Prakriti by Swaroop Roy

Prakriti
A Family car with natural ambience for

mutual interaction
Submitted in fulfilment of the

requirement for the Degree of
Master of Design
by
Swaroop Roy (07420506)
Department of Design
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati- 781039, Assam
Dedicated To My Parents
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interior
2009
A family car with natural ambience for mutual interaction
Swaroop Roy Guide

07420506 Asst Prof.Nishant Sharma
M.Des Department Of Design , IITG
Department of Design , IITG
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Declaration : IPR
I the under signed students declare that in accordance to

the IPR norms generally followed in Academics, I have acknowledged
appropriately all sources of material / content including visuals /
designs / copy rights accessed from others authors / sources /
references used in this project as part of my academic reporting.
I declare that the contents of this project report including

visuals / designs other than those whose origin / source has been
appropriately acknowledged, are a result of our original efforts.
Swaroop Roy
M.Des
Departmant of Design, IIT Guwahati
May 2009
base on
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Approval sheet
This is to certify that the project report entitled “Prakriti”

A family car with natural ambience for mutual interaction, has
been submitted by Swaroop Roy (Roll no. 07420506) is an
authentic work carried out by him at IIT Guwahati under my
guidance.
The matter embodied in this project work has not been
submitted earlier for award of any degree or diploma to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
Thus certified by,
Asst Prof.Nishant Sharma

Faculty Guide
Department Of Design
IIT Guwahati
Project Examiner 1
Project Examiner 2
Project Examiner 3
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acknowledgement
This 3rd and 4th semester saw me under take this project ;
the detail of which are as recorded in the following pages .
I could not have completed this project with out the help and
guidance of certain individuals to whom I am very
grateful.
Firstly I thank my guide Asst Prof . Nishant Sharma,

Prof. Amarandra Kumar Das . HOD ,
Department of Design , Dr.Utpal Barua ,Department of Design
and Dr. Pradeep Yammiyavar , Department of Design for their
helpful advice patient guidance and also i would like to thank
Dr. Debkumar Chakrabarty , for giving his kind suggetions in
ergonomic aspects ,without their astute help and inputs this project
would probably never have come to fruition.
I would like to extend my heartul thanks to Mr.Nikhil Jadhav ,

Industrial Designer , TATA Motors ,ERC Styling Studio ,Pune
and Mr.Sandeep Bhambra ,Transportation Designer, TMETC
(TATA Motors Europian Technical Center) whose
continuous help in sugessions and feedbacks , is
responsible for the successful completion of this project.
I thank the respected faculty, Department of Design for

their highly stimulating inputs at each stage of progress
of this project.
I lasty thank my student colleagues at Department of Design,

for their being where ever i needed some one to bounce ideas off.
Their many perspectives and suggestions were invaluable in such
a project.I thank Prasanna Kate , Rahul.S ,Prajapati Shaam ,
Neha Verma, Balakrushna Dhongde and other M.Des students of
DoD and for leading an immeasurable helpful hand during the very
hectic processes of this project.
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Abstract
this is base on
Prakriti is a vehicle to restore the balance in the emotional elements
of daily life, this conceptual vehicle is representing relaxation with
mutual interaction within the passengers. The vehicle's exterior
aesthetic is juxtaposed with a welcoming interior. Conch shell , peacock
and lotus are visible influences on this contrasting theme for styling.
Its soothing interior space can be occupied by four people in a
comfortable relaxing arrangement,its a symbol of femininity and nature.
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Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. Background 2,3
this is base on
2.1 Context 4
3. Methodology 5
3.1. Research 6
3.1.1. State of Art 7 - 27
3.1.2. Literature Survey 28
3.1.3. User study 29
3.2. User persona 30
3.3. Scenario 31 - 34
3.4. Design brief 35
3.5. Mood boards 36
3.6. Benchmarkings 37 - 40
3.7. Niche Graph 41
3.8. Concept generation 42 - 66
3.9. Concept finalisation 67
3.10. Views and Final renderings 68 - 73
3.11. Detailings
3.11.1. Specifications 74
3.11.2. Occupant Package 75
3.11.3. Drivetrain mechanism 76
3.11.4. Door opening 77
3.11.5. Door lock 78
3.11.6. Sitting Modes 79 - 82
3.11.7. Features
3.11.7.1. Peacock tail 83 - 84
3.11.7.2. Meditation mode 85
3.12. Prototyping 86 - 89
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4. Analysis
4.1. Sementics of 3D form 90
4.2. Form 91 - 93
4.3. Mythological 94
4.4. Styling 95 - 99
5. Interior concept 100

5.1. Seats 101 - 104
5.2. Dashboard
5.2.1. Concepts 105 - 106
5.2.2. Music player interface 107 - 110
5.3. Steering Wheel
5.3.1. Concepts 111 , 112
5.3.2. Details 113
5.3.3. Mode shift 114
5.3.4. Steering wheel interface 115 , 116
5.3.5. Ergonomics 117
5.3.6. Usability 118
6. Car Usability scenario 119
7. Presentation renderings *
8. Reference *
9. Appendix *
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
1o. Biodata *
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1. Introduction
this is base on
We are moving towards the age of Technology and intelligence,
which are reaching sky high,inturn every thing around us are transforming
according to the needs and requirement,and all this things are making
our life better.
Each and every profession have its own contribution towards this
drastic developement.Now if we look at the life of the software professional ,
we could find that they dedicate almost half of their life towards their work.
They all work in a very tight schedule and lack space for their family,so in
every weekend they try to spend some time with their family by going for
some small outings to share happyness and to feel relaxed.
They use their private vehicle or a public transport for this purpouse,
but both does not allow them to feel relaxed and interact comfortably
while having a ride.
Prakriti is a project for a new segment of a private vehicle that helps

