Automotive Collaboration
Product design work for one of Scandinavia's most respected automotive brands.
The brief
Volvo Cars engaged Shields Industries to develop accessory concepts that extended the brand's design language into physical products. The work required a deep understanding of Volvo's material philosophy and Scandinavian restraint.
My role
Concept development, form studies, material direction, and presentation-ready 3D visualization.
Process
Immersed in Volvo's design DNA and current material palette
Produced multiple concept directions with form and CMF variations
Refined selected direction through detailed 3D development
Delivered presentation-ready assets for internal stakeholder review
Outcome
Delivered a set of accessory concepts that Volvo's internal team described as perfectly aligned with their brand direction. The work demonstrated the ability to operate within strict brand constraints while adding genuine design value.