smart foryou: Designing a new individual mobility system for European metropolises of 2025

The goal of this project was to develop a new type of vehicle that shows a fit in smart’s future product portfolio. The idea of developing a vehicle smaller than the existing smart fortwo arose from developments in the market and society. Throughout the whole automotive industry it is agreed that there is an increasing mismatch between existing...

Designing a new mobility concept for Tuk Tuk Factory

Tuk Tuk Factory wants to extend its current product portfolio. The graduation project has resulted in a service and vehicle design for the company to access a new market. It is very hard to penetrate the automotive industry, largely consisting of huge firms that control the industry. The small Dutch vehicle manufacturer Tuk Tuk Factory however...

Designing a vehicle for young adults living in Europe’s urban environment of 2025

This master thesis proposes a vehicle design based on insights of transportation needs of young adults, gained through research. Interest is directed towards young adults aged 20-30 living in European cities, who show active and mobile lifestyles, but whom interest for the car is fading. To understand how these people will construct their lives...