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10 reasons why every designer should learn 3D
Are you already designing in 3D? If not, this is a list of 10 reasons why should probably consider learning some 3D skills - and thanks to the available software and training, today is the best time ever to start.
How to learn Autodesk Alias
The best resources for learning Autodesk Alias 3D software: the official documentation, free online tutorials, educational DVDs, books and online training.
Introduction to Grasshopper for Designers (Free Webinar Recording)
The complete recording of our first exclusive webinar that gives an introduction to Grasshopper for Rhino, with an overview and a demonstration of the software specifically targeted to designers.
Design Tutorials
Sketch-it! #52 Automotive rendering video demo
In this time-lapse video Leandro Trovati shows how to render a sketch in Photoshop using vector shapes as masks.
Car Design 101 – Proportions
In this video designer Berk Kaplan shows how to draw a modern E segment sedan in Photoshop focusing on proportions.
Professional Car Design: Sketching a Super Car
ArtCenter Transportation Design instructor Leon Paz demonstrates how to sketch a super car using pencil and markers. Tutorial in two parts.
Latest News
SABIC CIRCUL-A-THON Challenge
SABIC has launched CIRCUL-A-THON, a design challenge that asks designers to find solutions facing the future of circularity across different areas, including transportation design. The deadline is April 1st, 2023.
Volkswagen launches ID.3 upgrade
Two and a half years after the launch of the first generation,Volkswagen has launched an upgrade, including renewed software, a sharpened exterior and refined interior design.
Kia previews EV9 flagship SUV
Kia has unveiled a set of videos to tease its EV9 battery electric flagship SUV, based on the company's electric vehicle platform, Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
Polestar opens dedicated design studio in Gothenburg
Polestar has inaugurated its new design studio in Gothenburg, Sweden, located in a historic former Volvo facility from 1984.
Designworks opens new Studio in Santa Monica
BMW Group subsidiary Designworks is opening a new studio in Santa Monica, CA, a 16,500 square feet facility that joins the global studios in Munich and Shanghai.
Joaquin Garcia is new Italdesign Head of Design
Joaquin Garcia has been appointed new Italdesign Head of Design effective March 1st, 2023. He will lead the creative activities in both the car and product design areas.
Callum reveals SMS interior design study concept
Callum has presented SMS, an automotive interior design study focused on the use of sustainable materials.
Jeremy Offer appointed Volvo Global Head of Design
Volvo Cars has appointed Jeremy Offer as Global Head of Design. In his new role, he will report to chief executive Jim Rowan and be part of the Group Management Team.
Tobias Sühlmann is Bentley new Director of Design
Bentley Motors has appointed Tobias Sühlmann as the new Director of Design. He succeeds Andreas Mindt who moves to the Head of Design role at Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
Andreas Mindt appointed Head of Volkswagen Design
Andreas Mindt, previously Director of Bentley Design, has been appointed Head of Volkswagen Design starting February 1, 2023, succeeding Jozef Kabaň
Nissan Futures event showcases innovations in sustainable mobility
At its Global Headquarters Gallery in Japan, Nissan Motor has opened Nissan Futures, an event showcasing how Nissan is addressing sustainable mobility and innovative design in the next future.
Porsche Vision 357 Concept
Porsche has revealed the Vision 357, a concept that pays homage to the legendary 356 No. 1 Roadster, the first automobile bearing the name Porsche, launched 75 years ago.
Paolo Dellachà is Automobili Pininfarina new CEO
Paolo Dellachà has been appointed to the position of CEO at Italian luxury carmaker Automobili Pininfarina, from his current role as Chief Product and Engineering Officer, succeeding Per Svantesson.
Lamborghini Invencible and Autentica one-offs celebrate a farewell to the V12 era
Two one-off cars – a roadster and a coupé – styled by Lamborghini Centro Stile, have been created to celebrate the end of the V12 supercar era.
Bizzarrini reveals Giotto supercar, designed by Giugiaro
The Bizzarrini brand, revived in early 2022 with the 5300 GT Corsa Revival, has revealed its first all-new car, the Giotto, named after company founder, Giotto Bizzarrini.
Audi activesphere Concept
Audi has presented activesphere, a 4-door crossover coupé that transforms into a pickup, featuring a very pure exterior design, variable ground clearance, and innovative technologies including augmented reality headsets.
Peugeot Inception Concept
At CES 2023 PEUGEOT has unveiled the fully electric Inception Concept, a technology and design showcase featuring a distinctive interior and a design language that will be adopted on production models from 2025.
Genesis X Convertible Concept
Joining the 2021 X Concept and X Speedium Coupe concept cars, the Genesis X Convertible represents the latest evolution of the brand’s Athletic Elegance design language and an indication of its future EV models.