COROFLOT PORTFOLIO UPDATED

COROFLOT PORTFOLIO HAS BEEN UPDATED.
http://www.coroflot.com/victorjromero/2014-ENRIDING-ENDURO

NEW PRODUCT ENGINEERING PORTFOLIO

Dears.

I have updated and uploaded a new portfolio with some product engineering projects. I was focused on highlight my previous experience in product engineering and management tasks... but with a touch of pure design.
You could download it in pdf format in the next link:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55350127/VROMERO_PRODUCT_ENG_PF_2012_04_WEB.pdf

Thanks!

OPEL AMPERA 2020

I'm working in a new concept for a contest. Is the "Opel/Vauxhall interactive design competition", with the main theme of design the next generation of the Opel Ampera hybrid vehicle.
The target is on near future 2020. Due to this all the contestants are working in the same way than the Opel design center, because, they probably was start working in the same model. Interesting.
I have developed a concept focused in the feasibility, but incorporating some new ideas to improve the energy efficiency. The second generation of the Ampera must be the mos efficient vehicle on their days.
I'm interested in improve aerodynamics appliyng some ideas like wheel coverings, or attention to detailss like frontal grid or the elimination of the rear view mirrors.
With the covering wheels feature, i found an ineresting idea, because the exterior shape comes independent than the wheel size, making possible the installation of special wheels like airless, small diameter, or tall and narrow wheels.
The exterior shape are sinuous, in "Fluid design" theme. Some glasses are installed, because i think is a good idea to reduce the number of parts and the manufacturing complexity of the body. In addition, the glass surfaces could cover with Solar electric generators, or other equipment.
I still working in the concept, now developing a 3D model, and the interior sketches.
I hope i could explain my ideas properly to the jury and the other contestants!
Good luck to everybody!

http://www.cardesigncontest.com/ov/entry.php?e=cxdNa348e7Zvai7YbWTmhDPS7MwTyqB3

WEB PORTFOLIO LINK

I have uploadeed a Design Portfolio in PDF format. It contains some interest car and product design examples and highlights around my recent experience. 

The pdf file could be downloaded in the following link.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55350127/VROMERO_DESIGN_BOOK_2012_01_WEB.pdf

Enjoy it!.

IAAD SCHOLARSHIPS

IAAD has communicated the result of scholarship selection in colaboration with Carbodydesign.com and... I'm selected for it! 

http://www.carbodydesign.com/2011/12/iaad-master-2011-2012-scholarships-the-winners/

Thanks a lot and congratulations to the rest of designers selected.

PEUGEOT SQUALE 2010 DESIGN

The "Peugeot Squale" is a recent concept modeled for a near future midsize family car target, with the next highligted features:

- Exterior style inspired in shark body shape, in respect with Peugeot brand style heritage, such as strong not windowed C-pillar, cabover body or agressive "feline" but elegant aspect.

- Exterior shapes composed by clean combination of convex and concave surfaces in a disposition that increases interior headroom and space feeling for the passengers.

- Reasonable exterior size, avoiding the continuous size increasing of cars, and making the concept confortable for city and parking spaces.

- Opposite opening doors to increase passenger access with less required exterior space. 

- Interior space and modularity are similar to a small MPV, with five independent seats and good baggage capability.
- Interior dashboard has made with soft skin and big glass surfaces. Displays or tactile buttons are located below the glass, reducing the number of parts and components, and gaining easy aspect and configuration change capability, without special buttons or plastic covers for reserved spaces.

- Vehicle packaging optimised for extended range hybrid layout, with electric motors in rear wheels, and batteries under the seats with secondary structural function. In combination with a front mounted small electric generator, moved by a petrol engine, make possible zero emission daily movements and reasonable range and low fuel consumption in travel use. Economy comes with the reduction of rolling energy consumption and studied efficient aerodynamics with closed front surfaces and movable wheel spokes for variable air intaking.

The concept was developed in 2010, starting from initial sketches to a complete 3D parametric design modeled using CATIA v5, and rendered with Bunkspeed tools.

First update!

Today i'm creating this blog. I hope i could update frequently with new designs and interesting projects. Enjoy!