How do you review a vehicle design?

1 Purpose and context

The first step in reviewing a vehicle design is to understand its purpose and context. What is the intended market segment, customer profile, and use case for the vehicle? How does it fit into the brand identity, product portfolio, and competitive landscape of the manufacturer? How does it respond to the current and future trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry? These questions will help you frame your review and identify the design goals and criteria for the vehicle.

2 Form and function

The next step is to examine the form and function of the vehicle design. How does the shape, proportion, and silhouette of the vehicle express its character, performance, and efficiency? How does the surface treatment, detailing, and color scheme enhance or detract from the overall impression and harmony of the design? How does the layout, packaging, and ergonomics of the interior and exterior support the comfort, safety, and convenience of the users? How does the design balance the trade-offs between aesthetics and engineering, as well as between innovation and feasibility?

3 Style and emotion

The third step is to evaluate the style and emotion of the vehicle design. How does the design communicate its personality, identity, and emotion to the viewers and users? How does it reflect the culture, history, and values of the manufacturer and the target audience? How does it create a distinctive, memorable, and desirable image and experience for the vehicle? How does it appeal to the senses, emotions, and aspirations of the users? How does it relate to the existing and emerging styles and genres in the automotive design field?

4 Strengths and weaknesses

The fourth step is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the vehicle design. What are the most successful and appealing aspects of the design? What are the most problematic and disappointing aspects of the design? How do the strengths and weaknesses affect the overall quality and value of the design? How do they compare to the design goals and criteria, as well as to the best practices and benchmarks in the industry? How do they influence your opinion and impression of the design?

5 Feedback and suggestions

The fifth step is to provide feedback and suggestions for the vehicle design. How would you rate the design on a scale of 1 to 10, based on your analysis and evaluation? What are the main reasons for your rating? How would you summarize your review in one sentence or phrase? What are some specific and constructive recommendations for improving or enhancing the design? How would you implement these recommendations in terms of design changes, modifications, or additions?

6 Review examples

The final step is to review some examples of vehicle designs, using the tips and techniques from this article. You can find many sources of vehicle designs online, such as magazines, blogs, forums, social media, or websites. You can also review your own or others' sketches, models, or prototypes of vehicle designs. You can practice your review skills by writing, speaking, or recording your reviews, and by sharing them with others for feedback and discussion. You can also compare and contrast your reviews with those of other reviewers, and learn from their perspectives and insights.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?