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312 days ago Bentley Boy said:
Welcome back bro!
313 days ago Thipps said:
Hey nice seeing you on LM. thank you for your complements. where was it that you are working right now? O and im working on a 300ft yacht right now.
425 days ago jrogers said:
Thanks for the comment on the blog, that is indeed the one we chose to go forward with for now. More to follow.
464 days ago NemoDesigns said:
not worried about it bro i was just hoping to see u back on here!!! when ever u can work me in is cool
465 days ago Designova said:
Hello all... still alive, and around- very busy with job transition still. I will be back and fully functioning in a couple of months- promise.
476 days ago Ari said:
I hope you will join us tomorrow at 18:30 (est, -4 GMT) for the live chat! here is the address: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/local-motors-community-chats
502 days ago NemoDesigns said:
no worries mate, just make sure u dont forget about me!! good luck in holland, have fun too
504 days ago Ari said:
David, how goes it?
511 days ago NemoDesigns said:
detroit?
529 days ago R/Evo said:
Thx for the compliment. Just started getting involved after joining 10 months ago. I'm amazed at the quality of work and I know the time involved for some of the entries. I'll probably start with the next comp. to get my feet wet. I admire the different techniques of presentation that those with trans./ID schooling are able to push out. I hope with time I can acquire those skills like you have. I can do some decent 3D cg (that I recently learned), but not quickly. I guess that comes with experience & learning shortcuts.
537 days ago Bentley Boy said:
Enjoyed reading your Carolina description, as well as your bro's photos. In regards to the "team" approach to entries, can an entry have the characteristics of one team disguised within another - as in maybe the heart of a bootlegging muscle car (a la Shelby GT500 "Eleanor") wrapped in the body of a sleek ocean drive coupe (as in tropical culture/yacht inspired)?
538 days ago Ari said:
We will be here when you return!
543 days ago Designova said:
Hey guys... life is super busy right now, but I want you to know I love you all, and I'll be back... icon_wink.gif
557 days ago linc31378 said:
Hey man, thanks for the comment! I greatly appreciate it! You have some nice stuff yourself! Hey, I wanted to know if you could do me a favor... I wanted to know if you could tell me the best way to get into Boat Design?? Do you have connection within this Industry (I'm assuming you do??)?? Thanks again!! Chris
558 days ago the madboy said:
WOW! It looks great the way you did it! Unfortunately my Photoshop skills are minimal right now. But I'm in the process of learning... Thanks again. I've seen your portfolio before. You are very skilled, I like your projects
558 days ago the madboy said:
Thanks man! You have no idea how much your comment means to me. I appreciate it a lot, even if may sound silly... I'm really happy that you like the project! Thanks
559 days ago Bentley Boy said:
BTW, nice Stryker 27/ MinuteMan combo.
559 days ago Bentley Boy said:
Did you hear that there's a new F1 team being built in your backyard? Here's the scoop - http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/2/8955.html
560 days ago Os said:
great job, i liked the colors and y the design
561 days ago NemoDesigns said:
maybe we collaborate on a sketch to 3-d model and actually send it to suzuki??
561 days ago NemoDesigns said:
ah yesssss.... that one. i actually had it in an updated checkup,which i beleive was for chicago. however i was going to re render and submit as a suzuki mini-car concept with a suzuki motorcycle engine as the drivetrain. think hayabusa diablo smart... along those lines... i will only submit it if i get critical acclaim from urs truly...lol
561 days ago NemoDesigns said:
when ever i go to my own images it doesnt show the # which one did u mean? describe it a bit...
561 days ago NemoDesigns said:
love the minute man/busy x pulling the stryker, neat way to integrate the two concepts! btw any headway on my 3-d images? like i said no rush, and the stryker is AWESOME!!!
561 days ago Designova said:
Thank you much, Hunt. It is an ongoing project, so keep an eye out for new developments on it! Thanks again!
561 days ago hnut said:
awesome addition with 25466, great lighting, great composition.
564 days ago jrogers said:
And yes, hope to see an RF interior if you are inspired. We are about to post IGES files of the steering wheel if you want that!
