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June 27, 2023

BRINKLEY MODEL Z

Brinkley Model Z Building a brand from the ground up. Tangent recently partnered with Brinkley RV, an all-new Indiana based RV manufacturer, to design and develop the Brinkley Model Z fifth wheel cap. The Model Z represents the first of a new line of Brinkley towable RVs designed to stand out from the pack.Brinkley tasked Tangent with developing an entire exterior brand identity that would set them apart from the crowd. Tangent took inspiration from luxury automobile and marine products, to craft an exterior identity that would represent Brinkley’s commitment to creating a premium & contemporary product.Tangent’s first order of business was to begin with 2D sketches of a Brinkley “Halo” concept, which would inform the design and development of future Brinkley products, including the Model Z. Tangent took a holistic approach to this process, not only designing the cap’s fiberglass features, but the overall graphics, lighting, and logo as well. By...

June 27, 2023

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BRINKLEY MODEL G

Brinkley Model G Taking Toy Haulers to the extreme. Tangent once again partnered with Brinkley RV, an all-new Indiana based RV manufacturer, to design and develop the Brinkley Model G fifth wheel cap. The Model G represents the second offering from a new line of Brinkley towable RVs designed to stand out in a crowded marketplace.Brinkley tasked Tangent with developing a brand-new Toy Hauler model that would take Brinkley’s established brand identity in a more extreme direction. Giving the Model G a more angular and aggressive look would be critical in helping to distinguish it from the rest of Brinkley’s portfolio, and from an increasingly competitive Toy Hauler segment.The design process began with Tangent working closely with the Brinkley engineering team to create a side wall profile that would ensure a properly aggressive approach angle and overall cap profile. Achieving this overall profile change was essential to giving the Model G it’s...

June 27, 2023

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HARLEY DAVIDSON GMC SIERRA

GMC Harley-Davidson Refining a winning formula. Tangent once again partnered with Tuscany Motor Co. and Harley Davidson Motorcycles to design and develop the new for 2023 GMC Sierra Harley Davidson edition. Building off the success of the previous HD Sierra model, Tangent was tasked with updating the refreshed GMC Sierra with Harley’s iconic design features.Notable updates to the 2023 GMC Sierra HD include a new grille with Harley’s iconic bar & shield hex, as well new Harley Davidson lettering on the lower facia, and an updated orange surround on the main grille. Additional features include a new lower bumper, with an integrated skid plate & orange HD inspired tow hooks and light bar.Tangent’s responsibilities included the 2D design & 3D development of the GMC Sierra HD’s updated parts, as well project coordination between the Harley and Tuscany teams. Tangent worked closely with the Harley Davidson design team to develop design themes that...

June 27, 2023

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QWEST M CLASS HELM

Qwest M Class Helm Detail oriented design. Qwest Pontoon and Tangent recently collaborated on Qwest’s highest level M Class helm line, delivering a thoroughly contemporary and content rich design fit for Qwest’s top tier of pontoon boats.Notable features on the M Class helm include a billet grab-handle, crisp high-density foam milled center gauge display and pass through, and a lower binnacle storage space with a back-lit logo decal & leather wrapped trim panels. Additional features include a windshield with billet brackets, a wireless charging port, and a 13’ side mounted sub-wolfer.Tangent’s responsibilities included the 2D & 3D design & development of the M Class helm’s multitude of parts, including the fiberglass core, billet fixtures, foam milled and thermo-formed inserts, and leather wrapped panels, as well as decal affixed dress panels.Starting with a 3D package of Qwest’s required content and dimensions, the Tangent design team worked to create 2D concepts that integrated the...

February 14, 2022

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STUDIO X MOBILE MINIATURE PAINTING STUDIO

Studio X: Mobile Miniature Painting Studio Kickstarting a dream. It’s not all things that go VROOM over here at team Tangent. Sometimes we get to bring a mom & pop shop’s Kickstarter dreams into reality. Tangent partnered with a husband-and-wife duo that were looking to take their miniature figure model painting & brush storage solutions to the next level, with a comprehensive storage solution that would be compact, portable, and most of all, highly functional.Starting with some rough mockups provided by the clients, Tangent set about sketching 2D concepts that captured their vision, and provided all of the necessary packaging requirements for their modeling needs. This included designing a portable case that would also function as a brush holder when open, allowing space for two wet pallets, as well a shelf for paints and figures, cutting boards, and additional storage capacity for other modeling tools such as x-acto knives, glue, and spare parts.After...

January 24, 2022

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AIRSTREAM eSTREAM

Airstream eStream An Electrified Future. Tangent once again partnered with iconic RV manufacturer Airstream to design & develop the Airstream eStream concept trailer, an industry first foray into the electric towable market. Featuring high capacity battery packs and an electric motor not unlike the one’s in today’s electric cars, the eStream concept provides enhanced towing efficiency through aerodynamic exterior enhancements, and aforementioned power boost from its built in electric motor. Tangent’s design responsibilities included the design and development of the eStream’s exterior enhancements, including front and rear signature lighting features, eStream specific wheels, lower cladding, and marker lights, to name a few.[qodef_separator type="full-width" color="#000000" border_style="dotted" thickness="2"]Inspired by Airstream’s rich heritage as America’s most iconic travel trailer manufacturer, as well as previous collaborations between Tangent and Airstream, Tangent set about designing an industry first trailer that would retain Airstream’s iconic brand language, while recontextualizing its visual identity for an electric forward market. This...

