The debut of the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a design project Jaguar used to demonstrate the customization potential of the new XJ sedan.

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Mr. Jacobs's first project was the 2007 Renovatio concept bike, which defined the maximally minimal design direction for the company.

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The proof of concept design was initially created some time ago, and sponsors of the project have helped build the hardware according to the students' original designs.

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