to restore the balance in the emotional elements of daily life, this
conceptual vehicle brings fun with relaxation and mutual
interaction during the ride.
All in all its a vehicle that retains the smile on the face of a busy
working family.
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2. Background
this is base on Alien perspective of the life of software professional
Lets have a look at the daily life of a software professional of India

from an alien point of view. Here is a creature which wakes up in the
morning takes bath , worships in front of a religious statue , eats and
gets in to a box with wheels , after getting down from that , again he
enters in to a very large geometrical shape where he finds other
creatures like him working in front of a box , so called computer.
working till evening then takes the same box with wheels and returns
back to the starting point of the loop.this continues through out , five
days a week. Spending half of his like working and working.
Artificial parents
Today most of the software professionals who are working are

becoming emotionally detached from their families, because of their
working schedule leading them becoming Artificial Parents of their
children.This can also be seen from another point of view, children
while growing mostly need mom or dad to share their emotions.
It was seen in past but not visible now a days due to the work culture.
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2. Background
this is base on Avatars of Vehicles
If we look around us , we can find a different vehicle for different

purpose just like a casting of a movie,a different actor for different
role. If we deeply observe a vehicle we can find that , it is
constantly modifying according to its purpose of application. All in
all vehiclea are having different Avatars.
How the nature looked like?
As the world is moving towards the age of knowledge and

technology, our surroundings had starting to become artificial.
We started to loose trees and refreshing rains due to pollution ,
global warming and rapid urbanization and the day is not far when
our next generation will ask us , how the nature looked like?
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2. Background
2.1. Context
this is base on * There has been a healthy growth in the number of India's IT
professionals over the1985-86, the number increased to 522,000
software and services professionals by the end of 2001-02.
It is estimated that out of these 522,000 knowledge workers,
almost 170,000 are working in the IT software and services export
industry; nearly 106,000 are working in the IT enabled services and
over 220,000 in user organizations.[26]
* The average working schedule of an IT professional in India for

major software companies were reported as follows: [27]
- TCS 9 hours a day.

- Wipro 9.5 hours.
- Accenture India (MNC) may soon increase to 9+ hours.
- Infosys Technologies 9.15 hours
- Satyam 9+ hours.
* The personal life of these IT professionals are already pretty harsh

and stressful, will likely worsen even further. A very high percentage
of software engineers report almost no time for social life outside
office. [27] [28]
* One of the most blissful ways to relax and unwind is to potter

around the garden with the song of a blackbird and the buzzing of
insects in the background. It allows the mind to wander in the best
possible space, then tidy up borders or lawn edging with the
stresses of the day fading away. [30]
* 25 % of global warming is due to the vehicles and its also a biggest

consumer of petroleum products, causing an adverse affect on
natural environment causing greenhouse effect. [29]
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3. Methodology
this is baseOver
on view
Detailed
Planing 1 . Research.
ona 2 . User Persona
3. Scenario
Research & User study
4. Design problem and Design brief.

pres
Finalisation
Benchmarking
5 . Key words and Mood boards.
Prototyping
Design brief
6 . User persona and scenario.
Detailing
Concept &
& Niche
7 . Benchmarkings.
and
8 . Niche Graph.
9 . Concept generation.
10 . Concept finalisation.
o
11 . Views and Final renderings.

nari
12 . Detailings.
Sce
13 . Prototyping.
Designing
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3.1. research
this is base on
Lifestyle
under the research phase i had covered the

following areas,
Architecture Technology State of Art
Literature study
Future car User study
2019
As every thing around us have a certain relation
with each other in terms of the aesthetic function
and form.That relationship guides the product to
evolve with time.so a car for 2019 depends
upon the following factors.
Styling Fashion Life style

trends trends Technology
Fashion Trends
Styling trends
Architecture
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3.1.1. State of Art
this is base on
Lifestyle
Lifestyle Chennai-based market research firm Kaybase has completed

the first detailed study on the lifestyle of IT professionals in Kerala
including their media habits and money spending patterns.
The study reveals that two-fifths of them spend much more
than Rs. 1,000 each month on entertainment.[11]
Architecture Technology
Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle
Technology
this is base on Technology
Architecture
Future car Morph is a concept phone that using nanotechnology which

2019 enables materials and components that are flexible, stretchable,
transparent and remarkably strong. Users should be able to
transform their cell phone into different shapes.[7]
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle
Technology
Architecture
Future car
This is basically a table-size computer with 30inch touchscreen
2019 where you can interact with the computer through your fingers,
such as arrange your pictures, download pictures from phones and
put on top of it, draw with your fingers. Awesome, but let’s hear your
thought after you actually see and play with them.[8]
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle
Technology
Architecture
This two seater sports car design is targeted for the year 2028,
Future car
2019 a good two decades from now! The body shape is simple, and is
an all electric power source, and uses high performance batteries
which are charged by fuel cell and the car shall be emitting water.
The interiors has intelligent driver aids to warn the driver of hazards
Styling Fashion
and an advanced cruise control with even no need of involvement
trends trends for the driver.[10]
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle
this is base on Technology Fashion Trends

Architecture
Future car
2019
The fashion is rapidly changing every year,and in a 10 year span
a pattern is visible which shows that it is evolving from vibrant colours
to elegance[15]
Styling Fashion
trends trends
60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s 2000
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle

