Jude Gill
Frunk-Lock being used to setup a tent, made easier by having the poles magnetically click into place on the underside of the hood
Funk-Lock being used to hold a TV screen in place
Close up of the latching hardware originally designed by Fid-Lock and modified for use of this project
User journey map for attaching something using the Frunk-Lock
Frunk-Lock
Vehicles have always played a major role in tailgating and event hosting, often existing at the center of the party. Despite this, it is hard to imagine any car having been designed with the specific purpose of tailgating in mind. Frunk-Lock demonstrates a vehicle can provide more than just a method of transportation.
Frunk-Lock makes the Honda Ridgeline EV a tailgaters dream, differentiating the Ridgeline in a crowded market of utility vehicles. Through the use of magnetic and mechanical latches, the underside of the hood becomes a modular surface for mounting a variety of additional storage, and more, promoting the vehicle as a useful centerpiece to any event.
Jude Gill is an industrial designer from Cleveland, Ohio. They are well versed in a variety of 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and Ux software and enjoy designing in 3D space. Jude has recently been working with OSU’s GoAERO team on designing an aerial emergency rescue vehicle, which has recently been approved for NASA funding. They spend their free time researching and experimenting with tabletop game design and how it could impact other fields of design research.