564 days ago jrogers said:
You are a go on the uber cool boat!! I appreciate your asking me, but the community reigns in this case, let's see what they think. Expect a comment from me, no doubt.
567 days ago FutureElements said:
Hey thanks for the comments on my P51 Racer. I would say the most influential teacher at Art Center was Scott Robertson and Ian Cartibino. Even though I never had Scott as a teacher he inspired my stuff alot. Then Ian was just a rendering Guru. Thanks for the kind words on my work as well.
569 days ago Stingraysstudios said:
Nice Stuff you got here!...I really like the creative "push" you have in your design intent. I can relate !!...very cool.
576 days ago NemoDesigns said:
hey btw if u get a chance if u could take a look at my bobcat checkup, as i want to create a gentleman racer type vehicle, i would really dig ur opinion.
578 days ago Philicia said:
thanks Designova. your Rib Venter was a very creative solution! also, your 3D skill is awesome!
580 days ago Ari said:
Thank you for being a guest on the LM: Life blog!! http://lmlife.local-motors.com/2009/02/carolina-motors-competition-guest-post.html
585 days ago Designova said:
Hey Scott- I'm actually doing a piece for a guest blog post on LM life, and you'll get your fill there, I am sure!
588 days ago NemoDesigns said:
north carolina eh? what say u on the subject?
589 days ago Ari said:
Just a reminder, THIS GUY is also from North Carolina icon_smile.gif
595 days ago Designova said:
Yes, I know Joe, we were in the same studio classes for undergrad- Have yet to see the splinter in person, but I plan to soon!
599 days ago KLOHR said:
yeah they brought the splinter to a wood festival we had at virginia tech this semester. it's crazy, although i think the chrome lip on the wheels is a bit counter-intuitive. my professor, who once held the record for fuel economy with a car he designed and built (100mpgplus.com), haggled him for hours on details!
599 days ago Brianm said:
Wow! I caught the same thing victor did, tho I'm from California and have seen coverage of Splinter. Awesome car, it was really cool seeing shots of it in the making. I'd like to know what that car is up to nowadays.
599 days ago victor said:
hey, i saw a comment you left with a picture of the splinter! do you know Joe Harmon, were you involved so many questions....wow we small world...i see ur from nc in actually in asheboro if you even know where that is haha lol...love to hear from you... oh yeah and nice work...
600 days ago fateh said:
your drawings are good but I prefer to see your project in 3d
606 days ago Mahdi said:
That's funny, Jordan's brother lives in my neighborhood in North Carolina.
606 days ago Designova said:
icon_smile.gif Haha... no, don't know him, just had an encounter at a hotel... My design probably won't have the man as direct inspiration, but I am thinking of going big and long in honor of the skyscrapers, and so that people like Jordan can drive in super comfort.
606 days ago Ari said:
Whaaaat? You know Jordan? How did THAT happen?! lol. I went to school with his agent's daughter and for her 16th (I think) birthday she and 10 friends went to NYC for dinner w/ Jordan. Not too shabby! So, since you have personal experience, you thinking of designing a car w/ Jordan inspiration?
607 days ago Bentley Boy said:
Hey - I posted my first work ever with marker - curious to hear what you think.
608 days ago Mahdi said:
Hey there, my email is mchowdhury@collegeforcreativestudies.edu Feel free to mail whenever.
608 days ago moksh said:
It is actually seperate , but did not come out clearly..u can see the first check up...they are seperated....but 1st one bad
608 days ago NemoDesigns said:
sent the email...... let me know what you think!!!
608 days ago NemoDesigns said:
will do
609 days ago NemoDesigns said:
cant wait to see your take on the chi town style!!!
609 days ago Ari said:
Haha icon_smile.gif I signed you up for "Fast Pass" so you no longer need our approval to post checkups. This should make late-night-posting much easier icon_smile.gif So glad you'll be in the Chicago comp!
613 days ago NemoDesigns said:
glad your back!!! let me know when you can 3d mock up something for me. and lets see some chicago checkups my friend!!
614 days ago Ari said:
Welcome back, David! Happy New Year icon_smile.gif I wish we could have met here in Chicago. Next time!
627 days ago Ari said:
Check it out, David! http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/local_motors_boston_design_competition_winners_announced_12164.asp You're on Core77!