Architecture
Colour Trends [31]
Future car
2019
--Seizing on color as a power source to jolt colorful tensions.
--Maintaining equal pressure on liveliness and neutrality and encouraging luminosity.
--Heightening intensity, and circulating energy in a positive, rippling or alternating current.
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Fashion Trends
If we predict the trend for future by giving some keywords , so it

would be ,
Youth , Dynamic , Sporty and Casual.
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle
Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

Architecture
* Gradually Seats and roofs are introduced
Future car * Engines and headlamps are introduced [13]
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
1880’s 1890’s 1990’s
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle

Architecture
Headlamps and fenders got integrated to the body
Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
1920’s 1930’s 1940’s 1950’s
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle
this is base on Technology * Boxy forms with chrome finish

Architecture
Future car
2019 * sharp feature lines
and shoulder lines
* aerodynamic
Styling Fashion
forms
trends trends
1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle

Architecture * cars that may come in future are becoming more fluid and
Future car aerodynamic .
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle
this is base on Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars [14]

Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle
this is base on Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle

Architecture
Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle

Architecture
Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle

Architecture
Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle

Architecture
Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle

Architecture
Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle

Architecture
Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle
Architectural trends [1]

Architecture
* Stiff , rigid and blocky forms with straight lines.
Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s
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3.1.1. State of Art
Lifestyle
Architectural trends [2][3]

Architecture
* The architecture for future are becoming organic in forms.
Future car
2019
Styling Fashion
trends trends
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3.1.2. Literature study
Lifestyle
Technology
Architecture
Future car
2019
* ‘Self driven cars’ , researches are going on in The University of
Washington .[9]
* Self-healing metal – combining alloying elements and determining

how these interact in the metal matrix during heat treatment – has the
Styling Fashion
trends trends ability to quickly repair cracks or respond to fatigue.[18]
* “bubbloy” (from “bubble” and “alloy”) - Developed in Caltech’s

materials science lab, bubbloy is made from a frothy mixture of
palladium, nickel, copper and phosphorus. You can hit a bubbloy
fender with a hammer and it’ll pop back to its original shape.[6]
* Car that will run on salt water as its fuel.[12]
* Self-Healing Automotive Topcoat that recovers from scratches.[4]
Future trends of automobile Design [16]
* Eco-friendly vehicles
* Mass customisation
* Inclusive design
* Regulations
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user study
A) 7am - 8am
B) 8am - 9am
C) 9am - 10am
this is base on D) 10am - 11am
A) 5pm - 6pm
B) 6pm - 7pm A) Yes
C) 7pm - 8pm B) No
D) 8pm - 9pm
A) Yes
B) No
A) Yes
B) No
a online survey taken of 28 software professionals , those who are married

and have children.
* They work for 12 hours and at the end of the day feal stress out.
* They cant spend time with their family during the working days but enjoys with
them in the weekends.
* They feel their car could also be a place for mutual interaction.
(please refer appendix 1 and appendix 2 for the further details of the above)[25]
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3.2. user Persona
Naveen Jain Ritu Jain

42 yrs 36 yrs
Project Manager Team leader
Infosys Tech Mahindra
He is a very responsible She is a softspoken

and humble person.He is and friendly person.She
very fond of gadgets is particular about her
and music .He also have makeup and colour
interest in nature of her sari.She is fond
photography. of Fishes and flowers.
Akash Jain Shruti Jain

8 yrs 7 yrs
class 6 class 5
DPS DPS
He is very mischievious He is a creative girl

boy.Loves to play likes painting and
around with his sister. dancing.
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3.3. scenario
Every morning Mr.Jain

starts off his day at the
breakfast table along with
his family.
Then he leaves for his

office by the office bus ,
Mrs . Jain and the children
leave for office and school
respectively by their
respective buses.
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3.3. scenario
after reaching
office its a very
tough and
stressful time
through out
the day for both
Mr and Mrs.Jain.
Children return
in the evening
from their school.
After returning
both brother and
sister plays video
games or watch
cartoons.
Then the sit for

doing home
works.
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3.3. scenario
Mrs. Jain returns

around 7 pm from her
office. Then she have a
chat with friend and
neighbour Mrs Agrawal.
Then she feeds her

favourate golden fish
and waters her flower
plants. She is very fond of nature and flowers. She the prepares the dinner.
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3.3. scenario
Mr. Jain returns around 9pm from his office , after getting fresh he likes to have a cup of tea and
reading news paper and watching NDTV.Then the Jain family have their dinner and go to bed.
And this routine continues five days a week.
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3.4. Design Brief
this is base on Problem Identification
Work * Hectic working schedule.

* Space for family in their life is gradually decreasing
* Life is becoming Matreialistic.
* Normal luxury cars does not represent fun by their exterior.
Work family Work

Design Brief
To conceptualize a vehicle that restore the balance in the emotional

elements of daily life of a software professional for the context of 2019,
which represents fun , relaxation and mutual interaction.
Work
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3.5. M00dboards
Key words : Organic , sleek , modern

