2005 has been proclaimed Design Year in Sweden by the Swedish government. As part of this campaign, last may Volvo Cars hosted a design seminar, "The Inside Story", in Barcelona.

The official releases include some interesting design articles:

• The Volvo Car Corporation and Design Year 2005
• Scandinavian Design – From a Different Perspective
• Life Inside the Car – the Story
• Let in the Living-room – an Idea Without Limits
• Volvo Cars Strategic Design Centre in Barcelona
• Volvo Next Face – Volvo Cars' New Visual Identity for Dealers and Motor Shows

(Source: Volvo Cars)