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the mini vision urbanaut_ once again I had the pleasure to collaborate with my friends from Aixsponza. As lead artist I helped them direct, design and animate one of three Mini Eyecandy films.

produced at_Aixsponza
task_art direction, 3d, animation
tools_ cinema4d, octane

The MINI Vision Urbanaut embodies what a MINI might look like with a larger and more versatile interior than ever – but still with a minimal footprint. Above all, the Vision vehicle showcases the experiences on offer in keeping with the concept of “Make it your Space”. The name of the new “vision of space” is inspired by its urban roots as well as its versatile character, inviting the driver to explore the full range of possibilities within and beyond city limits in a totally new way. Its spontaneous adaptability opens up fresh perspectives which surprise and excite.

The MINI moment Vibe puts togetherness – with family and friends, for example – centre stage. It’s all about having a good time in each other’s company, in every way. Oliver is in his office busy designing the MINI Vision Urbanaut. he imagines what it would be like to use skateboard wheels as tires. in his vision, the car becomes a meeting place where inside and outside merge.

Client: BMW Group, Munich, Germany

Head of Mini Design: Oliver Heilmer
Creative Direction: Uta Bodenstein, Julia Obermeier, Till Jenninger 
Project Team: Hannes Ziesler, Nicole Prinz, Raphael Jasinski
Head of Design Identity: Fabio Olivotti

Design: Aixsponza, Munich, Germany 

Creative Director: Christian Tyroller
Producer: Julian Fischer
Art Director: Dominik Högn, Christian Scheck, Dennis Tiege
3D Artists: Paul Gröger, Stefan Voigt, Yannik Wenk, Matthias Zabiegly
Illustrations: Paul Grabowski, Laila Petersen
Music / SFX: Michael Fakesch, designingsounds 

Shooting:
DOP: Bartek Latosinski
Styling: Clara Reuter, Charlotte Roser
Hair & MakeUp: Arno Humer, Anja Wenger El Sawaf
Set Design & SFX: Andreas Walther
VFX Set-Supervision: Matthias Zabiegly

Skater Girl: Nicole Adamczyk
Oliver Heilmer: himself