Key words: elite , stylish , futuristic
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3.6. Benchmarking
Chevrolet Captiva
Hyundai i20
Mahindra Xylo
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3.6. Benchmarking
Chervolet Captiva [19]
Body Steering
Sport Utility Vehicle Min. Turning Radius 5.8 m
Type -
Brakes
Front Ventilated Disc Suspension
Rear Ventilated Disc Front McPherson strut with Twin tube gas pressure strut
Rear Multi link level ride with Twin tube gas pressure strut
Dimension & weight
Front Track - Transmission
Fuel Tank capacity - Transmission Type 5 Speed manual
Gross Vehicle Weight -
Ground Clearance 197 mm Tyres & Wheels
Kerb weight 1820 kg Tyres 235/60 R17 (Standard)
Overall Height 1755 mm Wheel size 7J x 17 (Alloy standard)
Overall Length 4660 mm
Overall Width 1870 mm
Rear track -
Wheelbase 2705 mm
Engine
Bore x stroke -
Compression ratio 17.5:1
Displacement 1991 cc
Fuel System Common rail direct injection
No. cylinders / arrangement / Valves 16V / SOHC 4 Cylinder VCDi
Performance
Max. Power 150Ps @ 4000rpm
Max. Torque 320Nm @ 2000rpm
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3.6. Benchmarking
Hyundai i20 [20]
Body Steering
2 Box 4 door Hatchback Min. Turning Redius -
Type -
Brakes
Front Disc Suspension
Rear Drum Front Mc Pherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Dimension & weight
Front Track 1505 mm Transmission
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 ltr Transmission Type 5-Speed Manual
Gross Vehicle Weight -
Ground Clearance - Tyres & Wheels
Kerb Weight - Tyres Tubeless Steel wheel
Overall Height 1505 mm Wheel Size 175/70 R14
Overall Length 3940 mm
Rear Track 1503 mm
Wheelbase 2525 mm
Engine
Bore X Stroke -
Compression Ratio -
No. cylinders / arrangement / Valves 4 cylinders 16 Valves
Type DOHC
Performance
Max. Power 80ps @ 5200rpm
Max. Torque 11.4kgm @ 4000rpm
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3.6. Benchmarking
Mahindra Xylo [21]
Body Steering
2 box, 5 Door SUV Min. Turning Redius 5.4 m
Type Power Assisted, Rack & Pinion
Brakes
Front Ventilated Disc Suspension
Rear Drum Front Independent, Coil springs, Double Wishbone type
with Anti-roll bar
Dimension & weight Rear Multi-link, Coil springs
Front Track -
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 ltr Transmission
Gross Vehicle Weight 2475 kg (2WD) Transmission Type 5-Speed Manual
Ground Clearance 186 mm
Kerb Weight 1830 kg (2WD) Tyres & Wheels
Overall Height 1895 mm Tyres 6.0J X 15 (Steel and Alloy type)
Overall Length 4520 mm Wheel Size 215/75 R15
Rear Track -
Wheelbase -
Engine
Bore X Stroke -
Compression Ratio -
No. cylinders / arrangement / Valves 4 cylinders
Type m-Eagle CRDe
Performance
Max. Power 112bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max. Torque 24 kgm @ 1800-3000 rpm
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3.7 niche graph
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SUV’s Hatch back’s
* I had targeted the intersection if the suv’s and the hatch back segment of cars.
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3.8. concept generation
Metaphors
Organic
Futuristic
Modern
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Organic
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Organic
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Organic
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Organic
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Organic
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Organic
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Oeganic
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Futuristic
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Futuristic
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Futuristic
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Futuristic
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Futuristic
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Futuristic
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Modern
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Modern
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Modern
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Modern
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Modern
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Modern
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Concept 1 I had choosen five concepts out of random

from 202 concepts and then evaluated
evaluated on the basis of some desired
attributes
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Concept 2
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Concept 3
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Concept 4
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Concept 5
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3.9 Concept finalisation
* Concept 2 is finalised.
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3.10. views & renderings
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3.10.views & renderings
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3.11. Detailing
3.11.1 Specifications
Length : 3940 mm
Height : 1950 mm
Width : 1870 mm
Wheel base : 2525 mm

Ground clearance : 165 mm
Wheel : 155 / 70 R13
Wheel track : front – 1572 mm
rear – 1572 mm
Drive train : In wheel electric motor drive.

Battery : Lithium ion , (194 mm x 175 mm x 116 mm ) L B H
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3.11. detailing
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3.11. Detailing
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3.11. Detailing
3.11.4 Door opening
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3.11. Detailing
3.11.5 Door lock
The door lock mechanism will be based on the prject of Francisco

Aguado, Zsolt Bancila, Job Eliud Garcia, and Noel Nava Gonzalez
done in Winter 2004,with instructors: Prof. Sridhar Kota and Mentor
Dr. Donald Malen. This mechanism is easily manufacturable and
economic too.[23] [refer appendix 3]
1. Inside Handle Redesign: modify two hooks, delete the hole and create two
snap-fits, also delete the rivet, reducing assembly time and manufacturing
complexity.
2. Rod Secure Redesign: replace the current clip with a plastic rod clip to
make the installation easier and save money
3. Striker Redesign: remove the metal spacer and the mylar washer, modify
the base of the striker by making it thicker and adding coating on the
surface that contacts the metal
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3.11. Detailing
3.11.6. Sitting Modes
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3.11. Detailing
3.11.6 Sitting Modes
Rear view Modes
* in this mode the rear seats can be rotated 360 degree and the passangers can enjoy the rear view.
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3.11. Detailing
Rear view Modes
* in this mode there is another feature, the roof opening . the passengers can also enjoy the stars in the
night sky or the rain droplets durain rain.
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3.11. detailing
Chatting Modes
* in this mode where the passangers can sit in a cross manner so that they can interact with each other
and also can have food materials or play games (cards ) .There is a drop down table system which
expands from the door panel.
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3.11. Detailing
3.11.6. Features
3.11.7.1. Peacock Tail
This is a unique feature integrated in this car ,

representing aesthetics and fun.This feature is inspired
from peacock tail.
When the car will move in the rainy days , the drops of
rain when passes through the roof surface, flows
forward due to the aerodynamics creating a tail like
feature.
It may cause problem to the vehicles behind , in that

