Alchemy experimentation

Here's a little bit of abstractness to mix things up.  I've been playing with this freeware program Scott Robertson recommended when he visited Toronto.. it's called 'Alchemy' and has an array of basic and not-so-basic tools.  I really like the way that everything you put down is randomized and concrete.. it's an interesting way to work and can have some pretty amazing outcomes that can't be acheived any other way in such little time.  Give it a try and let me know what you think!  (http://al.chemy.org/)

alchemy - open drawing project

Page outta the sketchbook

Thought I'd post a recent page from this semester's sketchbook.. I've been really busy with competition and thesis work - also started up my portfolio website (http://www.nagel-designer.com/) which I'll be updating soon!

ballpoint pen

Reminiscing

I was daydreaming yesterday and decided to resurrect Pontiac by designing a new flagship car for the brand.  What better American classic to do this with than the Firebird?  After some fun in photoshop this is what I ended up with...

black verithin / photoshop cs3

Quick sketchin'

Some loose sketches as a bit of a departure from all the automotive work I've been doing.. a shady character and a landscape.

iPhone / sketchbook express / photoshop cs3

M3 case study

Recently, I researched the past 4 generations of the BMW M3, dating back to the 1986 E30 Coupe.  The final stage of the assignment was to come up with a direction for the next iteration of the product and display it in a way that entices the viewer.  These were my first and last pages from the project; enjoy!

black verithin / intuous4 tablet / photoshop cs3

Combat the Cold

Y2 clay model / intuous4 tablet / photoshop cs3 + solidworks / keyshot

Arctos: Complete

Finished up the model.. had a great time working with clay and seeing the form take shape.  Let me know what you think in the comments section!

iPhone doodles..

iPhone / sketchbook express

Details, details, details

I've been experimenting with different graphic treatments for the front fascia while finishing up the first side.. next to match it on the other side.

Keep on Truckin'

Here are some progress images from this past week in the shop.