Michael Hofbauer

Michael Hofbauer, Lead Transportation Designer at Design Storz
Location: Zell am See, Austria

Education

Masterstudies Car Design SPD Mailano, Italy
Scuola Politecnica di Design Milano 2014–2015

Masterstudies Scionic Industrial Design Linz
Diplom Ingenieur with Distinction 2010–2012

Bachelorstudies Scionic Industrial Design Linz
Bachelor of Science with Distinction 2007–2010

Work Experience

Transportation Designer at Design Storz GmbH, since 2016
Industrial Designer at Haratech, 2013/2014
Product Designer at Eyedea Werbe, 2013
Junior Product Designer at Tomasini Formung, 2012/2013
Internship at Design Storz GmbH, 2011/2012
Internship at Phormolog OG, 2010

Projects 

Audi Quantum

Thesis project in Scuola Politecnica di Design in collaboration with Audi.

Quantum is a bold vision for the future of Audi limousines based around theme of composition. Fluid, essential and adaptable, it strives to strike a balance luxurious quality and sporty dynamism.
Quantum was inspired simultaneously by historical vehicles and future technologies, as evidenced by its construction, featuring a technical lower section featuring magnetically suspended omni wheels, topped by an inviting passenger cell which houses a contrasting and adaptable interior.

Design Team: Michael Hofbauer, Andrew Marshall, Ankur Singh Sengar
Location: Milano, Italy

Ducati Monster

Monster 2.0 is a bold vision for the future of the iconic naked bike. Slender, intense and hot-blooded, it strives to strike a balance between unique proportions and and sporty dynamism. The concept was inspired simultaneously by historical vehicles and future technologies, as evidenced by its construction, featuring carbon fibre parts as well as the tubular frame and high quality textiles. The overall appearance shows a ready-to-go and agile state.

Design Team: Michael Hofbauer, Andrew Marshall, Ankur Singh Sengar
Location: Milano, Italy

 Sketching