Out of
the Box
Specializing in exterior, interior, transportation systems, and modification design — where engineering precision meets artistic vision.
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Projects
IKEA FIKA
FIKA is a modular, low-barrier micro-entrepreneurship platform inspired by IKEA, enabling flexible, legal, and scalable street-based food businesses.
Ford R100
FORD R100 is a compact urban lorry designed for dense East Asian and European cities, reinterpreting Ford's truck expertise into a small-scale, people-focused utility vehicle.
Lancia Freestyle
Freestyle 2 redefines performance packaging by replacing the passenger seat with an adaptive L-shaped cargo zone for sport mobility integration.
Modification Design
Transforming production vehicles into bespoke performance machines through aerodynamic body kits, custom interiors, and precision-engineered modifications that push boundaries.
Visualization
Bringing automotive concepts to life through photorealistic CGI renders, cinematic animations, and immersive virtual studio setups. From studio lighting rigs to dynamic turntable sequences — every pixel crafted to sell the vision.
3D Modelling
Translating design intent into precise digital surfaces using Class-A surfacing techniques. From initial polygon meshes to production-ready NURBS models — bridging the gap between creative vision and engineering reality.
Tao Wen
Tao Wen is a transportation designer focused on translating manufacturing logic, market strategy, and human behavior into scalable mobility systems. His work explores how vehicles can function not only as products, but as platforms that respond to density, culture, and emerging economic realities.
Software & Tools
Design
Process
Research & Ideation
Market analysis, trend forecasting, and competitive benchmarking to establish design direction and user needs.
Sketch & Concept
Rapid ideation through hand sketches, digital illustrations, and mood boards to explore form language possibilities.
3D Development
Digital sculpting in Alias and Blender, creating precise surface models that capture design intent with engineering feasibility.
Visualization
Photorealistic rendering, animation, and immersive VR walkthroughs that bring concepts to life for stakeholder review and presentation.
Engineering Integration
Collaborating with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility while maintaining aesthetic integrity through Class-A surfacing.
Final Delivery
Production-ready design packages including surface data, material specifications, and comprehensive design documentation.
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Works
Let's Create
Together
Whether you're looking for a full vehicle design, a concept exploration, or a modification project — I'd love to hear about your vision.
