Introduction
Car design is the sphere that every motorist or car enthusiast would willingly participate in, should he or she possess the required knowledge. Hollywood movies have recently put the automotive industry on an even higher pedestal than it used to occupy previously.
Eventually, studying this sphere is a matter of personal, professional, and financial growth for every future designer. Through gathering professionals and students of our department in a workshop, I aim to significantly expand my current knowledge in the matters of car construction. The work experience of these professionals, as well as their skills, turn out to be a valuable resource for sharing in one’s daily practice. I am eagerly looking forward to the upcoming practical studies since it is a chance for me to start building my career.
The relevance of the Car Design Industry
As Seward points out, car design is not limited to interior and body components; it involves designing the very functionality of a vehicle (43). Eventually, all the products that are sold from showrooms have been once invented by a specialist engaged in the process of engineering. For a car to match the safety standards, a large number of calculations need to be made, including the dimensions and weight of a vehicle, engine capacity, suspension load, etc. Seward stresses that it is the designer who “can influence the front/rear weight balance by moving certain components, such as the battery or hydraulic pumps” (10).
If a car is planned as a vehicle for mass use, it is equipped with the minimum of conveniences and is designed as a fuel-efficient product. Consumers, of course, do not bother with all the details that make their vehicles so attractive visually and economically. It is a task of a designer to have that issue resolved, who, in fact, is responsible for how reliable the vehicle will be and what reviews it will receive from owners.
Goals to Achieve
As a future car designer, I aim at acquiring practical skills in car assembling and repairing the occurring malfunctions. It is generally known that all vehicles are subject to regular technical audit and oil changes. I would prefer to conduct all the inspections on my own on the condition that all my actions are closely supervised. Also, I expect the professionals to explain to us how the engine crankshaft is being connected to the transmission and what principles are considered when designing an engine structure.
As to fixing body components, I have had enough practice in my own shed and do not plan to focus a lot on that part of a practical study. Again, my attention is more focused on functional components since I am still curious about how engineers balance between visual appearance and functionality.
Conclusion
In closing, I would like to admit that cars and car design, in particular, are the spheres I have been interested in since my childhood. A chance to work in conjunction with engineers that boast of a substantial store of knowledge is exactly the opportunity I have been looking for. My professional experience is not that rich, but I look forward to expanding it and sharing my knowledge with students one day. Until then I have a lot of work to do and plenty of material to study in order to succeed in my career. In order to reach that objective, I am ready to work hard, which proves my willingness to participate in an upcoming workshop.
Work Cited
Seward, Derek. Race Car Design. Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.