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More projects are being completed consistently, and I’ll make sure to keep them coming your way!
******UPDATE COMPLETED COMMISSIONED PROJECTS AND UPDATED PICTURES AS NEW WORK COMES IN, AND THANK YOU, EVERYONE + GOD FOR THE WORK******
Many projects at once are in my Q (Commissioned) between Z badges, Zbursh Sculpture, MK4 Supra Fenders and other body panels, and a Plenum design for a local shop! Thank you to all who follow, support, and patiently await other Z products. Feel free to contact me if you want me to design and manufacture anything you might have in mind!
Bumper Update, so close but needing to finish client projects to keep funding this bumper. Almost there though I will make it happen this week finally you will see the bumper together.
My apologies for the recent lack of posts Hurricane Beryl did affect all of Houston, but I have power back on so back into my focus. I am actively working on a new post that is nearly complete, with 80% of the work done. The final product will be shared with you all soon.
Hurricane Beryl and Bumper Update
To remember one of the best fathers of science and technology Nikola Tesla.
Happy Birthday (168yr born in 1856) to one of the greats! Celebrating Sir Nikola Tesla for his dedication, passion, and selflessness towards humanity. His contributions advanced our technology and inspired many, including myself, to make a difference wherever possible. Thank you, Nikola, for being one of the brightest lights on this fascinating planet.
New Badges in the shop that you can buy!
Here we go! First, I took care of a few orders, but, being imperfect, I had to redo the badge because the CC was expired. Nonetheless, I decided to complete the order and make up for it by replacing the badge. Currently, the replacement is underway, and the difference will be noticeable soon. Now, I'm back to working on the Bumper. I extend my gratitude to Julio and Ricardo Casas for their recent purchases. Every purchase contributes to funding larger projects like the Bumper I'm currently developing. As a way to give back, I reinvest the profits into creating more designs that you love. It's this cycle of creating, selling, and reinvesting that drives and inspires me. I hope you appreciate this approach, as it fuels my passion for providing quality designs and innovative products to our supporters.
It was hot in my garage and my body was not handling the 90+ which that nothing when my body is ok but this flu had me jacked up, anyway I ended up designing a track and will print it out so if you have kids who play with HOTWHEELS let me know. I will eventually make a little city for them.
HOTWHEELS TRACK FOR MY KIDZ
Coming Soon!
Houston was struck by a severe storm with winds reaching up to 110 MPH. Fortunately, the damage was minimal, limited only to a temporary power outage. Rest assured, the projects will carry on as planned. Please be careful everyone out there!
** UPDATE**
Well, I recently recovered from being under the weather with a bug that affected my voice and gave me headaches. Fortunately, I am feeling better now and ready to resume my activities. Despite this setback, I have made progress on printing the hood vents. Next on the agenda is to test them for fit. I am contemplating making them deeper to enhance the engine bay's heat dissipation. Conducting tests to compare the effectiveness before and after this modification is up next. The weather in Houston has reached a new extreme with unpredictable patterns. Mornings are greeted with heavy rains, only to give way to clear, sunny skies by evening, leaving behind a hot and humid atmosphere, almost as if the sudden downpour was just a fleeting moment.
FIRST SHIFT KNOB FULL PACKAGE includes LED, Shift Boot Collar, USB Battery, charger - elevates driving with style and function.
The initial complete package was dispatched to a seasoned customer who had faith in the product and required a refreshed shift knob. I promptly provided a brand-new, fully developed product, right from the design to the packaging. It's truly rewarding to witness someone else appreciating the dedicated effort put in. Here are some words from the customer, Ben Jones.
Sent this to Tommy Kaira let’s see what they say.
Busy busy and many projects flowing including this one...
Spool Performance released an awesome video of one of the projects I designed for the Mclaren 720S
Make it
Some of us weren’t built to take on Titans, but
I WAS!
Finally getting back to my roots in sketching has been an invigorating experience, as I have embraced new practices and techniques. I am truly thrilled with the results I have achieved, as I wholeheartedly believe in the authenticity of my work. The adage "YOU CAN'T FAKE REAL" resonates deeply with me, and I am committed to infusing honesty and passion into everything I design.
Life….
Love what you do chase what you want, and most importantly enjoy every single minute of it because you are never getting that time back……..
Venom Kit
Down memory lane on the kit, this is V1 will show the latest once I have it put together.
AV design = JIN/AV Logo has been re-amped
Huge update finally got around to finishing some products/ and logo thanks to my buddy Pedro Sandoval
let me share some info it has been a hell of busy for me at work, the lab is finally all set up, and still growing to an amazing space! I couldn’t be more blessed, as I have said many times, hard work pays off, that is all I have to say in that regard. But enough talk let me share! And more to come!
I don’t have time to do many things anymore because I work on a lot of products, but when I do shift knobs or stuff for my AV brand, you will only get one chance (until I make more)! I made 15 and these are left over…. Good luck getting one, they are rare now!
Fresh Batch Get them while they are available Shift knobs not the Fast Intentions badge.