case it will be provided with an extra attachment at the
spoiler which will prevent the water to flow outwards
and let it flow down through the side.
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3.11. Detailing
3.11.7.1. Peacock tail
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3.11. Detailing
3.11.7.2. Meditation mode
This is another feature which is inspired from

the eye of Lord Shiva.
This car is having a mode of Auto pilot

so, to make it visible from the exterior ,this is
having the feature of half closed headlamps.
The headlamps will only be halfclosed when

the driver sets the mode to autopilot.
If we see it from another point of view,

Shiva when meditates , he is internally active
and externally calm similarly when the car
will be in meditation mode, it will be
externally represent calmness by half
closed eye but internally will be active.
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3.12. Prototyping
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3.12. Prototyping
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3.12. Prototyping
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Finished Model
3.12. Prototyping
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4. Analysis
4.1. Semantic of 3D form
Encoders
Metaphors : cute, fun , happy, childish , nature , organic ,feminine, India.
Prosopopoeia : child face .
Metonymy : luxurious fun car.
Mimetism : Conch shell , peacock , lotus , fish.
Icons : Feather , stream line curves
Possible signs Symbol : Tom and jerry cartoon.
Index : conch shell, petals.
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4. Analysis
4.2. Form
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4. Analysis
4.2. Form
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4. Analysis
4.2. Form
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4. Analysis
4.3. Mythological
In this subtle drawing we can see that the yellow

coloured circles of chaitanya are being emitted
from shankh in the atmosphere. The subtle blue
coloured dots depicting devotion are projected
like rays in straight line. The pink circles are formed
of particles of bliss (anand) and they are constantly
active.
shankha is said to bring good luck and prosperity

to the individual and his family .[22]
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4.4. Styling features
4. Analysis
The hidden features of conch shell in the exterior .
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4. Analysis
4.4. Styling features
The small elements inspired from peacock feather.
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4. Analysis
4.4. Styling
Front graphics
The front graphics of thr car is just like a face, its gives
the identity to the car , so here i tried to explore it
keeping the inspiration of peacock eye and fish in my
mind.
Here i had taken inspiration of Golden fish from Tom

and jery cartoon, which is conveyinf the sementics of fun
and playfulness.
and the peacock’s eye giving it the feeling of grace and

proudness along with a feminine look.
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4.4. Styling
4. Analysis
Roof Graphics
The top graphics is inspired from lotus petals.
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4. Analysis
4.4. Styling
Rear Graphics
The rear graphics of the car is inspired from the

Fort of Chitirgarh in Rajasthan and the tail lamps
are inspired from the lotus bud.
The rear is representing royalty and luxury.
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5. interior
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5.1 seat
* it is inspired from lotus bud and a outdoor Hammock rope swing.
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5.1. seat
Analogy
*The seat can be rotated 360 degree while switching to the rear view mode.
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5.1. seat
Analogy
*The seat will be fxed at the roof , where it has two degree of freedom, it can rotate and move backwards.
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5.1. seat
Analogy
* Fluids will be used as the cushion for the seats because they can absorb vibrations .These materials can
also absorb the vibrations that one might experience in a car. The fluid used will be Viscoelastic fluid: a relatively
incompressible substance with viscous properties; viscous fluids do not flow as readily as water and include
maple syrup and grease. (Otto Bock Floam, Sunrise Medical Quickie JayFlo are viscoelastic fluids.) [24]
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5.2. Dash board
5.2.1. Concepts
Form exploration on theme of lotous .
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5.2. Dash board
Final concept
this concept is based on the theme of lotous

and also an element from the peacock’s eye is
visible at the centre which is representing
the music player .
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5.2. Dash board
5.2.2. Music player Interface
The center of the dash board contains a music player , the display of it is inspired from a Bird and
Indian embroidery . The bird is sitting on a branch and the leaves represents the volume, mode
and channel.
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5.2. Dashboard
It have two playing modes , MP3 and FM.
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5.2. Dash board
If it is in the FM mode , as shown

in the fig one has to touch the
clouds where it represents the
volume , mode and channel.Then
the channel popup appears
with the list of channels, then
he/she can choose the channel
and enjoy.
If it is in the MP3 mode then one

will touch the Track symbol and
then the track list displays where
one can select the desired track.
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5.2. Dash board
It contains 4 volume levels

