Concordia协和｜17岁高中生的汽车设计之旅

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上海协和国际外籍人员子女学校（Concordia）创建于1998年，是由中国教育部和上海市教委批准办学的外籍人员子女学校，获得美国西部学校与学院教育联盟WASC全面认证，为在沪的3至18岁外籍学生提供高水准的美式课程教育。

学校教学设施先进，旨在为学生提供全人教育的成长环境，并充分考虑各学段学生的发展需求。除针对不同教学目的而设计的教室和学习空间，还有图书馆、合唱和乐队排练室、艺术工作室、剧院等，教育教学设施一应俱全。

11年级学生Lucas沉浸于汽车设计，是Concordia校园里璀璨夺目的学生设计师之一。

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对于高中11年级的Lucas J.而言，一张工作台足以成为他施展才华的天地，让他沉浸于汽车设计的世界中一整天。不断挖掘自身创造力、敢于冒险的他，是Concordia校园里璀璨夺目的学生设计师之一。

值得骄傲的是，最近，Lucas的概念设计作品CADILLAC SEMI IQ受到了Automotive Design Planet的瞩目。这个汇聚了超过70,000名汽车设计爱好者的平台，已经在官网上展示了Lucas的出色设计！

“我还记得，去年是在Foundations of Art (艺术基础) 课上第一次见到Lucas，他对于设计理念的独特见解就令我印象深刻。他对设计的热情，特别是对创新设计的热衷，无疑具有强大的感染力。”高中视觉艺术老师Ms. Vanessa Vanek如是说。

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发自内心的热爱

Lucas的汽车设计之旅始于十年前对汽车的热爱，从对汽车的痴迷到开始亲手绘制设计图。2022年，他勇敢地参加了Magna Global Bold Perspective Award（麦格纳全球大胆观点奖），尽管大多数参赛者都是大学生，他仍然凭借出色的表现跻身北美前20名，这为他追逐汽车设计的梦想之路注入了巨大的动力。

在Concordia，Lucas得到了Ms. Vanessa Vanek和Mr. Benjamin Erny两位老师的宝贵指导和反馈，让他的艺术技能得到了进一步的提升。

在Applied Learning Design（应用学习-设计课）上，Lucas展现了对Design Cycle（设计周期）的深刻理解和自然运用，他在设计工作的每个阶段都展现出了卓越的表现。

△ Lucas的汽车设计项目演示

2023年，Lucas和朋友Harmon一起创办了_TRYAD，这是一个由学生主导的组织，其宗旨是搭建一个桥梁，将业界专家与热爱汽车设计的高中生紧密联系起来。这个组织不仅为年轻设计师提供了一个交流学习的平台，还致力于为他们创造更多成长的机会。

截至目前，_TRYAD已经吸引了来自全球各地的近100名成员，他们来自东南亚、北美、欧洲等地。该组织还为像Lucas这样的设计“新秀”提供了前往美国创意设计学院（CCS）等专业机构深造的机会，让他们的才华得以在更广阔的舞台上绽放。

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艺术与共情力兼具

谈到汽车设计，Lucas坚信，将二维设计转化为三维模型的可视化技能固然重要，但扎实的数学基础同样不可或缺。他解释说：“汽车设计也是一门数学艺术。”以黄金螺旋等数学概念为例，这些原理可以巧妙地融入汽车外观设计中，为作品增添魅力。

每个设计作品背后都蕴藏着一段独特的故事。Lucas的一个作品灵感来源于他想向一位密友致敬，所以，他把汽车构想成一个庇护所，让那些在城市的水泥丛林中生活、遭受心理健康问题困扰的人们，提供一个心灵的避风港。

△ Lucas的汽车设计模型“Aestiva”

除了汽车设计领域，Lucas在平面设计方面也同样出色。他担任了Concordia高中生校报出版物 “Phoenix Post” 的平面设计工作，也是2024“中国历史日”学术竞赛项目主海报背后的设计师，这都展现了他多元的艺术才能。

“Lucas为其他艺术和设计学生树立了榜样，他用自己的创造力证明了：出色的成果和巨大的成功是可以通过努力和创新思维实现的。” 视觉艺术老师Ms. Vanessa Vanek评价道。

再过一年，Lucas即将迈入大学的校门，他的目标坚定而明确：致力于攻读汽车设计专业。

拥有像Lucas这样的学生，我们感到无比欣慰和骄傲！我们迫不及待地期待着他未来的成就，并祝福他在汽车设计的专业道路上越走越远，实现自己的艺术梦想。

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High school junior Lucas J. is fascinated by automotive design, spending countless hours at his desk perfecting his craft. As a standout student designer at Concordia, Lucas demonstrates the incredible possibilities that come from innovative use of creative talents and a willingness to take risks. His recent project, the CADILLAC SEMI IQ, has garnered significant attention, being featured in “Automotive Design Planet”, a publication followed by over 70,000 auto enthusiasts.

“When I first met Lucas at my Foundations of Art last year, it became clear that his mind was always thinking about design ideas. His passion for design and, more than anything, innovation in design is contagious,” remarks Ms. Vanessa Vanek, High School Visual Arts teacher.

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A True Enthusiast at Heart

Lucas’s passion for automotive design ignited ten years ago, fueled by his fascination with cars and an early talent for sketching them. His aspiration to design his own vehicle took a significant leap forward in 2022, when he was named a Top 20 competitor in North America at the prestigious Magna Global Bold Perspective Award design competition. This was quite an accomplishment, considering most submissions were from college-level students.

At Concordia, Lucas has benefited from the guidance and expertise of his teachers, Ms. Vanessa Vanek and Mr. Benjamin Erny, gaining valuable insights and refining his technical skills. In the Applied Learning Design class, he has demonstrated a deep understanding of the Design Cycle, along with exceptional discipline in meticulously working through each stage.

△ A project presentation by Lucas

In 2023, alongside his friend Harmon, Lucas co-founded _TRYAD (Tomorrow’s Road for Young Automotive Designers), a student-led organization designed to connect high school students passionate about automotive design with industry professionals. So far, the collective has attracted close to 100 members from Southeast Asia to North America and Europe, providing budding designers like Lucas with invaluable learning opportunities alongside professionals from institutions such as the College for Creative Studies (CCS).

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A Fusion of Artistry & Empathy

Lucas believes that successful automotive design requires more than just the ability to visualize and convert 2D drawings into 3D models. He views a solid mathematical foundation as essential, describing car design as “a very mathematical art.” For example, he skillfully applies math concepts like the Golden Spiral to his designs to enhance the visual harmony and sophistication of his vehicles.

Every design Lucas creates tells a story. One project, dedicated to a close friend, imagines the car as a sanctuary for individuals facing mental health challenges in our ever-expanding urban environments.

△ Lucas’s auto design model “Aestiva”

Beyond his skills in automotive design, Lucas also excels as a graphic designer, utilizing his talents for Concordia’s high school student publication, “Phoenix Post” and the theme poster for the 2024 National History China (NHD China) academic program.

“He sets the bar high for other art and design students, showing them that harnessing their creative strengths can bring excellent results and great success,” comments visual arts teacher Ms. Vanek.

With college on the horizon, Lucas is unwavering in his pursuit of his passion. We’re incredibly fortunate to count him among our students and eagerly anticipate where his creative gifts and passions will take him.

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