Sahm Jafari — Designer at Tesla in Los Angeles, CA.

Sahm Jafari — Designer at Tesla in Los Angeles, CA

Hello! I'm Sahm Jafari, an automotive designer, illustrator, and storyteller with a passion for finding captivating and sustainable solutions for the future. 

Hello! I'm Sahm Jafari, an automotive designer, illustrator, and storyteller with a passion for finding captivating and sustainable solutions for the future. 

Hello! I'm Sahm Jafari, an automotive designer, illustrator, and storyteller with a passion for finding captivating and sustainable solutions for the future. 

Here is a collection of projects from when I was a student at Art Center. Currently working at Tesla, I'm always eager to expand my knowledge into other design fields. Feel free to get in touch.

Currently working at Tesla, I'm always eager to expand my knowledge into other design fields. Feel free to get in touch.

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Google Ride

Google Ride

Google Ride

Public Transportation System

Public Transportation System

Public Transportation System

GOOGLE RIDE SYSTEM

GOOGLE RIDE SYSTEM

GOOGLE RIDE SYSTEM

Google Ride is a mobility concept for 2025 that aims to provide a thoughtful, accessible, AI-driven public transportation system that utilizes riders’ data to provide more personalized experiences. Based on Rider's preferences, the interior contextualizes between fully seated and fully standing modes to prioritize comfort or efficiency.

The video to the left was drawn from the concept by Jon Hsiung and myself, and animated by Kim Cherry Bomb. We collaborated and directed the short over a two month period.

Google ride is a mobility concept for 2025 that aims to provide a thoughtful, accessible, AI-driven public transportation system which utilizes riders’ data to provide more personalized experience.

The video to the left was drawn from the concept by Jon Hsiung and myself, and animated by Kim Cherry Bomb. We collaborated and directed the short over a two month period.

Google Ride is a mobility concept for 2025 that aims to provide a thoughtful, accessible, AI-driven public transportation system that utilizes riders’ data to provide more personalized experiences. Based on Rider's preferences, the interior contextualizes between fully seated and fully standing modes to prioritize comfort or efficiency.

The animation was drawn from the concept by Jon Hsiung and myself, and animated by Kim Cherry Bomb. We collaborated and directed the short over a two month period.

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GOOGLE RIDE SYSTEM: IDEATION

GOOGLE RIDE SYSTEM

GOOGLE RIDE SYSTEM: IDEATION

TESLA MODEL ZERO

TESLA MODEL ZERO

TESLA MODEL ZERO

The electric lifestyle for all.

The electric lifestyle for all.

The electric lifestyle for all.

TESLA MODEL ZERO

TESLA MODEL ZERO

A car that slots under the Model 3 with the goal of making the electric lifestyle accessible to all. The Model Zero strengthens the brand image toward the entry-level market and opens up the doors to  sustainable commuting to nearly anyone looking to get into a new vehicle.

A car that slots under the Model 3 with the goal of making the electric lifestyle accessible to all. The Model Zero strengthens the brand image toward the entry-level market and opens up the doors to sustainable commuting to nearly anyone looking to get into a new vehicle.

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SpaceX: Interplanetary Exploration

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SpaceX: Interplanetary Exploration

A story about humanity's first experiences after touching down on Mars.

Public Transportation System

A story about humanity's first experiences on mars.

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I believe that compelling design follows an exciting story - I like to make an effort to develop both.

I believe that compelling design follows an exciting story - I like to make an effort to develop both.

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SPACEX: VEHICLE DESIGN

SPACEX: VEHICLE DESIGN

SPACEX: STORY DEVELOPMENT

With this project, I set my sights on three things: create a band of characters for SpaceX's program, illustrate some of the challenges that the Interplanetary team would face with their first time on Mars, and design a vehicle to tackle those problems. A huge fan of sci-fi and fantasy media, I had a lot of fun with this project and with the entertainment design aspect of it. 

With this project, I set my sights on three things: create a band of characters for SpaceX's program, illustrate some of the challenges that the Interplanetary team would face with their first time on Mars, and design a vehicle to tackle those problems. A huge fan of sci-fi and fantasy media, I had a lot of fun with this project and with the entertainment design aspect of it.

Sahm Jafari
Designer / Illustrator

sahm.jafari@gmail.com
408 317 8629

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