Modu Vehicle by Daniel Henneh |
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| DESIGN NAME: Modu PRIMARY FUNCTION: Vehicle INSPIRATION: I grew up in Ghana, West Africa where transportation continues to be an issue. Seeing first hand the potential of a highly optimized vehicle to impact lives, I was inspired to design a brilliant yet affordable solutions. Modu is designed to give the customer absolute freedom to configure the vehicle at the time of purchase and even later as their need changes without needing to buy a completely new car. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Modu is designed around modularity and interchangeability of components. It can be configured both at purchase and later as the need changes without buying a new vehicle. Modu introduces the concept of interchangeability, for instance, the left and right headlights are identical, the driving mirrors, the front and back bumpers, even the drive system and chassis system. This significantly reduces the manufacturing cost, energy and subsequently a smaller environmental footprint. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The unique experience of this vehicle to starts right with the purchasing experience; The customer will configure the new Modu on an online platform where key elements such as size, specific modules and intended use can be chosen. the vehicle is then delivered after a few days due to the ease of customization. Operating Modu will be extremely easy with the ability to use the smartphone as a dashboard hence all the users music , frequently visited locations, contacts, etc all comes along for the ride on seamless experience. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Project started in August 2024 in San Jose California and finished in January 2025 FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Idea and Conceptual Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The design of Modu was made possible through Design Thinking. Early ideas were captured via sketching, white boarding and sticky notes to capture critical features. These ideas were then refined through peer interviews and feedback. Iterative sketches led to CAD modeling in Siemens NX, with FDM 3D printing to validating key technical features. Realistic renderings in Keyshot and composition in Photoshop were used to visualize the vehicle and its potential use cases. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Modu is modular so the dimension will vary base on the configuration. Minimum configuration 1.8m length x 0.85m width x 1.5m height Electric drivetrain, In-wheel electric motor, air suspension, laser cut and bent anodized aluminum body panels. TAGS: Modular, City Car, Urban Mobility, Sustainable Design, Electric Vehicle, Interchangeable Components, Lightweight, Innovative, Compact, Energy Efficient, Flexible RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Extensive academic research on urban mobility trends, material options, and advanced manufacturing, combined with user-centered design principles, drove Modu’s development. Informal interviews and digital prototypes captured local transportation insights and spurred iterative refinements. This research and feedback validated the need for a sustainable, adaptable vehicle, guiding design choices toward superior modularity, energy efficiency, and operational versatility. CHALLENGE: The main challenge was combining complete modularity with aesthetics and structural integrity, a tough balance since these often conflict. The inspiration for Modu's exoskeleton design is from military vehicles, this simplified the design and reduced part count. Additionally, making the parts interchangeable was a challenge but crucial, for instance the left and right headlights are interchangeable, even driving mirrors, the bumpers, the drive system and many other components. ADDED DATE: 2025-02-28 18:21:02 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Daniel Henneh, 2024. |
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NAME: MODU PROFILE: Modu is a design exploration to push beyond convention knowledge of how vehicles are made today, through first principles and Design Thinking. |
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Modu Vehicle by Daniel Henneh is Winner in Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Daniel Henneh for design Modu here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Daniel Henneh. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Daniel Henneh. |
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