Filip Bosevski is a transportation design student at College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, MI. During his education at CCS he gained experience in Product Design, Model making, Graphic Design and 3D computer modeling. Apart from being a vehicle designer he is also a music composer and a guitarist. In the recent past, he was in league of few bands that were into playing, touring and recording.
His experience includes:
A. ‘Rites of Passage’- CCS exhibition for Award of Excellence students.
B. Two years of traditional art making.
C. Participated in all student art exhibitions at the Interlochen Arts Academy.
Rest this email interview will acquaint you further with the designer himself,
1. You have a multi- facet personality, not only you are fond of designing vehicles but also have great passion for guitar and music (as you love to compose too), here I’d like to ask, what keeps you rolling on and on?
Bosevski: In order to produce a piece of art, whether that is a sculpture, a painting, or just a simple car napkin sketch, we are all driven by emotions. Same goes for creating music as well. I consider design and music as a great tool for expressing your thoughts, feelings and need for changes. Also, even the smallest bit of satisfaction you get after creating something that you feel happy with is what keeps me going.
2. What are the emerging trends in the field of Transportation designing?
Bosevski: There are many trends that define and shape the transportation designing. Off course, depending on the location (U.S.A, Europe, Japan, etc) trends can be different. In the United States people rely on their vehicles for shopping, long distance trips, or any other given reason that demands a more of a utilitarian vehicle. Also, the retro-design approach is coming more and more into fashion as we all witnessed the release of the new Chevy Camaro which I personally happen to be very fond of as well.
In Europe on the other hand, the B-size cars have been trendy for a while because of their size, playfulness, price etc. The best way to get a full up-close glimpse of the newest trends of vehicles would be to visit some of the famous auto shows like Geneva or the Detroit Auto show. The new concepts always surprise with new looks, cool gadgets and gimmicks, and an idea of what’s coming in the future.
3. How have the freelancing projects attributed towards your professional progress?
Bosevski: Freelancing is a great way to perfect yourself as a designer. That way you get to learn to communicate with people and most importantly, to communicate your design to people. It is just another tool for you to develop various styles or a sense for different design tastes.
4. Is there any project (sponsored or freelance) that has given you immense satisfaction?
Bosevski: I have to say I really enjoyed working on web site vehicle illustrations and graphic design for a tuner-car garage place because I have never done anything from that nature. However, I had enough freedom to implement my own design and flavor as well which made it even more enjoyable. So, it was a great learning experience about things that I wouldn’t normally think of drawing :)
5. What work are you seeing right now that’s blowing you away?
Bosevski: I really enjoy looking at transportation student shows and works from my school (Center for Creative Studies). Also works from different colleges’ around the world, because you always find young talents and inspiring models/designs.
6. Are you optimistic about the future? What are your hopes and dreams?
Bosevski: I am always optimistic about the future and where I am headed to. It’s a long and intense road to success in the car design field, but I have the privilege to study at one of the most prestigious schools for vehicle design (CCS) and doing my best to perfect my skills as a designer so one day I could have the opportunity to work for some of my favorite car companies.
7. Any words of wisdom, you’d like to give to our readers?
Bosevski: I would just like to remind everyone with a passion for vehicles, to cherish and respect the automotive community because we are all connected by the same passion and driven by similar interests...everyone’s opinion matters and everyone’s voice will make a difference in the process of producing better vehicles in the future.
8. Finally, we would like to have your thoughts on the Instablogs News Network and all its related sites. Which one is your favorite?
Bosevski: Instablogs News Network is a great source of information and I would suggest everyone to take a look at what’s new and what the network has to offer to us-the readers. I enjoy all sites, but as you could’ve probably guessed, I am always drawn towards what’s new in the Auto section :)
I’d like to conclude by thanking Bosevski for sparing out time for this wonderful interview, it is greatly appreciated. Also I’d like to wish him success for all his future endeavors.
