Car Design sketching
Influences
A course by Berk Kaplan , Car designer
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Let's now explore some inspiring designers who boost my creativity and played a major role in developing how I approach my work. ”
In this video lesson Berk Kaplan addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Car Design sketching. Discover the key elements of good car design sketching. Learn how to effectively communicate your ideas and bring them to life on paper. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I want to talk about the influences that played a big role for my design career. And when I think about the designers who inspired me a lot, the first name comes to my mind is Daniel Simon. The oldest memory when I think about the car design is the Cosmic Motors book by Daniel Simon. In Turkey, when I was a student, we didn't have car design magazines, but we had a lot of car magazines and I was passionate about them. Luckily, on one of these car magazines, there was a section about car design and there was an introduction to Cosmic Motors. And I saw this amazing futuristic ...”
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Course summary for: Car Design sketching
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Category
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Areas
Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Sketching

Berk Kaplan
A course by Berk Kaplan
Berk Kaplan is a renowned car designer known for his passion and expertise in sketching cars. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he has collaborated with esteemed brands such as Audi, Lamborghini, and Italdesign, part of the Volkswagen Group. Berk's journey in car design began during his studies in product design, where he landed an internship at Ford's design studio and worked as a part-time junior designer in a construction vehicle company.
After completing his bachelor's degree, Berk pursued a master's in car design in Italy, further refining his skills and gaining invaluable experience. His dedication and talent led him to work as an exterior car designer at Design Storz in Austria. Inspired by his love for sketching and his desire to share his knowledge, Berk embarked on a freelance career and dedicated himself to creating educational car design content on platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
With Berk Kaplan as your guide, you'll benefit from his extensive industry experience, insider knowledge, and passion for sketching. Through his expert instruction and insights, you'll unlock your creative potential and develop the skills to sketch car designs that capture the essence and emotions of your imagination.
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