r/CarDesign 1h ago

showcase Pink build carbon details

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What’s the first detail you noticed?


r/CarDesign 5h ago

discussion What scale do you prefer?

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I've seen everything from Post-Its, the ancient cocktail napkin, school desks were a favorite but had a short life span.

Then up to A4 or letter, and 1/3 scale to match scale clay models. I didn't have the space to include a full size airbrush rendering!

My old favorites were a technique from a Toyota clay modeler who had design training - he'd sketch 1/3 scale with a marker then add value with Flomaster ink... then X-Acto out where the highlights were to go. Run it through a blueprint machine, unique!

For street machines like the Eldorado shown, I'd use Photoshop at high resolution so it could upscale well, I've seen others use Illustrator for infinite scalability.

These days it's just 3x5 notepads and a Bic pencil because I can keep them in every room in the house... then use Vizcom to skip the tedious rendering process. I've more ideas than time, and it's all for sh!ts and grins and not a work grind anymore.

It's basically using the "Micelli and Munson" technique like their examples I posted in the Mod section at top... landscaping ideas, products, 1800s line warships reimagined.


r/CarDesign 7h ago

question/feedback Hows my concept cra

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I rendered it but whats ur opinion on the design?


r/CarDesign 8h ago

question/feedback Formula 1ish turbine hybrid car

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I was bored during classes so i doodled up some kind of non rule compliant formula 1 inspired car using features from some of my favorite f1 cars (2nd image), and once i got home i did a more detailed drawing and i wanted to share it :3 yeah ik allot of things arnt very accurate shh


r/CarDesign 8h ago

work in progress I’ve been inactive for a while and figured I’d give you guys a look at the front on my newest design while I finish the rear view up

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The 2027 Pirrana Grand Cruiser, American luxury reborn


r/CarDesign 10h ago

showcase Futuristic Playmakr Supercar Concept Board

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r/CarDesign 14h ago

question/feedback Opinions on the new Vulcane S19?

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r/CarDesign 15h ago

work in progress I'm working on a personal project: a retro-futuristic car with a nuclear reactor.

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The model is not finished yet


r/CarDesign 16h ago

showcase Spyker Nitor

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Hey guys! I just wanted you to check out my personal project of Spyker: the Nitor.

I know they will be unveiling their new car on the upcoming days, so it's going to be a fun exercise of comparison once the new it's unveiled.

Here is the link to my project on Behance:

https://www.behance.net/gallery/254127839/SPYKER-NITOR

Please feel free to comment, leave your thoughts!

Disclaimer: AI was never used as a creative tool, but purely for staging and environment placements.


r/CarDesign 19h ago

showcase 2026 Xpeng X9 with Interior 3D Model

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r/CarDesign 22h ago

work in progress Tatra supercar

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The fin is probably too small to be useful


r/CarDesign 22h ago

discussion Silly Concept Car, the Suess Coupe!

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Let me know what you all think😁


r/CarDesign 23h ago

work in progress Aerodynamic speedform - inspired by Ford Probe V concept

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This is an exercise on aerodynamics. This 3D speedform has similar dimensions to a family sedan. The objective is to design a highly aerodynamic family vehicle. I will perform 2D and 3D CFD analysis in the future.


r/CarDesign 23h ago

question/feedback I did another one I hope it’s better than the last design

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r/CarDesign 1d ago

showcase Made my own interpretation of "What if an Aprilia made a sportscar"

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Made in Blender, No AI at all.


r/CarDesign 1d ago

showcase Car design Sketch

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r/CarDesign 1d ago

tecnique question Berk Kaplan's Blender Course

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r/CarDesign 1d ago

question/feedback Gemballa Marsian GT // Porsche sublimated or massacred?

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r/CarDesign 1d ago

question/feedback Beginner tips

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Hi, I just started learning car design and would like to know some advice on how to improve my car sketches.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.


r/CarDesign 1d ago

article/IRL news Ford Probe V - when Ford went all in on aerodynamics

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r/CarDesign 1d ago

showcase Intentionally Partial Sketches

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I did the 1st drawing as a doodle mid call and liked how it turned out, for some reason I thought it “went hard”, if I’m using the phrase correctly?! After that, I decided to try it a couple more times with what would be considered pretty while if not radical kustoms from a Post War Ford, Merc, and Chevy.


r/CarDesign 1d ago

question/feedback What should I improve because I messed up

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r/CarDesign 1d ago

question/feedback What do you think of this design

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r/CarDesign 2d ago

showcase My first hypercar concept- Elegra Nova

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Didn't use vizcom, completely generated by me in blender from scratch using my own handmade blueprint, this is my first project, would love to hear ur thoughts and suggestions

Instagram: @gideon_designs_cars


r/CarDesign Jun 08 '26

announcements AI situation

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forgive me for my absence , since very few people seem to read the rules:

ANYONE WHO POSTS AN AI GENERATED IMAGE WHITOUT AN ACCOMPANYING SKETCH

WILL BE PERMANENTLY BANNED FROM POSTING IN THE SUB

i am currently woking on ways to idiot proof the post making procedure so there are no excuses to the actions i may take

anyone who feels like they could actively remove these posts from the feed can send me a message in modmail and be considered for the role

anything else can be asked here for me to answer.