Lit Motors AEV

Auto-Balancing Electric Vehicle

The Auto-Balancing Electric Vehicle or AEV is a fully enclosed, gyro-stabilized, two-wheeled vehicle founded on a dream to reinvent our transportation needs as cities and communities evolve.

Brand

Lit Motors

Role

Transportation Designer & Strategist

Industries

Personal Mobility

Date

2014 - 2015

Lit is building the future vehicle platform by tackling the four major shortcomings of mobility: Safety 1.25 million commuters are killed on the road annually in the U.S. The AEV uses gyroscopes to stay upright in bad weather and withstand impacts, reducing the risk of accidents. Congestion 76% of all commuters in the U.S. drive alone. AEV offers the efficiency of a bicycle and motorcycle and the convenience and safety of a car while reducing the number of cars on the road. Pollution The sheer number of single-occupant vehicles congest roads and cause pollution on a grand scale. With its full electric powertrain, the AEV can help lower gas emissions in the U.S. Accessibility The AEV is tailor-made for autonomous navigation and the vehicle-sharing economy making it an ideal last-mile solution between transit hubs and commuters' homes.

I played a key role in shaping the 3rd generation C-1 (AEV) as a transportation designer and strategist—contributing to 2D/3D exterior design, interior ideation, and the final reference visuals. I also developed a storytelling and sales strategy in collaboration with the Founder/CEO to support investor presentations. Beyond design, I took on cross-functional responsibilities, from managing customer service and brand content to hands-on assembly—including Gyro parts and battery soldering.

In 2024, I returned as Product Design Creative Director to guide the project’s next chapter with fresh vision and insight


Design Team
Daniel Kim - Founder & CEO
Natalia Amijo - Transportation Design & Strategy
Enoch Morishima - Exterior Design
Jiye Shin - Exterior Design Intern
Eric Miller - Vehicle Architect
Jason C Hill - Automotive & Design Consultant
Diego Miralles - Creative Director

I played a key role in shaping the 3rd generation C-1 (AEV) as a transportation designer and strategist—contributing to 2D/3D exterior design, interior ideation, and the final reference visuals. I also developed a storytelling and sales strategy in collaboration with the Founder/CEO to support investor presentations. Beyond design, I took on cross-functional responsibilities, from managing customer service and brand content to hands-on assembly—including Gyro parts and battery soldering.

In 2024, I returned as Product Design Creative Director to guide the project’s next chapter with fresh vision and insight


Design Team
Daniel Kim - Founder & CEO
Natalia Amijo - Transportation Design & Strategy
Enoch Morishima - Exterior Design
Jiye Shin - Exterior Design Intern
Eric Miller - Vehicle Architect
Jason C Hill - Automotive & Design Consultant
Diego Miralles - Creative Director

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