The Pro Observer

The random nonsense created and observed by Art Center transportation design student Tarek Ashour

Wireless Nike headphones I designed for my alias class. Quick one week project where I wanted to take on a lifestyle product and really create what I feel would be an ideal solution for a gym. Solid materials that could easily be wiped down, a comfortable flexible rubber headband, and removable ear cups that could be easily cleaned or replaced. 

*I do not own the rights to the photo of the girl, if the owner wishes for me to remove the image please contact me.  View high resolution

Wireless Nike headphones I designed for my alias class. Quick one week project where I wanted to take on a lifestyle product and really create what I feel would be an ideal solution for a gym. Solid materials that could easily be wiped down, a comfortable flexible rubber headband, and removable ear cups that could be easily cleaned or replaced. 

*I do not own the rights to the photo of the girl, if the owner wishes for me to remove the image please contact me. 

Q
in what programme do you make renders of the cars? they're great. :)
A

Thanks man. I use photoshop over a sketch I did by hand either pen or pencil. I’ve tried other things like painter and sketchbook pro but photoshop usually gives the best results. 

Q
Hello, i've checked out your blog and its one of the best ones i've seen on tumblr. I am starting my automotive design course in September, i already have a reading list etc, and i'm okay in some cad programs, but i was wondering if you had any tips or any advice or useful things i could read etc that could be of use to me so i could get better and improve for the start of the course. Thank you
A

Thanks man I really appreciate it. Thats awesome that you’re starting your trans design course let me know if it’s Art Center or which college you’re going to. Keep reading up on cars and really just anything that you find interesting, being inquisitive about everything gives you the opportunity to incorporate more of that into your design. most important thing is that you communicate your ideas visually so keep sketching, there is a lot of great reference online. allthesketches.com simkom.com and carbodydesign. and if you have access to car design news they have awesome design breakdowns. hope that helps. thanks again.  

Design in four words or less

Design in four words or less

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made it out to beyond wonderland saturday favorite sets had to have been Dash Berlin and Afrojack. It was awesome to get away from the art work for a while to listen to some incredibly loud music with friends. Also happy my interior model is almost there still a bit unassembled though. 

Realized I havent posted an exterior in forever here is one I did while working the art center booth at the petersen automotive museum . First BMW I have done since entering art center View high resolution

Realized I havent posted an exterior in forever here is one I did while working the art center booth at the petersen automotive museum . First BMW I have done since entering art center