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FUTURE NOSTALGIA

exploring the future of rail transportation - senior capstone 2021

Future Nostalgia is the name of my senior capstone project exploring a different approach to rail transportation. This capstone studio was looking at what could be the "new normal". I chose to focus my research and response around the future of travel as COVID-19 left the world longing for the trill of a trip again. I saw that travel should not be a uniform experience for everyone. How can we expand the idea of "standard travel". Travel must be more than just sardines in a can. Future Nostalgia is my idea for a high-speed rail system through the midwest that highlights the beauty of the journey. Taking the concept of motion pictures, I designed this experience around the idea of a collection of scenes. Each "scene" or experience caters to different travelers so everyone can find their perfect way to see the midwest. 

Photoshop Perspective Renders

Retreat Club Presentation

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USER EXPERIENCES

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concentration

Socialization Diagram.jpg

socialization

Relaxation Diagram.jpg

relaxation

PROGRAM PATH DIAGRAM

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CAR ONE : INTRODUCTION

Car 1 Material Board.jpg
Car 1 Axon.jpg
Car 1 Perspective 1.jpg
CAR THREE : RISING ACTION
Car 3 Material Board.jpg
Car 3 Axon.jpg
Car 3 Perspective 2.jpg
CAR FOUR : TURNING POINT
Car 4 Material Board.jpg
Car 4 Axon.jpg
Car 4 Perspective 1.jpg
CAR FIVE : CLIMAX
Car 5 Material Board.jpg
Car 5 Axon.jpg
Car 5 Perspective 1.jpg
Car 5 Perspective 2.jpg
CAR SIX: FALLING ACTION
Car 6 Material Board.jpg
Car 6 Axon Render.jpg
Car 6 Perspective 1 Bright.jpg
design documentation drawings and specifications
full project with further research and design explanations
CAR TWO : EXPOSITION
Car 2 Material Board.jpg
Car 2 Axon.jpg
Car 2 Perspective 1.png
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