In the first of a two-part series, CDN looks at the work put together by Pforzheim’s BA Transportation Design students
Student degree shows are an excellent reminder that car design is incredibly creative and ultimately about having fun. The joy of the craft and experimenting with both traditional and emerging tools without the pressure of working in a professional studio. Pforzheim has brought many famous names through the ranks over the years, and CDN went along to learn more about the current crop. Beyond chatting, we even pushed some students to sketch against the clock and showcase their abilities in real time.
Following the success of last year’s outing, school organisers decided to expand into the adjacent building to bring everyone under one roof. Although the 2024 degree show felt well put together across the lower and upper floors, it did mean that many students were separated from their peers and perhaps ran the risk of going unnoticed to anyone who did not venture up the steps. This year’s setting felt more open and encouraged mingling among the students as they waited for visitors to chat about their projects. They did not have to wait long in most cases, with the professionals-only day drawing strong interest from a range of designers – we assume in many cases scouting potential recruits.
We did not manage to speak to everyone on the day. A handful of students listed below have been highlighted by course leaders Kurt Beyer and class of 2008 graduate Jürgen Jose, who joined Pforzheim in a teaching capacity in April 2024. The following list of Bachelor’s students follows no particular order but is grouped by semester, moving from third through to final thesis.
Jonas Püschl – Clear Horizons
As student shows in recent years have…
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