing but also equipped with state-of-the-art features, setting a new standard for automotive design and innovation.
About Designer
Anling Liu, originally from China, is a transportation design student at Coventry University. He embarked on his journey into transportation design around 2-3 years ago and holds a bachelor's degree from both Coventry University and Nanjing University of Science and Technology. With a primary focus on exterior design, he also has experience in clay modeling. Currently, he is actively pursuing global opportunities to expand his knowledge and make contributions to the car design industry.