627 days ago moksh said:
hey...i have put up a new checkup for that bike... please check it out n comment...wud help me in improving it
629 days ago Edo said:
hey man thanx a lot, i have 2 words for the minute man... FU.... SWEET!!! lol... i love alien things, though is a bit complicated to read, you have many focal points in the car, if you reduce them or differentiate them with colors or materials, it would be a master piece, anyway i understand is not easy to do something for contests... specially because of the time... but man, 1000 thumbs up for you, very nice sketches and renders... keep it up master
631 days ago Islas said:
It does look pretty cool and your overall concept is very interesting. I feel like I would like to drive it, wich is the most important part of it all. Do keep up with the good work!
631 days ago Designova said:
HELLO ALL... Time is running out! Please come and check out my project for Boston, The MinuteMan Concept!!!
633 days ago NemoDesigns said:
nothing to detail as i don't want to take up much of your time.with the basic form shown and like the seams and lights and wheel well and tire size shown so i can have views to sketchover and fully develop form. its a concept i haven't posted yet that i feel has strong potential in checkup.
633 days ago NemoDesigns said:
actually i already have a team together for the chi town thing and we already got some irons on the fire. maybe detriot comp we can collaborate. i just want to learn modelling but am going to wait till after the holidays to start, since i don't have alot of time till then. so i was going to see if you could assist me in one of my concepts, i need to see it 3-d in order to refine it, does that make sense?
633 days ago NemoDesigns said:
with your skills on modeling, can i maybe have you model a concept for me? just a basic model as to develop additional sketches and establish proportion?
634 days ago Designova said:
Certainly, Thomas- and thank you for your takes on schools. RCA is definitely in the running. I am already in touch with their admissions dept. right now.
634 days ago ToMA said:
Thx man, if zou are looking for design school, coventry is famous but not the best. For professionnal contact, i would advise you more the rca (london)or pforzheim. Try also french school ! Coventry was cool, lot of material there to help you but as any school it belong to your ambition to do things.
635 days ago Ari said:
And you are good for my ego! I aim to please icon_smile.gif Just glad you are participating - the MinuteMan is a hot contender!
636 days ago shoemaker10 said:
You dont have to make me happy man. lol. I think the concept is nice, Im just more conventional minded I suppose, keep it up
636 days ago NemoDesigns said:
the busy-x in the various color schemes really looks cool. makes it seem less alien, and more future race. looks as if its gonna squat down and launch, cutting the corners like a razor on the way. much better through the developments.
636 days ago Bentley Boy said:
Nice to the finished Busy-X. I had by doubts early on, but Now I have to say I'm quite impressed. Has the swagger of an NFL running back back. Still sort of alien, but definitely a very cool cosmic motor!
637 days ago Designova said:
Hello all- please take a look at my coming entry to the Boston Party, the Busy.X Checkup above. Cheers, and thanks!
638 days ago candyrod said:
Thanks for the comment ! and entertainment design is my favourite style ! it's very rare to see 'normal' designs in my portfolio. And you are free to show my work to the people you know. And your work is also in entertainment style, nice sketchwork and like the 3D model ( image 17979)
641 days ago NemoDesigns said:
i sell insurance so in between calls i can take a look at things on LM and a few other sites. this is temperary as i am headed back to school, any recommendations? anyway, look at my work and give me some ideas on things i should improve...
641 days ago NemoDesigns said:
i couldn't help but notice that you are on here as much as me!! i get on at work and check it at home, how about you?
644 days ago Bentley Boy said:
17685 is very alien looking, alien insect to be precise.
647 days ago braunarsch said:
by the way, cool sketching technique! really digging the pininfarina sportscar!
647 days ago braunarsch said:
hey bro nice 3D work! thanks for the comment too! well, i guess u are right in quite a few aspects, it is a little hard to create a curvy car in solidworks, but it is definitely possible. as an amateur in solidworks, im still working on it, but you could check out FILSKI's work on LM, his 3D models are made in solidworks! :-D
649 days ago gabriel_r said:
Many good sketches here icon_smile.gif , I like it . I like also to make many sketches ..renderings , 3D modeling ,but I do not have to much free time for this.:-(
649 days ago Designova said:
Thank you John! Good to hear! My discovery of LM had rekindled many fires for me, and I'm enjoying it much. Believe it or not, I have considered that the powerplant would be a problem in that sketch- even though of labeling it a "low-mid-engined" concept, but I believe that that's a stretch. I am having enough fun with this sliced down the middle look to explore better possibilities for it though. Looking forward to exploring it over the holiday.