Level 1 , Level 2, Level 3 and
Mute.
For every volume levels it

will add a feather over its
head and in case of mute
it will close its beak.
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5.3. sTearing Wheel
5.3.1. Concepts
*These are the concepts of steering based on the theme of lotous.
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5.3. sTearing wheel
Final concept
Mode button
Motion controll button
start
accleration
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5.3. sTeering wheel
5.3.2. Details
Mode button
Motion controll button
start
accleration
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5.3. sTeering wheel
5.3.3. Mode Shift
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5.3. sTeering wheel
5.3.4. Steering wheel Interface
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5.3. sTeering Wheel
5.3.4. Steering wheel Interface
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5.3. steering wheel
5.3.5. Ergonomics
* The negative profile of our hand can easily ne ocupied by the positive profile of the steering wheel providing
comfort to the driver
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5.3. Steering wheel
5.3.6. Usability
when a person sits in the driver seat, he then presses the start button (1) it starts
the battery on, then the welcome screen appears as shown in the fig , this face
greets the driver then the display moves to the manual mode.Then the driver
prees the Movement button (2) , here the car starts to move at a very low speed
say 15 km /h.This buttom also acts as the break too. Then the driver presses the
button (3) .i.e the Accleration button.The car can be acclerated or deccelerated
by this respective pair of buttons .
If the driver is feeling to shift to autopilot mode then , he /she presses the
button (4) , where it shifts to AP mode displaying the same screen.
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6. car usability Scenario
On a Saturday morning Mr.Jain decides to have an outing to spend time with his family after a hectic
working week. He then takes Prakriti and spends whole day enjoing with his family.
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final Scenario
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final Scenario
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final Scenario
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final Scenario
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8. Reference
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2. [The blog] 10 Architecture that make you smile ,Retrived september 6,2008 , from www.styleoblog.com/topics/architecture/
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floating-ecopolis-for-climate-refugees/
4. Mark Hutton November 1,( 2004 ) Self-Healing Automotive Topcoat Actually Recovers From Scratches [HMG paint wesite] Retrived
september 15 , 2008 , from http://www.hmgpaint.com/2004/11/01/self-healing-automotive-topcoat-actually-recovers-from-scratches/
5. Staff Writers Champaign IL (SPX) Jun 12, (2007) Self-Healing Materials Can Mimic Human Skin Healing Again And Again
[website for news about planet earth] Retrived september 16 , 2008 , from http://www.terradaily.com/reports/Self_Healing_Materials_
Can_Mimic_Human_Skin_Healing_Again_And_Again_999.html
6. Mark Frauenfelder January 12 (2004) The Car That Repairs Itself [website for technological updates] Retrived september 16 , 2008
from http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2004-12/car-repairs-itself?page=#comments
7. [The website for Future Technology,Future Design, Technology, Industrial Design, Car Concept, Futuristic Gadget, and Product Concept]
The Morph Concept Phone from Nokia , Retrived september 17 , 2008 from http://www.tuvie.com/the-morph-concept-phone-from-nokia
Microsoft Touchscreen Surface is Coming , Retrived september 17 , 2008 from http://www.tuvie.com/microsoft-touchscreen-surface-is-coming
9. Bill Howard January 3 ,(2003) Mobile: Self-Driving Cars [the website for independent guide for technology] Retrived september 18 , 2008
From http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1130785,00.asp
Futuristic Volkswagen Ego Car Concept for 2028, Retrived september 19 , 2008 from http://www.tuvie.com/futuristic-volkswagen-ego-
car-concept-for-2028
11. The Hindu Wednesday, Feb 15, 2006 [ Online edition of India's National Newspaper ] Retrived september 19, 2008 from
http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/15/stories/2006021503381805.htm
12. March 21 , 2008, John Kanzius Water Fuel Cell/Cancer Treatment , [ You tube ] Retrived september 20 , 2008 from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OklIm5a1Lc
13. [The encyclopedia website] Automobile , Retrived september 24 ,2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile
14. Nick Hull 10 Nov (2008) Styling trends [the website for car design informations] Retrived November 16, 2008 from
http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/home/design_reviews/display/store4/item140552/
15. [The encyclopedia website] Fashion , Retrived september 28 ,2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion
16. Chris Clements and Dr Samantha Porter , Future Trends , september 26 , 2008, from http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/en/
About-Design/Design-Disciplines/Automotive-Design/Future-trends/
17. S. Hautakangas, H. Schut, P. Rivera, N.H. van Dijk and S. van der Zwaag A First step TOWARDS SELF HEALING IN ALUMINIUM ALLOYS.
18. R. N. Lumley(2007) SELF HEALING IN METALS; AN EMERGING PHENOMENON IN METALLURGY
19. [India’s trusted automible profle]Technical Specification, august 4 2008 from http://www.indiacar.com/techspec1.asp?mcode=m00608&
model=Captiva&bc=004&brand=GENERAL+MOTORS+INDIA&gotopg=%2Ftechspec1.asp&brandname=004&modelname=m00608
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8. Reference
20. Hyundai i20 specifications[ a website for trusted automiles in India.Retrived september 26 ,from http://www.indiacar.com/techspec1.asp?
mcode=m00757&model=i20+Magna&bc=007&brand=HYUNDAI+MOTOR+INDIA &gotopg=%2Ftechspec1.asp&brandname=007&
modelname=m00757
21. Mahindra xylo specifications [a website for trusted automiles in India].Retrived september 29 ,from http://www.indiacar.com/techspec1.
asp?mcode=m00760&model=Xylo+E2&bc=008&brand=MAHINDRA+AND+MAHINDRA&gotopg=%2Ftechspec1.asp&brandname=008&
modelname=m00760)car%20door%20lock%20system%20(http://gpd.engin.umich.edu/dfm_proj_car_lock.htm
22. [The hindu information website] Why is shankh blown before start of puja? , Retrived september 30 , from http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism
/knowledge/article/why-is-shankh-blown-before-start-of-puja.html
23. Francisco Aguado, Zsolt Bancila, Job Eliud Garcia, Noel Nava Gonzalez . April 28, 2004 , Passenger Car Door Locking System Redesign
[a gloval product developement website] Retrived october 3 , 2008 from, http://gpd.engin.umich.edu/dfm_proj_car_lock.htm
24. Stephen Sprigle, Ph.D., PT , Wheelchair Cushion Differences , [ a website for reffering cushions for wheelchairs] Retrived October 8 , 2008
from http://www.spinlife.com/spintips/details/k/Wheelchair%20Cushion%20Differences/a/107/c/89
25. [a website for doing online surveys] Retrived October10,2008 from http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=7ikai8p74qkvmzo585439
26. [The encyclopedia website] Software engineering demographics , Retrived October 11,2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_
engineering_demographics
27. Bharat , November 2008 ,Longer working hours for Computer Software Engineers, India, Rertived November 22 , 2008, from http://
www.saching.com/Article/Longer-working-hours-for-Computer-Software-Engineers--India/1088
28. Swati ,April 7 2009 , Stress in IT Industry. Depression & Stress among Software Engineers,Retrived April 23, 2008, from http://
www.saching.com/Article/Stress-in-IT-Industry--Depression---Stress-among-Software-Engineers/2330
29. Jan Fuglestvedt,Terje Berntsen,Gunnar Myhre,Kristin Rypdal,and Ragnhild Bieltvedt Skeie ,Climate forcing from the transport sectors,
October 5, 2007 (received for review March 30, 2007),Retrived October 7 2008,from http://www.pnas.org/content/105/2/454.full
30. Blog,July 16 (2007),Unwind, destress and relax with nature , Retrived october 9 , 2008, from http://www.think-rightnow.com/blog/
reducing-stress/unwind-destress-and-relax-with-nature/
31. [an online fashion forecasting trend reporting and news E- zine]Retrived October 9,2008, From http://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/
content/color_trends.html
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Survey provided by FreeOnlineSurveys.com
A family car for software professionals
I am Swaroop Roy student of IIT Guwahati , Department of Design.I am doing my masters thesis
project and requesting your 3 mins from your busy schedule to undergo my survey.My project is to
designing a family car for software professionals.
Please contact me here ( roy.swaroop@gmail.com ) to share any kind of information.
Name
Designation
Age
Organisation
E-Mail
* When do you leave for your office ?
7am - 8am
8am - 9am
9am - 10am
10am - 11am
* when do you return back?
5pm - 6pm
6pm - 7pm
7pm - 8pm
8pm - 9pm
* Do you feel stress out after returning home from office?
Yes
No
http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=7ikai8p74qkvmzo585439[4/25/2009 10:21:45 PM]

