Track: Graduate Student Paper Competition

Abstract

The primary objective of this project is to create a family car that fills the gap in the market between station wagons and sedans through the technical feature of changing its length. Additionally, the project aims to achieve innovation that aligns with future trends. The presented methodology is based on IDeS, on which many design tools are implemented, such as Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Benchmarking (BM), and Top Flop Analysis (TPA), stylistic design engineering (SDE), prototyping and planning. A market analysis follows to identify the major competitors and their key characteristics considering style and technology. The results are used to design an innovative car. Based on the most developed stylistic trends, the vehicle is first sketched and then drawn in the 2D and 3D environments for prototyping. This result leads to the possibility of 3D printing the actual model as a maquette using the Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM). This final application unveils the possibilities of Industry 4.0 as enrichment for SDE and in general rapid prototyping.