So, in these following pictures, I show the new update on shift knobs where they finally light up this GENGAR is a purple shift knob with a blue LED inside and I will be making purple available in the LED option soon just been busy, and the sky Exhaust I had designed for my former employer before for the Mclaren I hope is finally coming to fruition. I would be so happy for them because that would be the first sky exhaust for that platform with that one-off design.
The last picture I share is of work projects I can’t disclose, I have designed and 3D modeled the new interior for the car and I can’t wait to see it come to life! I will keep you guys updated if I have not mentioned it, I work for RELIC Cars in Houston! Super amazing company!
I am staying Hella busy at work, this is the reason I have not posted in a while Fam.
But I have made huge progress on the projects I have been trying to pump out when I have free time, which is rare! I am busy now with no complaints here though I am blessed to work where I work. I am super thankful and grateful so guys please bear with me if I am slow in updating, I am the type of person that when someone gives me an opportunity, show my gratitude if that makes sense. Anyhow I will shut up and show some pictures!!
List of progress:
1.) Calipers finally powder-coated Teal, decals, rebuild seals, and Stainless-steel lines this is at 90%
2.) New headlight design now manufacturing myself 75% done next steps:
-manufacturing newly designed components
-wiring all the lighting
-installing to car
3.) Finally finish the Nismo Diffuser Bumper at 50%
Well, I have been busy and happy to say projects are on their way!!! So, Keep a look out! And since I don’t post many pictures of me, I thought I’d add this funny in! I’ll try to keep you posted as the Z is now officially on its way for all of these one-offs.
These Wheels were designed to think of future off-roading lifestyles which are ROBUST + ALL TERRAIN + FUTURISTIC + UNIQUE + ELEGANT for any situation.
By the way, the headlights are still in process funds have to be earned to continue that project thats why the delay but slowly coming along.
OFF ROAD Wheel Design
Amazon’sTV show Banging Gears Go Watch it!
This Audi R8 I helped design the Twin Turbo Kit fully custom built from scratch, 3D scanned, 3D modeled, printed for reference, and started fabricating it with the welder Zach at the time. I no longer work for Euro charge/ Spool performance but it is nice to see a project finished.
Innovation distinguishes between a LEADER and a follower~ Steve Jobs.
Gundam & Godzilla Inspired AVIDesign 25% Loading…….
Slowly but surely the socket for the H4 bulb is not there for the projector, and the interior is almost done on the bottom side now to work on the upper and corner but it is coming together I love how to mean it looks exactly what I dreamt can’t wait to see it glow in real life!! I hope you are loving this if you are drop me a comment on Insta-the-gram!! Thanks, guys much love and peace.
I am back at it again like an itch that never leaves! lol
honestly, I don’t know if many read my blog but it is ok, it is like my therapy to unwind and release my inner creative thoughts. So first off I hope you all had awesome memories and holidays with your loved ones I know I did with an old whiskey just to give my old ass a nice burn to digest all that amazing food my in-laws made for everyone.
Anywho back to the design stuff so I finally had an opportunity to revisit the headlight project. Please excuse me as I am trying to find a job at the moment so I can push these projects along. These projects are like a hobby I created ever since COVID and I would like to share my creations with the Z community whoever wants them, also my children can one day see that hard work pays off and to never give up on things they like to do.
Fuck sorry for steering off lol as I explain stuff, ok so I started finally making the 3D model for the headlight design after meditating on it and finally dreaming of the final design and sketching it through the ideation process. I have the design of it now in my brain in 3D now to execute and bring it to life. I find it much easier when this happens to me because now I have a guide on how it should look like. And I must say in my brain it looks crazy good I mean when lights are off and the city lights are on in the headlight it shows all the details like an Art piece in a museum, and when the projector turns on it full on reminds me of a Gundam in a Hanger sitting idle until someone wakes the inner monster up! and with the GTR motor and twin turbos in the background going off oh it makes my dream an amazing commercial lol I did not want to wake up from hahaha.
12/06/2022 Started
The Headlight Flow has started! Ideating and building a mood board ready to get the right design dialed in!
Want to Make a Donation?
First I want to thank those who made it clear to me that you do follow and like my content from one of my latest posts I said I didn’t know if anyone reads this and I received a huge response! Thank you guys I love you for that I felt as if I might not have followers, but I won’t question that again. So for you, I listened and I will place this here. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUT I THANK YOU IF YOU DO IT WILL HELP THESE PROJECTS MOVE ALONG EVEN IF IT IS $1.00.
I was told that the projects I make pertain to the Z34 platform and most of you are Z34 owners and wanted to support me even if it is a $1 or 2, hey I won’t disrespect anything money is money and I am paying everything currently out of pocket. Believe it or not from the products I sell here I keep the projects going a self-generating website to keep itself alive. I wanted to create this website to help others like me who have a love for the 370z platform and like to customize and just be a little different from just off-the-shelf products. Anywho I want to thank you, Steve, Sarah, Carl, Mark, and others for the love and suggestions I will try to keep this going and offer things that I hope you love.