August 26, 2021

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WIELAND MOTION REVOLUTION HELM CHAIR

Revolution Helm Chair Automotive style, Marine function. Tangent recently partnered with Wieland Motion, a market leader in seating and furniture design and manufacturing for a variety of specialties including, health, hospitality, automotive and marine, to design and develop, from the ground up, the Revolution Helm Chair. Noting a lack of high function, automotive style helm chairs in the pontoon industry, Tangent and Wieland set about designing a helm chair that would set a new benchmark for pontoon helm seating.Starting from a blank slate, Tangent worked with Wieland to develop 2D ideation sketches of potential two part hinged and single piece short-backed helm chairs that would utilize rotational molding’s robust construction and relatively cost-effective manufacturing techniques. Drawing inspiration from the latest automotive seat designs, Tangent & Wieland set about adding high style and heavy functionality to both sets of chairs, including adjustable seat bolsters, a removable lumbar support panel, collapsible armrests, modular headrests,...

August 25, 2021

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SHELBY F150 RAPTOR

Shelby F-150 Raptor 3rd Generation Performance. Tangent together with iconic performance manufacturer Shelby and Elkhart based premium truck up-fitter Tuscany Motor Co., teamed up to design & develop the 2022 Shelby F-150 Raptor, Shelby’s latest foray into the performance truck market. Tangent’s responsibilities included the design and development of numerous proprietary parts, including an injection molded grille, accent lights, and a custom hood with front & rear vent inserts.[qodef_separator type="full-width" color="#000000" border_style="dotted" thickness="2"] Inspired by Shelby’s rich racing and performance heritage, as well as previous collaborations between Tangent and Shelby, Tangent set about designing a new Shelby F-150 Raptor that would stand out in an increasingly crowded performance truck market. This meant taking a more radical design approach to the Shelby’s bespoke parts, incorporating more advanced and robust production techniques, and adding a first of its kind dynamic signature lighting feature in the Raptor’s center grille. [qodef_separator type="full-width" color="#000000" border_style="dotted" thickness="2"]Tangent began the development...

August 20, 2021

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MORGAN OLSON STORM

Morgan Olson Storm Morgan takes Class-2 by… Morgan Olson, a leading manufacturer of walk-in cargo and delivery vans, reached out to Tangent to help design and develop Morgan’s first entry into the Class-2 truck market. Built on the Ford F-150 chassis, the Storm represents Morgan’s first foray into a competitive Class-2 commercial vehicle market, that allows for non CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) drivers to operate cargo vehicles that would otherwise require a specialized license to use.[qodef_separator type="full-width" color="#000000" border_style="dotted" thickness="2"] Tangent helped Morgan design the Storm from the ground up, beginning with multiple rounds of 2D styling ideation, ensuring that the Storm would have a refined modern exterior. Design features include a full wrap-around signature LED running light, LED turn signals, an integrated window system, and contrasting body panels. [qodef_separator type="full-width" color="#000000" border_style="dotted" thickness="2"]After selecting an initial design, Tangent proceeded to model the Storm’s exterior design in CAD, further refining exterior surfaces and developing the...

August 17, 2021

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REVENGE GT1

Revenge GT1 A dish best served with 900 HP. Tangent recently partnered with Irvine California based performance upfitter Peregrine Automotive to design, develop and model Peregrine’s next high end performance icon, the Revenge GT1. Based on the 991.2 Porsche Turbo chassis, this full body conversion adds 6inches of width to the 991’s substantial frame, and features full body side vents, and functional aero additions inspired by Porsche’s rich racing heritage. Not to be out done, the Revenge GT1 replaces every one of its body panels with a carbon fiber substitute, which leads to considerable weight reduction and a significant upgrade in performance.[qodef_separator type="full-width" color="#000000" border_style="dotted" thickness="2"] Working from the start with in-house designers and modelers, and Peregrine’s chosen carbon fiber supplier, Tangent set about designing the Revenge GT1 to stand out from the crowd, incorporating design elements of classics from Porsche’s past, like the 959, Carrera GT, and most importantly the GT1 homologation...

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BRINKLEY MODEL Z

BRINKLEY MODEL G

HARLEY DAVIDSON GMC SIERRA

QWEST M CLASS HELM

STUDIO X MOBILE MINIATURE PAINTING STUDIO

AIRSTREAM eSTREAM

WIELAND MOTION REVOLUTION HELM CHAIR

SHELBY F150 RAPTOR

MORGAN OLSON STORM

REVENGE GT1

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