649 days ago jrogers said:
Whoa, 17167 is your freshest work yet. What was going on when you tackled these three forms. The are free and suggestive and full of meaning. Your Dash-to-Axle area still seems too bound up. Good rule of thumb is that it is almost impossible to package an engine and suspension when the top of the wheel is about the DLO/canopy beltline.
651 days ago Bentley Boy said:
I appreciate the tip on melding the marker use into my sketch technique, I'll definitely try it out.
651 days ago Bentley Boy said:
Thanks, 16101 seems to get that reaction a lot. Do you happen to see numerous other object within its form? One of my friends said she saw all kinds of stuff besides merely a car. Nice Aston.
651 days ago NemoDesigns said:
i noticed you taking time to become familiar with the community, take a sec to give me a critique on my folio!
651 days ago benzo ferrari said:
Another North Carolinian joins the ranks of car designers. Welcome!
653 days ago Designova said:
SpeedR: I agree... I've just broken out that sketch- did it a few weeks ago, and hadn't done anything with it beyond a quick pull through photoshop. Look for more soon.
653 days ago speedracer said:
i think u shud work more on the aston. the shape is still a bit hazy. The front end is misleading or confusing.throw in some highlights and shadows. I am sure it will look very good.
653 days ago NemoDesigns said:
love your yachts and your aston fastback looks like the new challenger by dodge a bit.... not a bad thing at all!!! take a look at my work, let me know what you think!!!!
654 days ago gabi_hantig said:
nice drawings,keep work

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Comment Type BMW Isetta project 312 days ago:
SO sweet. VERY Nice.
Comment Type To Ari 313 days ago:
....Apparently "cheers" is where it's at on your wall, Ari.
Comment Type To Ari 313 days ago:
Hey you... yep- actually designing a lot of yachts! I am juggling exterior styling on 3 or 4 superyachts just this week. Back to the states this weekend for a bit, and glad of that. Super busy here. How you? Watchin the RF develop. Exciting times at LM! Miss you guys. I will be back. Cheers. icon_smile.gif
Comment Type To rfw1994 313 days ago:
Robert- in response to your comment- I've minimized the intakes, as I was more playing with the simple elements of the body. You can see the vestigial intake in the sill just behind the door, directly under the B-pillar. I also pushed the beltline lower, to give more of a vintage feel to its proportion, and I sketched this after driving the new Lamborghini Gallardo SE, and its side visibility is terrible- the beltline has risen so far as to be a real problem, so this is one possible answer... as for the sketch, it was done between bites of lunch, while on break at the yacht design studio where I am an exterior designer, so its hardly a polish piece. Glad you at least like the wheels. Where do you work? Interesting yellow sketch there.
Comment Type Niura 313 days ago:
RFW- I've minimized the intakes, as I was more playing with the simple elements of the body. You can see the vestigial intake in the sill just behind the door, directly under the B-pillar. I also pushed the beltline lower, to give more of a vintage feel to its proportion, and I sketched this soon after driving the new Lamborghini Gallardo SE, and its side visibility is terrible- the beltline has risen so far as to be a real problem, so this is one possible answer... as for the sketch, it was done between bites of lunch, while on break at the yacht design studio where I am an exterior designer, so its hardly a polish piece. Glad you at least like the wheels. Bezwick- thanks. We don't see these shapes much anymore. I miss them!
Comment Type To Thipps 313 days ago:
Hey Tristan- Cool to see you here. Hadn't seen all your new liveries for the racer or anything on Coroflot yet... Showed the Olympian to my boss the other day- he was impressed.
Comment Type Busy X 313 days ago:
Just a new render, my brothers and sisters... icon_smile.gif Trying to make my new career fly right now, but once I reach cruising altitude, I'll be back with more and new stuff.

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