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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.
Modeling Cars in Polygons
An in-depth, advanced 3D modeling guide for creating high quality 3D geometry and reflection for cars and products using polygonal modeling software. By former ILM and LucasArts CG artist Ali Ismail.
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.
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Hyundai and Kia Renew Partnership with Royal College of Art
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and the Royal College of Art (RCA) announced the renewal of their partnership with the RCA in support of the Hyundai-Kia Innovation Laboratory at the RCA’s Intelligent Mobility Design Centre (IMDC).
MG previews Cyberster all-electric roadster
MG has revealed a pre-production design model of the Cyberster, an all-electric roadster created by the Advanced Design team led by Director Carl Gotham.
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. UPDATE: The new deadline is April 10th, 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.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: the design
Based on Mercedes-Benz's new all-electric platform the EQE SUV is the multi-purpose variant of the EQE sedan. It features the design language of the current EQE model family and offers a range of up to 590 km.
Polestar 3: design sketches and videos
Polestar has released a set of design sketches and two videos that give insights on the design of the upcoming Polestar 3 SUV.
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.
Will A.I. replace Car Designers? Frank Stephenson on the future of car design
On his popular YouTube channel Frank Stephenson has published a new video on Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated images and its future impact on the car design world.
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.
