Worth Burkhart

This Gator "Platform" concept is designed to redefine how UTVs are used in a variety of different scenarios for different customers. I focused heavily on the function of the vehicle, specifically making it as user-friendly as possible. The primary objective was to have the ability to for John Deere to create vastly different types of vehicle based off of one skateboard chassis, taking advantage of the small powertrain components UTVs have due to their small size and weight. This design also uses as many standardized parts as possible between the versions.

The "Slice of Pie" is a lightweight, autonomous minibus designed for use on compact, fully automated mobility roadways. It was created for the Michigan Office of Mobility and Electrification, and focuses on a specific region of the state of Michigan. This vehicle aims to be as compact, yet accessible as possible for both passengers and small businesses who need to move through urban areas. It is designed to be less of a "car" and more of a moving lounge on wheels, taking inspiration from very structured products to aid in ease of production and implementation by government offices as mobility initiatives.

The VW Sojourn is an exploration into the car culture of the Pacific Northwest United States. It uses a blend of inspiration from camping equipment to futuristic architecture to create a unique, high tech and yet outdoorsy vehicle for places like Seattle. Looking into past VW concepts, I was fascinated by the XL-1, and wanted to explore the overall shape and proportion while simultaneously scaling it up to fit the North American Market.