[Swath Design - Concept Car] Desired Outcomes of this Project

Design and build the interiors and exteriors of a concept car, code named Aqueria.

Description

The modes of sea transportation are changing everyday. Traditional, conventional, and modern boats and yachts are continuously being improved and upgraded with new technology.  New designs, concepts, and technology are making it possible for people to explore greater depths and larger expanse of oceans and seas.  

We want to design a unique small boat-car, designed with the stability of a swath boat and the looks and comfort of a high-end car. Aquaria is designed to transport up to 6 passengers at a time over short distances - from one seapod to another or from one boat to another.  

Design of the swath is available here.

Why this is important

The most commonly used mode of transport over water for short distances are small boats, dinghies, paddle boats and rafts. These modes of transport have their limitations like speed, stability over water, and protection from heat, humidity, rain and harsh sunshine.  

The design of this concept boat-car is inspired by high-end cars on land. The swatch boat chassis provides stability to the structure, thereby increasing fuel efficiency, maneuverability and speed compared to other boats. Being a small sized boat-car, sail preparations are lesser than that of regular boats and rafts.  

What this project needs to move forward

A team of of highly highly talented, skilled and motivated people people who can hit the ground running. We need these skills to move this project forward:

• Automotive Enthusiasts - Students and professionals who are enthusiastic about designing and creating futuristic concept car interiors and exteriors.  
• Interior Design Specialists - Designers who have a panache for car interiors.  
• Hands-on Builder Builder -  Building the structure and assembling the AC components, electrical and electronic components.
• Architect/Structural Engineers  - Contributors who are highly skilled in structural design. Ideally, this person must be able to plan and collaborate with the team to build strong structure for the concept car.

Incentives

Highlights of working on this project

• Collaborate with talented people from different domains and areas of study and expertise
• Build a strong team with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Learn project management, project reporting, delivery cycles
• Work in a highly energized environment that focuses on high quality product development
• Discover, learn, innovate, and invent new ways for preserving and growing marine life
• Have fun in a super charged team of professionals students, collaborators, sponsors

For Contributors

• Remuneration  - This is not a sponsored project. You will get credits, honorable mentions and a Certificate of Contribution from Ocean Builders.
• Learning  - This project offers you opportunities to learn about this concept/topic/technology. You will get to collaborate and work with industry experts and professionals who will share their experiences and guide you along with their best practices.
• Culture  - Work with people from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and get exposure to working on cross-functional and virtual teams.
• Get Your Hands Dirty  - Roll up your sleeves and get practical on this project. Experience the joy of designing or building a machine/system/device that will be used by millions of people worldwide. If you are not co-located, video conference with your team and collaborate.
• Build and Grow your Professional Network  - Collaborate on this project, make friends, and grow your professional network.

For Sponsors

• Top Talent  - Work with talented people and find new recruits for your business as you see this project take shape.
• Goodwill  - Get positive goodwill for your brand as a sponsor who is building something innovating and contributing to the future.
• Personal and Business Use  - Use this system and technology for your home/boat/ship/company/organization
  Branding - Brand it with your organization identity.
• Monetize  - Invest in his project and take it to market with your brand identity

For Users

• Get involved in the design phase and share your thoughts on how you would use this product or technology in your daily lives.
• Give feedback at regular intervals and development stages to help this team to design and build a user-friendly system or technology.
• Work with people from different countries, cultures, backgrounds and experiences. It's fun!

Academia

Get Recognition - Participate as an academician/student and contribute to research papers, college projects and participate in local, state, national, and international academic or technical conferences. Present papers on the innovations and advancements that have been made.

All of the above