Marten Wallgren

A purple Nissan.

2011-10-17T21:40:00.007+01:00

A sketch of Gabes dreamgirl ^^.

2011-08-18T20:25:00.003+01:00

The Grid - The Rear...

2011-07-04T21:30:00.001+01:00

The Grid - Some sketches...

2011-07-02T14:38:00.014+01:00

I just found a couple of one year old sketches on my laptop. They look hmm... old and dusty ;(

The Grid - A Private Public transportation concept

2011-06-30T22:17:00.011+01:00

Some print

2011-06-28T21:04:00.004+01:00

The Grid - Scale model.

2011-06-27T21:48:00.004+01:00

Hello! I just found some images of my one year old scale model from my project called The Grid. Some very nice images taken by my good friend Hannes Soderlund. Check out his website here. Thanks alot!

Carmen Award 2010

2010-08-09T11:28:00.004+01:00

Here I am at the show receiving a price (Carmen Award 2010: Highly Commended) from good old Clive Birch. Thanks a lot!

Winner of the Pilkington Award 2010: Best Overall Design Interpretation.

2010-07-05T15:02:00.009+01:00

Last week at the private view I was lucky enough to win a price for my degree project "The Grid". I received the price from one of the judges David Wilkie who said some nice things about my work - Thank you very much and thank you Pilkington for having this award. My buddy David Seesing won the other price for Best Use of Glazing, well deserved and good job. The runner-ups were Dalibor Pantucek and Miika Heikkinen, also really good work. If you want to se more from the award click here.

Me at the RCA show 2010.

2010-06-26T18:17:00.004+01:00

Here I am presenting my work to the Pilkington jury.

(Thanks Robert for the photo).

Winner of Majenta scholarship 2010, thanks.

2010-06-26T13:55:00.008+01:00

A big thanks to Salvador at Majenta Academy for the support with my degree project. If you are interested in learning Autodesk AliasStudio get in contact with http://www.majentacademy.com.

Working on my degree project... More info soon...

2010-05-11T17:34:00.003+01:00

Green Dot Awards 2009

2010-02-17T18:20:00.012Z

"The London Garden" project got honorable mentionings in two different categories. One in the category "Concept" and one in "Transportation". Always fun to get recognition.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA-February 3, 2010

GREEN DOT AWARDS ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2009 COMPETITION.

Royal College of Art of United Kingdom was Awarded Honorable Mention in services Concept for the entry titled, " London Garden ." The jury selected winners from over 500 entries from over 25 countries.

Shortlisted in Bentley Aerodynamics project.

2010-02-11T00:40:00.022Z

This was in many ways a very interesting project. First of all working with Bentley was a pleasure, very professional and generous. Secondly we worked with an aerodynamic company called Exa, whom tested our cad designs and gave us tips on how to improve the aerodynamics. And thirdly, I had to learn some Alias to be able to participate at all. Something I am very thankful for now when the project is over, but believe me when I say this project had some frustrating working hours. Even though I didn't win, I feel I won a lot of new knowledge.

My concept: My finale CD on my car was 0.255. This was mainly achieved through a very simple boxlike architecture with simple surfaces not allowing any for any drag. This in combination with an applied alternative luxury aesthetic (inspired by high end kitchens and electronic devices) created my concept "The Arca". The result is a very simplistic aerodynamic efficient Bentley which would be targeted towards consumers with an alternative view on luxury aesthetics.

Bentley - My first 3D modeling ever.

2010-02-11T00:10:00.020Z

Another important detail about my project is the personalization of not just the interior as today, but also applying the same service on the exterior. The simple overall aerodynamic shape is divided into parts with different materials that can be treated in many ways accordingly to the consumers requests. This is done to create a unique buyer experience that brings Bentleys amazing craftsmanship to a new level. Every buyer is unique and this is reflected in his or her

Bentley Arca.

The "Visual Sound" is located inside of the car and works in the way that the hood is created by an extended windscreen that covers the deep dashboard inside. Just beneath the fabric dashboard is a graphical light sources which response to the drivers throttle. Just like the roar from a conventional engine, but translated to suite a silent electric engine. And by doing so keeping the Bentley engine oriented heritage, even if they one day go electric.

A quiiiiiiiiick entry to "Coachmakers Award 09"...

2009-10-31T02:17:00.016Z

Inspired by old Porsches... According to my friend (no names... Gabe) this is my worst work so far. Haha!

15min live drawing.

