Automotive Design
Daniel Simon on design career decisions
A video excerpt from a talk about challenges and decision to face in a design career, held by concept designer Daniel Simon at the Art Center College of Design.
Škoda Rapid: preview sketches
Car designer Marek Piano Kedzierski has created a set of sketches that give a possible preview of the new Škoda C-segment model, set to debut at the Paris Show and expected to offer a range of different body versions.
Raymond Loewy’s ’72 Avanti goes to auction
A 1972 Studebaker Avanti II Coupé, formerly owned by the model's designer Raymond Loewy, will be auctioned by Bonhams on May 11 in Monte Carlo.
Derek Jenkins on the Takeri Concept
A video interview from the 2012 New York Auto Show where Design Director for Mazda North America Derek Jenkins speaks about the Takeri Concept and the KODO design language.
Porsche 911 designer Ferdinand Porsche dies at 76
Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, son of Ferry Porsche and designer of the legendary 911, has passed away at 76. We report the official biography and some archive pictures.
Peter Schreyer on the design of the Kia K9 flagship
An official video where Kia Chief Designer Peter Schreyer speaks about the design of the new KH/K9 flagship sedan.
Max Wolff on Lincoln’s Design
A set of videos and an interview where Lincoln's Chief Designer Max Wolff speaks about the brand's design team and direction.
James Hope appointed Director of Design for Chery Motors Ltd.
James Hope has been appointed Corporate Director of Design at Chery Motors Ltd. He will lead a team of 90 designers at the company's design center in Wuhu, eastern China.
MINI: design DNA
An official overview of the design principles and philosophy adopted by MINI, with a summary of the distinctive styling cues of the brand and a gallery of images including new sketches and photos.
Chris Bangle on the 2012 Geneva Motor Show
A video interview with Chris Bangle, who comments the cars and the automotive design trends shown at the 2012 Geneva Show. Done by Daniel Tomicic from Scuderia Zagreb.
Exclusive: interview with David Hilton
An exclusive interview with Bentley's Head of Exterior Design David Hilton, who speaks about his professional experiences, his new position and the future of Motorcity Europe, now available for taking over.
DVD review: How to Draw Cars Now!
An exclusive review of "How to Draw Cars Now", the instructional two-DVD set by Driven Mavens founder Arvind Ramkrishna, available for sale now.
Thomas Ingenlath appointed Vice President of Design at Volvo Cars
Former Volkswagen Group designer Thomas Ingenlath has been appointed Vice President of Design at Volvo Cars, effective July 1, 2012.
Q&A with Adrian van Hooydonk
An official interview with Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design, who speaks about design in general, the BMW design and the future of transportation.
The design process at the BMW Group
BMW Group has released an official document that details the design process at BMW and MINI, from initial concept to the finished model.
Aston Martin by Zagato: history and sketches
To celebrate the launch of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, the Italian design studio has published an official document and new design sketches of the most famous cars created in collaboration with the British marque.
Rigoletti develops Nissan ‘Art of Mobility’ design sculpture
Mexico-based Rigoletti Casa de Diseño in partnership with Nissan Design America has created a first full size vehicle sculpture inspired by Nissan design values.
Mercedes-Benz SL interior: design and inspiration
Mercedes-Benz USA has released an official video where Manager of Color & Trim Nicola Ehrenberg-Uhlig shares comments on the design teams's inspirations amd the details of the new SL interior.
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