I was being honest I won’t just rely on this my goal has always been to keep my craft above my old self and just get better so when I find a new job (wish me luck on my search) I hope to continue this on my days off or free time. Much love peace and be safe.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND WISHING YOU THE BEST
This year has been a tough one for all of us but I hope you keep your loved ones close and hug them!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE MUCH LOVE BE SAFE AND SURROUND YOURSELF WITH LOVED ONES!!
KIRBY
3D printed LED Solar Powered Address Plate
An older project which I am really happy to see every day when it gets dark and it lights up. It still makes me smile.
When on Facebook in the 370z Car club I noticed that all of us who own a 370z agree that no cups owned in the average home in the U.S. will not fit the size meant for Japanese-sized drinks. So I noticed NISSAN offer an OEM cup holder that goes in the armrest storage space but does not sell it so they are extremely rare to find and if you do they are over $100, so I thought I could help the community with this issue in designing a better option with two cup holders, card/ phone holder, misc holder. I have printed a mock-up prototype to test fit my measurements and on the first try, it fits flush perfectly. so fully printed and tested drinks and they fit great! So off to now cleaning it up and painting for a final product, this 370z Armrest Cupholder will be on sale soon on the shop for $45.00 plus shipping to try to help the community with this common issue.
OEM RARE TO FIND OVER $100 ONE CUP HOLDER
Prototype
Renders
First Print
MLB ASTROS WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS 2022
MLB World Series 2022 The Astros made it to the finals against the Phillies!
I am def. rooting for my Hometown Houston! Let’s go!! Woot Woot!! I made this Shift knob because I wanted to use it in my daily car. Hope you like it.
Houston Astros Custom 370z Shiftknob
Forged Carbon Fiber fender done, Badges done, Bumpers in process, and headlights almost done with the 3D model before starting to open the actual headlight.
Projects UP in the AIR
I hope you love the new look I am not done yet more to be done I wanted to share with you the Kit that started my love for the 370z the Yellow over fenders on the amuse kit done by a guy in Russia anywho he kept the kit to himself, even today I still dig it very unique and different. The other are favorites of mine too one is a 350z but he now made a 370z version of the Lambo kit.
What’s up, guys!! I wanted to share my Human Centered Design
-The First version of the hanger to what it is now. It definitely went through rigorous tests and studies for its new version to work and find its own aesthetic I love the look of how it upgraded its function and appeal.
This is a Special Project I hold dear to me. The reason being is because it took my eyes and emotion to a whole new level to be humble. I understood how lucky we (most) humans are to have all our limbs and take them for granted. I don’t want to turn this into a preach, but all I want to say is let’s try to love or share some sort of gesture once in a while to those around us with opening a door, picking up something someone dropped simple gestures go along way that is what I learned most.
Appliance 3D model project: Samsung’s Smart 5.0 Family Hub Fridge Check it out!!!
This would be the Samsung Digital Display's latest model that you may have seen. I chose to 3D model it because I wanted to challenge myself and my skills to capture every single detail and I can say I am happy with the results I took the Liberty to animate a video for your enjoyment guys!
I love The Weeknd I Hope you like it!
Some research on the project was done in 2019 from secondary sources of surveys and interviews. On the bottom right image, you can see the early design beginning of design before it evolved in function.
AVIDesign TIME CAPSULE: From the Early beginning to current designs.
As mentioned this venture started because I had just graduated from the University of Houston in May 2019, and spent May-December creating my Website portfolio Hints ******THIS WEBSITE******* Its intention was for portfolio use, but after interviewing with major companies and brands in January By February I had finally came down to 2 companies and final Interviews.
Well Covid-19 HIT Froze the economy and many companies stopped working or froze the hiring process………..
I was devastated and frustrated because the time spent from post-2019 graduation to 2020 interviewing was not basically thrown out the window…
I chose to not sit around and do nothing I took it upon myself to keep designing even if it was for myself. I love cars and have always wanted to join in some way or form in the automotive industry. So I started making custom designs for my 370z I thought about what could design and test, prototype, and make myself.
Little did I know after kicking the rocks of ideas for a while I would stumble into using all of my skills to do Shiftknobs, Forged Carbon Fiber, Electrical, Arduino coding.. for Fenders, center consoles, dashboard, and in the process a Forged Carbon Fiber Seat.
OOH!!! and Squarespace decided to update Website engines and it was not possible to just update the old website I would have to redesign and rebuild my website HINTS THIS WEBSITE!**** But Hey it turned out for the better I love the new looks and the way it interacts with the user. All I am please be patient with me I am still working out some kinks here and there. I am going through the final training of my Industrial and Product Design learning UX/UI through GOOGLE an awesome Program in my opinion 6-month course Knocked it out in 2 months.
It honestly feels like I spent all COVID-19 time in a TIME CAPSULE I locked myself in my garage day in and day out just doing all this stuff did not have time to worry about news etc….from what I had heard from my wife it was all negative and sad….so I rather keep myself sharp and focused. A BLESSING in disguise is what COVID was to me.
Wine Chiller ommissioned Project: NiceChill
Honda Ruckus Commissioned Project: Fender Break Light
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