2009-10-13T01:20:00.002+01:00

I found this old live drawing on my external hard drive, added some photoshop and boom its on the blog.

WINNER! (Interior Motives 09: Best Eco Design)

2009-09-21T14:23:00.005+01:00

I just got back from a very nice weekend in Frankfurt filled with fun happenings. First of was the Frankfurt Motor Show 09 which had some interesting and some disappointing products. The most fun evening was definitely the Interior Motives Awards 09. In which me, Miika and Dave managed to win our category - the best "Eco Design". (Our group entry was "The London Garden" which is posted further down.) Good job group. ^^

(Thanks a lot for the bunny ears Miika... revenge!)

Toyota Internship CONCEPT (part 1 of 3)

2009-09-10T14:44:00.007+01:00

I spent 2 months in Tokyo this summer doing an Internship for Toyota. Here are some pictures and info about my project. The Brief was basiclly to create a vehicle for Youth with inspiration from yourself. My concept is very much inspired by who I am and the environment I come from. To keep it short, the form language is inspired by how parts of the swedish coastline has been shaped over the years by the erosion of time (Translated into rocky surfaces transforming into smooth). Aswell as how I can combine a sporty expression with functionality. The brief also included a very strict package of the Toyota Yaris which I was told to follow (which I did to some extend with some improvments ;). The car is able to fit four people in a vehicle with a far more sporty character then the Toyota Yaris. This was mainly done through reducing the interior cargo space. When you think of it, the cargo space is mostly empty or overdimensioned for everyday usage. Never the less necessary for luggage storage while going for a weekend trip with three of your friends. This concept has many different exterior luggage possibilities with custom made Toyota luggages designed with the same form language as the car and also completes the shape of the overall exterior when attached to it. The outcome of this project is a car designed by package restrictions, my personal usage aswell as a strong formlanguage (Very much an experiement) to create a clear and unique product identity.

Toyota Internship SKETCHES (part 2 of 3)

2009-09-10T14:36:00.019+01:00

Some sketches from a short but intense sketching period. Basically what I was trying to express was how the car could have rocky aswell as smooth surfaces. but more importantly what kind of interesting reflections would appear inbetween. In the beginning of the project I made an illustration of the form language to make the design process clear for myself aswell as to explain my intention to Toyota. Through this illustration the form langauge was set and could be applied to basically anything from wheels to detachable luggage storage.

Toyota Internship CLAY MODEL (part 3 of 3)

2009-09-10T14:32:00.020+01:00

My sketches were interpeted into a physical 1:5 scale painted clay model. This was done by a collaboration between me and a non english speaking clay modeler (name GONZA!). A fun and frustrating stage of the project, much due to the time pressure. Even though there are a million things I would like to change. My overall intention of the design and concept is well shown. Many thanks to Toyota for the opportunity and support.

Illustration for a Car magazine.

2009-09-03T16:47:00.002+01:00

Back in the UK.

2009-08-31T11:06:00.002+01:00

I'm finally back in London after two months of hectic times in Tokyo. Its been a great experience, both at Toyota and Japan itself. Thanks to everybody! I will post my internship work here as soon as possible. Take care.

Japan is great.

2009-07-26T12:41:00.000+01:00

Big in Japan...

2009-07-06T12:31:00.001+01:00

Hi, I`m currently at a very dodgy internet cafe. Tokyo is really cool and the people are super . One area called Shiboya is reeeaaally extreme, just like you see in the movies where they dressup like cartoons... ups out of time! Talk to you later.

Toyota Internship...

2009-06-30T15:37:00.006+01:00

My bags are packed. I'm stuffed from an awesome lunch at my aunts house. I feel prepared to take on the land of Prius, manga, samurai, sushi, Mr.Miyagi and Sailor Moon. Tokyo here I come - wish me luck, Sayonara!

WINNER! (SeymourPowell award) for...

2009-06-14T00:55:00.017+01:00

... best concept in the competition called "Future City Mobility". This was a group effort by Il Choi, David Seesing, Miika Hekkinen and me. All friends of mine at the RCA. A great project from the start to the end. The brief was basicly to look at the traffic situation in London for the year 2030. Our concept was to create a car-free-zone in the central of London, called London Garden. Inside this zone we developed a system created around bicycles. Allowing a special designed bicycle/scooter to be well integrated with the infrastructure aswell as becoming a part of the interior of the busses and taxis. Inside London Garden, the users have more awerness of the individual energy consumption. In fact, the energy that you create while biking is used as a currency while docking the bicycle into the bus or taxi.

