Cameron Smith

BOXPARK poses the question to automotive companies: what could happen when they outsource the design process and creation of the automobile to end users? With the versatility and open concept of electric vehicle platforms, there is an opportunity to explore an open source manufacturing concept. Automotive manufacturers would create the basic vehicle platform modules, while the rest of the vehicle architecture can be determined by engaging local communities to create the remainder of the vehicle. Through creative autonomy, local production of vehicles would enable design solutions to be tailored and manufactured to reflect regional needs and cultures. The local economy and population further benefits from this process, as people are allowed to engage in learning important trade skills while simultaneously becoming more independent from the increasing instability of globalisation.