Batmobile: Batman Beyond
Reimagining an Iconic Vehicle
Category
UI Motion Design
3D Animation
Industrial Design
Date
2021
Role
Everything
Overview
Based off of the Batman Beyond animated series of the early 2000's, this passion project is an update on the futuristic Batmobile featured in the show. Its design is more similar to other flying cars of the Beyond era, and is a radical departure from the usual style of Batmobiles. As a personal project, I wanted to do a complete design overhaul and explore the digital dashboard graphics for the vehicle.
Approach
I chose to explore not just the exterior and interior vehicle design, but also the user interface that the new Batman would interact with. The design is based off of modern automotive UI, but reconfigured to suit the features and functionalities featured throughout the Batman Beyond show.
UI Design
For the center console, I created an entire UI system that includes different scenarios the batmobile would be in. These elements are showcased in a final motion piece that follows the vehicle from startup to navigating through the crime-filled streets of Gotham.
Special Thanks
Music used: Snakes of Russia - Beast Adorned
Sounds: Saltee
Ian Sterling, 2023