SREEJITH KRISHNAN KUNJAPPAN

2019
PORTFOLIO
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N D E S I G N
P R O L O G U E
Hello, my name is Sreejith Krishnan Kunjappan and I am a transportation designer. I have a total work
experience of 6.5 years in the automotive industry, out of which for the initial 4.5 years I was a Design
Engineer working in Catia V5. For the past 2+ years I have been working as a transportation designer.
I have a master’s degree in transportation design and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

I am a natural born artist and I have always relished sharing my artwork with the audience. My aim is
to combine my artistic skills with my passion for technological innovations which is why I am pursuing
Design as my career. To me design is a discipline that merges art with engineering and science to
translate my wildest ideas in the best possible way into products or ‘end results’ intended to satisfy the
customer’s desires. The very basic nature of this profession which follows no rules or pre decided path
to reach the end result is what drives me. Every design assignment that I have taken up has given me
new learning experiences and I wish to continue learning throughout my career.

Through the forthcoming pages I wish to share some of my works in transportation design. Your
comments would be appreciated and I look forward to receiving your response to discuss an opportunity
to collaborate. Thank you for your time and consideration.
C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E

EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Master’s In Transportation Design Jul 2018-Present • Played a significant role in developing

Istituto d’arte applicata e design, Torino, Italy Inteva Products, Bangalore, India and marketing after-market accessories
2014-2016 Automotive Product Designer for KTM motorcycles while working with
Desmania Design.
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Mar 2018-Jun 2018 • One of the 12 finalists to enter the final
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India Desmania Design, Delhi, India round of Magna Student Innovation
2005-2009 Automotive Designer Challenge, 2015.
• Placed 2nd in the final round of Magna
Feb 2017-Feb 2018 Student Innovation Challenge, 2015.
SOFTSKILLS Freelancer in
transportation design LANGUAGES
Sketching ------------------ English- Advanced
Photoshop ------------------ Nov 2012-Oct 2014 Italian- Basic
Illustrator ------------------ KPIT, Bangalore, India Hindi- Advanced
Alias ------------------ Design Engineer
InDesign ------------------
Showcase ------------------ Mar 2010-Oct 2012 CONTACT
VRED ------------------ Pioneer Design, Hyderabad, India Email talktojith@gmail.com
CatiaV5 ------------------ Design Engineer Mobile +91 7829 412 399
 C O N T E N T S
Random Hand Sketches
ALIAS MODELLING
JAGUAR D-TYPE RACE VISION
PININFARINA LIBERTA’
NISSAN I-RIDE
AUDI R9 PANIGALE
MERCEDES UNIMOG URBAN TRUCK
OTHER ACTIVITIES
 RANDOM
HAND SKETCHES
 ALIAS
MODELLING
FERRARI F40
SHOWCASE RENDERING
QUALITY CHECK AND DETAILS
JAGUAR D-TYPE
RACE VISION
The D-Type was one of the iconic cars produced by Jaguar.
What would be the future version of the D-Type? Here is my
interpretation of this idea.
1955 JAGUAR D-TYPE - DNA AND PACKAGE

To start, I studied the package and design DNA of the 1955

D-Type referring images and information on the internet. Aviation
inspired styling and monocoque construction made the D-Type
ahead of it’s time. Certain features were unique to this design like
the twin cockpit tubs and the vertical rear fin.
 elegant curves
intelligent
alive

Initial explorations based on Key Sketches

the original D-Type’s profile
More exploration to finalize the twin-
cockpit layout with a sleek character
Finalized package and components
Comparison with the 50’s D-Type
INTERIOR EXPLORATION
INTERIOR CONCEPT
PININFARINA
LIBERTA’
 Master Program in Transportation Design 2014-2016
Thesis Project sponsored by Pininfarina

In the mobility of the future, in the name of environmental

sustainability and autonomous driving, the car should be
valued not so much for the speed or the absolute performance,
but rather for the general feeling of “well being” and emotions
that it will be able to offer. In that scenario, what form might
have the values elegance, passion, sportsmanship - that have
always distinguished the Pininfarina design?
Key idea: The hammock is a symbol of comfort and relaxation. Our key idea for this project is to have hammocks in our car and bring in
a new expression of comfortable road travel.
elegance
purity
innovation

Horse drawn coach minus

the horse

Drawing inspiration from the tradi-

tional horse carriage and the ham-
mock to derive a profile for our car.

Initial Key Sketch

 Incorporating the Pininfarina design language
with influence from antique horse carriage
design. Trying to achieve the perfect proportions
for a modern spider.
INITIAL SKETCHES
PININFARINA LIBERTA’ DIFFERENT MODES

RELAX MODE: The seats are

in hammock form. Perfect
for relaxing and enjoying the
view while the vehicle drives
autonomously.

DRIVE MODE: The seats

transform into a regular
seat form. Depending on
the requirement the seats
change form from a normal
passenger seat to a more
sporty bucket seat.
Switching from Relax mode to Drive mode: The hammock transforms
into a seat. Steering column emerges out of the center console. Head
protection moves forward.

Left hand driven or

Right hand driven
In Relax mode
both the
seats are in
hammock form
offering perfect
comfort and
relaxation to
the user

When the mode is changed

from Relax to Drive the
steering column emerges
out of the center console
and shifts into position. As
this happens, the hammock
converts into a seat and
the head protection moves
forward.
RELAX MODE to DRIVE MODE transformation sequence Steering wheel transformation from close to open condition
EXPLORING OTHER VERSIONS

LIBERTA’ SUPERSPORT EDITION - Sporty and elegant at the same time.

