Automotive Design
The Lexus Spindle Grille
The so-called Spindle grille was introduced in 2011 with the LF-Gh concept car and has been used ever since on the entire model line-up to establish a new identity. We report an official document along with a gallery and some comments by Lexus...
General Motors opens New Korean Design Center
GM Korea has inaugurated its new Design Center, a US$40 million investment which doubles the size of GM’s design operations in Korea.
Jaguar announces “Fearless Design” inspired concepts
Jaguar has announced that at the Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 (20-22 May) it will unveil two concepts inspired by the theme 'Fearless Design' and reveal the winners of the linked design contest.
Envisage Group launches bespoke design services
At the Top Marques Show in Monaco British Envisage Group is launching a new design service that allows customers to have their dream car designed and built to their specification.
2014 New York Auto Show: Photo Gallery
The first set of photos from the 2014 New York International Auto Show.
Automotive Interiors – Steering Wheels
Steering wheels are always in the drivers’ view and hands, so they are essential in expressing the identity of a vehicle and establishing a connection between man and machine. Here is a gallery of photos and sketches for reference and...
Lamborghini Huracán: new design videos
Lamborghini has released new videos on the development of the Huracán LP 610-4: an overview of the exterior by Head of Design Filippo Perini and a technical presentation by Maurizio Reggiani.
Ford announces $1M Design Scholarship to celebrate William Clay Ford
Ford Fund will award $1 million in automotive design scholarships during the next 20 years to commemorate the design legacy of William Clay Ford, former chairman of Ford Motor Company’s design committee.
Sooshin Choi Named Provost of CCS
The College for Creative Studies has appointed Sooshin Choi Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Design.
Toyota ME.WE Concept nominated for design award
The ME.WE Concept a lightweight concept car developed by Toyota's ED2 in collaboration with Jean-Marie Massaud has been nominated for the Designs of Whe year award at London’s Design Museum.
Lamborghini Huracán: design video
An official video interview with Lamborghini Design Director Filippo Perini, who explains the basic ideas and concepts behind the design of the Huracán.
Designers at Work: Tape Drawing
A gallery of photos showing how automotive designers use tape to draw full-size side view drawings and to define the main design lines on clay models.
Interview with Mustang designer Kemal Curić
An exclusive interview with Kemal Curić, designer of the latest Ford Mustang generation, who gives some insights on the development of the iconic muscle car.
Geneva 2014: Photo Gallery
A selection of 220 photos from the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, including concept cars, new production models and some exotic vehicles.
“Design that works”: conversations with Giugiaro
Italdesign has launched a video series featuring design conversations with Giorgetto Giugiaro. The first episode is about the 1978 Lancia Megagamma concept and the 1970's first one-box designs.
Designing with tape at Ford
Ford has released an official video and document that explains how tape is used by designers to define styling lines on clay models and to create full-size drawing for design evaluation.
Designers at Work: Clay Modeling
In this second theme-based image gallery we include an extensive set of photos showcasing the work done by skilled clay modelers / physical sculptors during the automotive design process.
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