As we turn the page to 2021, we are really excited about the projects and initiatives we have launching this year especially across Research and Special Projects Programs. So for the start of 2021, I wanted to share with you our four key initiatives for the coming year.

2020 has been a big year for the partnership between BMW Group and QUT. Although there have been many difficulties as a result of this unprecedented year, it is heartening to report that 2020 has still been a great success.

In this blog learn about light types in Blender from David Quick, one of our WIL interns at the BMW Group + QUT Design Academy.

In this blog learn about turntable animation using Blender from Ellie McBain, one of our WIL interns at the BMW Group + QUT Design Academy.

In this blog learn about Substance Painter decal projection from Damian Noviello, one of our WIL interns at the BMW Group + QUT Design Academy.

In this blog learn about subdivision surface modifier using Blender from Emily Boehmer, one of our WIL interns at the BMW Group + QUT Design Academy.

I want to give you an overview of Blender, the open source 3D modelling program that is rapidly gaining in popularity. It is so popular that blender.org estimated that there were up to 3 million users in 2019. Aside from being a 3D modelling program, Blender can be used to create realistic renderings, textures, rigging and animations, sculpting, video editing and compositing, simulation (e.g. fluid, smoke, cloth), and as of the latest release, it also supports VR.

In this blog, I will discuss the advantages of VR in design, while also presenting tips and methods for getting started with your VR experience. So, grab yourself a warm beverage and let's get right into it!

Working with BMW has been an exciting, fun and challenging experience. It has accelerated my growth and maturity in becoming a better and more complete designer.

Flying over to Munich was an exhilarating experience. Bound by the notion of interning at a Bavarian company, more so, BMW; was an opportunity I found myself struggling to comprehend. My mind was filled with questions concerning software proficiencies, first impressions and how the skills I fostered in University would transfer into a fast-paced work environment.

Working at BMW in Munich alongside industry professionals has been a really special opportunity for me. The experience over the last 6 months has allowed me to grow as an individual and as a new industry professional. I am challenged and encouraged everyday to push my skills and grow as a designer.

I want to start by welcoming you to the BMW Group + QUT Design Academy, and to our series of blogs. I hope that my posts will be beneficial from a content point of view - to provide some useful information and a unique perspective, but also to help you get to know me a little better.

Hi all! This blog post is something I have been looking forward to doing for quite some time now! As Dr Rafael Gomez mentioned in the previous blog post, this post will focus on my BMW experience while exploring what drives me as a developing designer. My intent is to provide more than just inspiration, but to break down my journey in the hope that it may provide guidance for other designers.