Improved aerodynamic surfaces. Closed cabin.
LIBERTA’ ADVENTURE EDITION - A new meaning of ‘comfortable offroading’.
Rough and tough character. Closed cabin for protection. Roll cage. Adventure
accessories attachment.
NISSAN
I-RIDE
With growing amount of air pollution, the future of the
motorcyclist seems dull. But what if an automobile could
provide a clean air environment for the occupant and the thrill
of riding a motorcycle at the same time? I am trying to answer
this question through this project.
Alarming!
Air pollution is the world’s biggest environmental risk to
health, and it “continues to rise at an alarming rate” - WHO

It is especially a problem in urban areas: only one in 10 people live

in a city that complies with the WHO air quality guidelines - BBC

Because of heavy smog, residents of Beijing have to think

twice before heading to work on bicycles. - Siemens

Rising air pollution in many cities is killing people and becomes

a visible catalyst for changing mind-sets and policies across
health, energy, transportation and urban design - Futureagenda

By 2050, 70 percent of the world’s people will live in cities, almost as

many people as are alive today - Siemens
India is one of the largest motorcycle markets in the world which means motorcycling is a favourite activity among Indians. Indian cities are also
among the top in terms of air pollution levels. How do all these factors affect the future of motorcycling? What would be the motorcycling scene in
2025?

Mindsets may change and many might decide not to ride motorcycles in cities because of growing health problems due to high air pollution. But there
may still be people unwilling to give up the thrill of leaning into corners. There may still be people who wish to cut through traffic on the way to office.
There may still be people who wish to maintain their hobby of weekend riding.

The Nissan i-Ride aims to meet their expectations.

What should be the future motorcycle?

CABIN

enclosed space
climate control
purified air
glass canopy DLO
BODY DRIVE

stylish electric power

self balancing in-wheel motors
aerodynamic splitting rear wheel
light weight
The 2025 motorcyclist

PERSONA

Nick, 28 go-getter attitude avid motorcyclist

Lives in Mumbai independent lifestyle Rides solo mostly
Professional photographer loves the city occasional group rides
Earns $30,000 yearly
never gives up
INSPIRATION

starting with some basic

sharp and smooth forms

agile
sharp
smooth
rear wheels attach to
each other at higher
speeds to behave like
a single wheel
 Three-wheeler at lower speeds

Two-wheeler at higher speeds

Experience the thrill of future
motorcycling
Features

wireless charging purified air smart eco friendly swappable batteries

 audi
R9 panigale
Audi and Ducati are 2 iconic brands under the VW umbrella.
If Audi makes a supercar inspired from the Ducati Panigale
superbike what would be the outcome? This is my imagination
of this idea.
KEY CONCEPT: Designing a supercar inspired from a superbike is something not really
uncommon. So I wanted to bring in some totally different idea into my design. My key concept
here is to have an independent ‘driver module’ in the car that has all the drive controls with drive
by wire technology. This driver module tilts into corners just like a motorcycle while cornering.

Driver module tilts while

cornering
KEY OBSERVATIONS FROM BOTH BRANDS

Features I want to incorporate into my design: Audi Singleframe grille, sharp and edgy theme, floating surfaces, forward stance, centrally
placed driver, rear engined Quattro enabled architecture, driver focussed interior, track oriented, driver tilting into corners
 Taking inspiration from the Audi R8 side
dynamic intakes as a starting point for the design

INSPIRATIONS
Playful character
sharp Angular and edgy surfaces
Exhilarating experience
Reptilious attitude

attitude
FINAL DESIGN
FINAL DESIGN
FINAL DESIGN
PACKAGE
INTERIOR EXPLORATION
 Shape of the Driver Module is
inspired by the Ducati Panigale’s
top view
Exhilarating rush of adrenaline for the driver
as he tilts while carving corners in this one-
of-a-kind supercar. The open cabin and
central seating position adds to the thrill.
MERCEDES UNIMOG
URBAN TRUCK
Cities are ever growing skywards. Space on the streets is de-
creasing with increasing number of vehicles. In this scenario,
what would be the future Unimog for the urban environment?
Here is my idea of a future dump truck.
 UNIMOG BRAND HISTORY: A range of multi-purpose medium trucks capable of handling almost any terrain.
Equipped with all-wheel drive feature. Strong build quality. Different varaints available for different needs. First
developed in the 1940’s in Germany. Production taken over my Daimler Benz in 1951.

The key concept is three way unloading. This means that the truck can unload towards the rear, right or left
depending on the situation. Suitable for congested urban environments. The concept is explained below.

Electronically controlled joints that

can be activated or deactivated

Truck facing this way

Unloading to the rear Unloading to the left Unloading to the right

PROFILE EXPLORATION:
Trying to extrapolate the bison’s body shape
into a suitable profile for the truck. More mass
concentration towards the front and a narrow
rear end make it visually mighty.
Mercedes Unimog Dump Truck Concept: The main design
direction is to create a single volume appearance. So the shut line
between the body and the carriage has been maintained narrow.
Side body access is provided for the battery and charging point.
The bulky muscular proportions are
more evident in the rear view
To unload sideways the carriage tilts
and the side wall of the carriage opens
up. Slide plates emerge from slits at
the bottom of the carriage to ensure
that the load slides away from the
truck body during sideways dumping.
HAND-MADE MODELS

PENCIL RENDERINGS
MOTORCYCLE EXPLORATIONS
Thank you for your time and attention!

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