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Maja is
a fin driven underwater craft
Maja is a conceptual fin driven underwater craft, that explores the field
of transportation design with new innovative ways of traveling. Maja is
a visionary project that shows a high level of aesthetic and technical
aspects that could suit your publication as complement to the traditional
designs published.
The design intent has been that form, shape and function must come together
in an absolute result. The target market for Maja are people who are in
search of a unique experience. Maneuvering the craft is accomplished with
the use of fins that are powered by a pneumatic air system. This propulsion
system moves the craft in a very graceful manner, imitating the surrounding
marine life. The idea is that the craft would not disturb the marine life
with noisy propellers and fast speeds that could damage sea life. The
craft should offer a peaceful environment for the user. It should be enlightening
as well as relaxing to explore the underwater sea world with this craft.
The world’s oceans are suffering from environmental problems and
it is important to expose people to this fragile underwater ecology.
Design team
Patrik Palovaara and Tommy Forsgren former master students at Institute
of Design Umeå University, Sweden.
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• created 2001
• status drafting table
• Best Transportation Design Alias wavefront 01 Global Student
Competition
• Overall ambassador´s prize Alias wavefront 01 Global student
competition
• Best Industrial Design 3Dfestival 01 copenhagen
• Personal favourite Braunprize 01 part of exhibition Frankfurt
Germany
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Digital Hero Award
(The Digital Hero is the most coveted accolade in the 3D industry and
community worldwide. To have one awarded is a symbol of pride, honor
and achievement - a lifetime goal for many 3D artists worldwide. The
Digital Hero is hand made by artist Dan Platt in Los Angeles.)
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3D Festival
(The International 3D Awards is the largest and most respected set of
awards for the 3D, computer graphics industry worldwide. The annual 3D
Awards ceremony is held during the 3D Festival events in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The 3D Awards is held annually at 3D Festival, Europe's largest creative
event.)
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