Automotive Design
2013 Buick Enclave Design: behind the scenes
Buick lead sculptor Nick Barkley explains how he and his team evolved the exterior design of the Buick Enclave, the model that introduced the brand’s current design philosophy.
Peugeot 208: design story
An exclusive design story of the Peugeot 208, with an extensive gallery of sketches, renderings and photos from the design process.
Porsche 911 Carrera wins Red Dot Design Award
The new Porsche 911 Carrera has been awarded the “red dot award: product design 2012” for its functional yet emotional design.
Michael Mauer on the Porsche 911’s design
An official video where Porsche Design Director Michael Mauer talks about the design of the new 911.
Gorden Wagener on the Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupé
An official video where Mercedes-Benz Head of Design Gordon Wagener gives a presentation of the Concept Style Coupé, the compact four-door coupé presented at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show.
People’s Car Project concepts for the Volkswagen of the future
At the 2012 Beijing Auto Show Volkswagen has presented three concepts based on projects submitted by the Chinese community of the 'People’s Car Project' online platform.
Mini Zero Concept
The MINI Zero Concept is a speculative study by former Senior Designer at BMW DesignworksUSA Sonny Lim, who proposes his vision for the third-generation model.
Mercedes-Benz designer Mark Fetherston on the A-Class – Part 2
The second part of the Questions&Answers video session featuring Mercedes-Benz A-Class exterior designer Mark Fetherston.
Fiat 500L: design videos
Three official videos that give additional insight on the design and development of the Fiat 500L, presented at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class: design story
An extensive image gallery and the official design story of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, including comments and interviews with designers Mark Fetherston and Jan Kaul.
Former BMW DesignWorks designer speculates on the production BMW i8
BMW DesignWorks former senior designer Sonny Lim has created a set of interesting renders that could preview the upcoming i8 production model, based on the recent spy shots and the i8 Spyder Concept.
Fiat 500L: design story
Fiat has released a downloadable design book titled "500L: a Fiat Design Approach" which features a complete overview of the design process behind the 500L presented at the Geneva Show.
Mercedes-Benz designer Mark Fetherston on the A-Class
An official video featuring Mercedes-Benz exterior designer Mark Fetherston, who answers questions about the new A-Class from the community.
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.
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