Car designing is an important process in the formation of a car or any other vehicle. The process involves a number of stages starting from the design concept to the final production. All that is required to make the design successful is to infuse innovative ideas and nugget of inspiration with the science of car making.
Concept Making
The car design process starts with the concept making process that takes into consideration the essentials like customer choice, target market, and the development plan. The designer does all the research on the market and the customer expectations and then in response to the acquired results, he or she sketches or frames a defined pattern, structure, or design of a car. Then the sketch is drawn on paper and shared with other members to discuss its potential for future development.
Idea Development
The next step is the idea development process that includes the sketch in its actual form. This states that the defined sketch is given a new form using pencils, pastels, markers, and other sketching tools. These days the sketches are even drawn on computer with visual images and features. In the virtual space, the design concept is given a new form while the idea and expression gets beautifully transformed onto lines and surfaces.
Color Development
The step of idea development is followed by the color development in both the exterior and the interior. In the process different colors are tried and tested on the concept. After a good amount of research and total color coordination, some colors are selected in accordance to the fashion trends and the customer choice. The interior colors are also selected in accordance to the latest fashion in the industry. Then the instrument panel, steering wheel, seat fabric, carpet, and other features are given their colors to seamlessly blend with the exterior appeal.
Mock-up
Mock up is a stage where the actual design along with its selected colors is put into a 3-dimensional model. This model is created using clay by expert professionals who work together with the designer to understand the concept and give it a form and structure. Interior mock up is done using wood, plastic, metal, fabrics, and various other materials to create a complete design model of the car. This also defines the placement of the feature and the spaciousness in the car interior. The process involves a united approach between the car modeler and the car designer.
Decision Hall
After the mock up, is the decision hall wherein focus is completely laid on the customer choice and preference. In this stage of design process, the actual model is studied and analyzed from every direction under natural light. Then the final decision is taken whether the car will reach the production stage or not depending on the research done on the customer needs. Customer angle is of utmost important when finalizing the design for production.
