Client
Following two initial design phases with independent designers, HEIG, School of Engineering and Management in Switzerland, sought our expertise for the exterior design of their MULO project.
MULO is reimagining the concept of a car by prioritizing key criteria:
Eco-friendliness achieved through robust and constructive methods.
Empowerment via open-source design, modularity, and DIY capabilities.
A focus on meeting the daily mobility needs of the average Swiss individual (30 km/day) rather than being driven by market demands.
A single-seater design.
Electric-powered.
Three-wheeled for simplified transmission and improved aerodynamics.
A maximum speed of 80 km/h, a range of 100 km, and a minimal carbon footprint of 10 g/km CO2.
As the design advanced, HEIG developed a unique material for the vehicle's body, comprising two layers of wood surrounding a paper honeycomb core. This innovation resulted in a faceted design composed entirely of flat surfaces. Currently in development.
Concept 1 sketch
Concept 1 form study
Concept 2 sketch
Concept 2 form study
Concept 3 sketch
Concept 3 form study
Concept 4 sketch
Concept 4 form study
Concept 5 sketch
Concept 5 form study
Original chassis layout provided by HEIG