* What do you do to relax yourself ?
Yoga/Meditation
Have a walk outside and feel the Nature.
listen music
play with your children
Other (Please Specify):
* Are your children in school ?
Yes
No
* When do they leave for school ?
6am - 7am
7am - 8am
8am - 9am
9am - 10am
Not applicable
When do they return back ?
4pm - 5pm
5pm - 6pm
Not applicable
* Can you spend time with your family during your working days ?
Yes
No
* Do you go for outing with your family in the weekends ?
Yes
No

* During the outing in weekends do you take your car ?
Yes
No
Can you talk or spend time with your family comfortably, while driving and sitting inside a car?
Yes
No
Not applicable
* Do you feel relax and soothing while sitting inside your car or Driving?
Yes
No
Not applicable
* Is your car exterior unique and appealing to you ?
Yes
No
Not applicable
* Do you want a car which will provide pleasure , comfort and also a possibility to spend time
with your family while driving ?
Yes
No

http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=7ikai8p74qkvmzo585439
MFG452 – Design for Manufacturability Final Paper April 28, 2004
PARTS LIST
1. I/S HANDLE ASSM

a. LEVER - ALUMINUM DIE CAST
b. PIN - STEEL - FORGED
c. SPRING – STEEL - FORGED
d. BUSHING - PLASTIC - MOLDED
e. PLASTIC CLIP – PLASTIC - MOLDED
f. HOUSING - PLASTIC PDM- MOLDED
g. RIVET (1) – ALUMINUM - FORMING
2. I/S HANDLE ROD – STEEL – METAL EXTRUSION AND FORMING (PRESS)
3. LOCK LATCH ASSM – ASSM PROVIDED (BLACK BOX FOR THIS ANALYSIS)
a. LOCK LATCH SCREWS (3)
4. O/S HANDLE ROD - STEEL – METAL EXTRUSION AND FORMING (PRESS)
5. O/S HANDLE ROD CYLINDER - STEEL – METAL EXTRUSION AND FORMING (PRESS)
6. KNOB ROD ASSM

a. PLASTIC KNOB – PLASTIC – MOLDED
b. KNOB ROD - STEEL – METAL EXTRUSION AND FORMING (PRESS)
c. ROD GROMMET – RUBBER –INJECTON MOLDED
7. STRIKER ASSM
a. STRIKER –STEEL – METAL FORMING
b. METAL PLATE –STEEL – METAL FORMING
c. SCREWS (2) –STEEL – METAL FORMING
d. MYLAR WASHER (1) – MYLAR – DIE CUTTING
8. O/S HANDLE ASSM

a. LEVER – PLASTIC - MOLDED
b. HOUSING –PLASTIC - MOLDED
c. SPRING –STEEL - FORGED
d. PLASTIC CLIP – PLASTIC – MOLDED
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e. SCREWS (2) – STEEL – METAL FORMING

f. KEY CYLINDER - BLACK BOX, MAINLY STEEL
g. O/S HANDLE GASKET – PLASTIC - MOLDED
h. BELL CRANK – STEEL - FORGED
i. PIN(2) – STEEL - FORGED
j. KEY CYLINDER RING –STEEL - FORGED
9. ELECTRONIC REMOTE.
10. I/S HANDLE ROD CLIP –RUBBER- MOLDED
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8g
8f
8a
8j 6a
1f
8d
8h 6b
8b
1b
1g
8i 8c
2 1d
5 1c
4
1e 1a
6c
10
7a
Remote access
7b 9
7d
7c
3 3a
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Function Diagram
A,D are primary functions

B,C secondary functions
Door lock mechanism
A.Lock door D.Release door for exit
C.Provide information
B. Provide Power
Open or closed
B1.Remote keyless access B2.cockpit control access
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Basic Functional Network
Manual Action Electronic Signal
Transform
motion in action
Transform signal
for latch
Transform in action for lock
motion in action
for lock
Release latch and

open door Lock/Unlock
Door
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Function Structure
Door Lock Knob or