(Artwork and sketches shown below is done by me.)

A quick entry to the "Maier 09 Doorpanel Competition".

2009-06-12T19:37:00.004+01:00

Overall brief: Design a doorpanel.
Concept: A super clean doorpanel with hidden suprise features i.e. buttons are emerged when needed. The panel consists of a flexible "skin" fabric which allows to be changed. Main feature of the door is the speaker. When music is played it changes apperence according to the volume - An abstract thing such as music become a physical decoration.
Inspiration: Water rippels and sound are created through vibrations - Music is vibrations.

Opel 2049

2009-03-24T12:53:00.018Z

Adaptable Surfaces is about incorporating more intelligence and responsibility into the surfaces. Each surface consists of many small threads which can be controlled and changed according to specific needs. This idea of surface-constellation is illustrated in a new breed of freedom vehicles, this one is a kind of sailboat for the year 2049. The boat is for people in the need of total control and freedom. The sail and keel is created by adaptable surfaces and can change shape and so the function, all to maximize the sailing experience. When the vehicle is parked it's not only generating energy for itself but also for the household of its owner. This is done by kinetic energy from the wind and the water currents.

Toyota internship 09.

2009-03-21T16:24:00.003Z

I will spend two months in Japan this summer doing an internship at Toyota. Yeah! :D

Mazda form study... for fun.

2009-01-18T20:27:00.012Z

Porsches to my friend "Fat-Pat" ^^.

2009-01-06T16:13:00.004Z

OPENSOURCE

2008-12-08T19:32:00.011Z

This project was made for Suzuki and is a small japanese city car. The target group is you (internet users). It's inpired from the freedom that we are given through the web. The car is an attempt to delete some of the border between our on- and offline lives. Exteriorwise the whole car is a huge screen/window. You choose whats on there, just like your website or blog. Its up to you what size or shape of the windows, what color or pattern to be shown. Maybe you like to show others what your listening to or what your are currently into. By making the car into a "banner" you might even make an extra buck. Interiorwise the screen/window is an internerfilter based on your personal profile i.e. lets say you pass a restaurant and your friend tagged it 4/5 stars you might check it out. Or perhaps without knowing you just happend to be close to a sale of your favourite brand and the car will let you know and guide you to it. And last but not least if you'er into liveblogging why not livestream your driving and let others experience and comment whats going on.

Everything is up to you, the user - OpenSource whithin a given frame.

THE VODALIFE

2008-11-27T16:11:00.006Z

This was my contribution to a Vodafone project. It's basicly a sculpture for Vodafone to market new services in a context of a car. The car is supposed to be shown at a carshow and hopefully get publicity for the services aswell as for the brand. Basicly its about embodying something abstract as a service and make the public understand the advantages of THE VODALIFE.

SIV

2008-11-04T22:51:00.013Z

It's called SIV (Specialized Indoor Vehicle) and is basicly a small vehicle for paramedics stored inside the ambulance. The Vehicle can store all the needed equipment and can easily be transformed into a treatment area or a wheelchair if needed.

My crib in London

2008-11-03T02:08:00.007Z

So I finally got somewhere to live. These are my two flatmates, sorry for the mess haha >_< (THIS IS A JOKE)

WINNER! (Retail Awards 09) - Best concept store in Sweden 2009.

2008-11-01T11:48:00.007Z

Check out Telia Concept store!
Telia Concept store in Stockholm Kungsgatan is designed by me and my friends at VisualID. If you haven't been there yet you haven't lived life to the max, its super cool! +_+

I Just got back from Andrew Logans (he's in the picture) birthday party!

2008-10-12T01:45:00.006+01:00

This was a very new and fun experience for me where I met a lot of different people. Most of them were artists such as fashion designer Zandra Rhodes. ^^.

BabyPin is nominated for the best child-related product in Sweden 2008. (Stay tuned for the results)

2008-10-04T21:26:00.002+01:00

(BabyPin is a small product designed by me and my friends at VisualID.)

Now living in London! Starting school tomorrow...

2008-09-28T22:55:00.000+01:00

My Bachelor thesis at Konstfack, Sweden.

2008-09-27T22:21:00.002+01:00

Designed and manufactured the body to this fully functional (at least before it was crashed) fullsize car.

Random sketching...

2008-09-27T22:05:00.001+01:00

Testing testing...

2008-09-27T21:52:00.000+01:00

...one two one two microphone check.