Client work — Product Design & Development

KBL K-Series.
K7 · K9 · K11.

Every model in the K-Series by KBL megaSun was developed in design by mdv Design together with Étienne Salomé. All 3D modeling and visualization were produced in-house at mdv Design.

Client
KBL GmbH (megaSun)
Dernbach, Germany
Design ideation & design language
mdv Design · Our role
Concept development · Design development · 3D modeling · Visualization
Status
In production —
used worldwide
KBL K7 Silver — closed, front view
The problem

From design idea to developed form.

For the K-Series by KBL megaSun, the project combined design ideation and design language with concept development, design development, 3D modeling and visualization. Étienne Salomé and mdv Design contributed distinct, complementary roles.

KBL K11 Air — front view of the open solarium
K11 Air · Front viewFront view of the open K11.
KBL K11 Air Space Grey — three-quarter view
K11 Air · Space GreyThree-quarter view of the open K11.
What we did

Concept development, design development and 3D modeling.

Étienne Salomé was responsible for design ideation and design language. mdv Design handled concept development and worked with Étienne on the design development of every model in the K-Series. All 3D modeling and visualization were produced in-house at mdv Design.

KBL K9 S — front view of the open solarium
K9 S · Front viewOpen K9 S with illuminated tanning bed and lamps.

K11 · Design study

Individual ideas. One coherent form.

Ellipses, light modules and frame — an illustrative study explores individual design elements and their integration into the finished product.

Illustrative pencil study of the K11 with a central assembled view and surrounding detail studies
The outcome
One series.
A shared design language.

Together with Étienne Salomé, mdv Design developed every model in the K-Series by KBL megaSun. Étienne was responsible for design ideation and design language; mdv Design handled concept development, joint design development and all 3D modeling and visualization in-house.

KBL megaSun K11 Air on the left and K11 Loft on the right — group visualization
K11 Air & K11 Loft

"Renderings, animation, but also 3D modeling and design development — Michel de Vries is an extremely strong asset to any team. I have been working with him for over 15 years and it was always a success."

Étienne Salomé — expert for hypercars, luxury and timeless design · etienne-salome.com