I/S Handle #1 Key Cylinder #6a #8f Remote or Inboard
Computer #9
O/S Handle #8a-e
Connecting Rods #5 #6b,c

Connecting Rods #2 #4
Power Actuator #3
Latch and Striker #3 #7
Door Lock #3
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The following complaints were selected for the Kano analysis:
• It is too difficult to close the door. A user has to apply too much effort to pull it fr om inside of the vehicle. Also, in the maximum
open position, the inside door handle is too far for an easy reach.
• The driver can accidentally lock the door when resting his elbow on the top of the inside trim panel.
And here are the questions asked:
• How would you feel if the door would close almost by itself once touched?
o Like (E)
• How would you feel if the door would require a strong pull in order to close?
o Don’t care
• How would you feel if the interior lock is moved from its current location (from on top of the trim panel, next to the inside handle)?
o Normal (L)
• How do you feel about having the door lock on top of the trim panel?
o Don’t like
The results of the questionnaire ar e showing clearly that the lock ing mechanism is a fairly Stat ic product. According to the co urse
material, we are in the right direction if we want to im prove the aesthetics and the ergonomics of the product, and reduce the cost –
these are typical activities for this status.
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Negative Question
Like Normal Don't Care Don't Like

(Effort)
Like Delightful
Positive (Location)
Question Normal Expected
Don't Care
Don't Like
The Kano matrix shows that we need to focus on the effort required to close the door:
Opportunities for improvement
The door locking mechanism should be also analyzed for the following:
• Reduced cost.
• Reduced part cost for ease of assembly.
• Better appearance.
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The following product design specification categories were considered:
Parameters
Competition Currently New Product World Class
Best Produced Target
Performance
- lock force 50 N 48 N 50 N 50 N
- lock/unlock time 0.6 sec .8 sec 0.5 sec 0.5 sec
- mass 1.4 kg 1.65 kg 1.5 kg 1.3 kg
- remote range 55 m 30 m 50 m 60 m
Environment
- temperature range -40/+60 degC -40/+60 degC -40/+60 degC -40/+60 degC
- humidity 40-90% 40-90% 40-90% 40-90%
Target Product Cost USD 48.00 USD 55.00 USD 50.00 USD 40.00
Competition
- vehicles /yr 100,000 180,000 200,000 220,000
- market share 15% 27% 30% 35%
Maintenance
- regular maintenance intervals (lubricate) 12,000 km 10,000 km 10,000 km 12,000 km
Quality and Reliability
- acceptable % of defects 6 sigma 6 sigma 6 sigma 6 sigma
Ergonomics
- door open/close effort 5N 8N 5N 5N
MVSS (safety and Gov. reg.)
- FMVSS & CMVSS All All All All
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Shelf Life
- estimated average shelf life 6 mths 6 mths 6 mths 6 mths
Disposal
- % recycled parts 90% 90% 100% 100%
Company Constraints
- % of North American made components used
95% 90% 100% 100%
Time Scales
- product development time 1.1 yr 1.3 yr 1 yr 0.8 yr
Aesthetics, Appearance and Finish
- grain, gloss, etc specifications
Product Life Span
12 yrs or 180,000 10 yrs or 150,000 10 yrs or 150,000 15 yrs or 200,000
miles miles miles miles
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10. Biodata
Swaroop Roy
S/O . Shri Swapan Kr. Roy

Malancha Nagar Qtr Complex
Qtr No - III/25
Kunjaban
Agartala
Tripura
799006
Phone - o381-2355644 (R)

Email - roy.swaroop@gmail.com
Web - www.swarooproy.weebly.com
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I declare that the contents of this project report including

This is to certify that the project report entitled “Prakriti”

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Firstly I thank my guide Asst Prof . Nishant Sharma,

I would like to extend my heartul thanks to Mr.Nikhil Jadhav ,

I thank the respected faculty, Department of Design for

I lasty thank my student colleagues at Department of Design,

5. Interior concept 100

6. Car Usability scenario 119

Prakriti is a project for a new segment of a private vehicle that helps

this is base on Alien perspective of the life of software professional

Lets have a look at the daily life of a software professional of India

Today most of the software professionals who are working are

this is base on Avatars of Vehicles

If we look around us , we can find a different vehicle for different

How the nature looked like?

As the world is moving towards the age of knowledge and

* The average working schedule of an IT professional in India for

- TCS 9 hours a day.

* The personal life of these IT professionals are already pretty harsh

* One of the most blissful ways to relax and unwind is to potter

* 25 % of global warming is due to the vehicles and its also a biggest

4. Design problem and Design brief.

11 . Views and Final renderings.

under the research phase i had covered the

Styling Fashion Life style

Lifestyle Chennai-based market research firm Kaybase has completed

Future car Morph is a concept phone that using nanotechnology which

this is base on Technology Fashion Trends

60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s 2000

this is base on Technology

If we predict the trend for future by giving some keywords , so it

Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

1880’s 1890’s 1990’s

Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

1920’s 1930’s 1940’s 1950’s

Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

this is base on Technology * Boxy forms with chrome finish

1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

this is base on Technology

this is base on Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars [14]

this is base on Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

Styling trends and Evolutuon of cars

Architectural trends [1]

1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

Architectural trends [2][3]

* Self-healing metal – combining alloying elements and determining

* “bubbloy” (from “bubble” and “alloy”) - Developed in Caltech’s

* Car that will run on salt water as its fuel.[12]