Internship Project | BMW Schulungsstudio (ED-4), Research and Innovation Center, Munich | 2002–2003
During my internship, which was split between the Modelmaking and Design Development departments, I had the opportunity to work on two distinct transportation design projects using different modeling techniques and materials. This experience allowed me to explore both technical craftsmanship and conceptual automotive design.
The first project focused on hard modeling using Ureol, where I developed a three-wheeler concept as an alternative urban mobility solution. This project emphasized precision, structural thinking, and hands-on fabrication.
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The second project involved clay modeling and became the foundation for my main concept: the BMW MX-3. The task was to design an innovative vehicle for modern mobility, and I chose to base my concept on the package of the BMW 3 Series, using it as a technical and proportional starting point. The MX-3 embodies a modern, dynamic, and forward-thinking interpretation of BMW’s design language. Key elements of the brand’s corporate identity were carefully integrated, including the signature double headlights, double rim detailing, and the characteristic Hofmeister kink in the side window graphics.
A defining feature of the concept is the lowered side window line, which enhances the driver’s visual connection to the road and intensifies the overall driving experience. This is complemented by a large, V-shaped windshield and layered side glazing, which together create a strong sense of motion, lightness, and aerodynamic flow. The name MX-3 carries a personal meaning: “MX” references Mexico, reflecting my background and marking my contribution as the first Mexican designer to work at BMW, while “3” connects directly to the BMW 3 Series platform that served as the conceptual foundation of the vehicle.
The result is a vehicle that expresses power, freedom, and a premium driving experience—combining sportiness with elegance. The MX-3 reflects an exploration of how traditional brand values can be reinterpreted through innovative form and proportion.
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