All Colour, materials and texture articles
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ArticleInterior Motives: Tata Avinya
Taking its cues from catamaran design with a dollop of high-modernism, the Tata Avinya marks a sea-change for the Indian brand
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ArticleNew plant-based Ultrasuede® showcases brand direction
A new variety of Ultrasuede® has been developed, Ultrasude nu, which uses 100% plant-based polyester
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WebinarWatch: More than just a new coat of paint - Alias 2024
Watch on-demand our CDN webinar with Autodesk, where Alias Product Manager Phil Botley will be discusing the new Alias 2024 release.
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ArticleThe Changan Qiyuan A07 is an oriental-inspired intelligent EV
A strong theme of Chinese culture runs through the electric four-door sedan, influencing everything from the underlying form language and interior design to the unique exterior paint
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ArticleCar design goes (sage) green
Sage green has become a popular colour palette for new cars, both production and concept
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ArticleThe Volvo team unpacks the EX90
The team behind Volvo’s flagship EX90 offer their unique perspectives on the design development of the car
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ArticleFeature: Car Design and Fashion
Fashion has always had an influence on car design and collaborations between the two are nothing new. But when individuals within those industries work together, with equal input and interest, the results can be spectacular. Interior Motives investigates a few recent high-profile examples…
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ArticleFirst Sight: Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven – Orange Revolution
Mercedes-Benz has launched the Vision One-Eleven, which draws on the legendary C111 from 1970. Car Design News was on hand for a first-hand look
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ArticleSMMT event highlights pros and cons in modern car design
CDN writers give their takeaways from the annual SMMT test drive event
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ArticleNoteworthy design roles: Cadillac’s Alexandra Dymowska brings brand thinking to the design studio
In her unique position, the fine-artist-turned-designer leads a cross-disciplinary team that puts stories before sketches.
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ArticleCMF teams target closer collaboration with engineering
Car Design News presents the key takeaways from a recent livestream: how will CMF shape an electric future?
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ArticleTakeaways from CDN’s Milan design night
CDN looks back on its designer night, hosted during Milan design week, which brought together creatives from different fields
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ArticleHow is future mobility shaping CMF?
Connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicles are making a case for new colour and materials to enter the interior
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ArticleElmo on circularity and ‘Zero Waste Leather’
Leather supplier Elmo discusses its unique circular production methodology
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ArticleCorvette E-Ray team discusses interior strategy
Car Design News takes a deep dive into the interior of the new hybrid Chevrolet Corvette
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WebinarWatch: How will CMF shape an electric future?
Watch this premier livestream, in partnership with Ultrafabrics, where our panel will explore new ways to reshape the exterior and interior of cars.
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ArticleOpinion: Bring colour back to car interiors
Be it vibrant or muted, colour can inject personality and warmth into the car interior so let’s bring it back, says Jens Meiners
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ArticleFirst sight: the new Mazda CX-90
Mazda’s new flagship SUV infuses grown-up elegance into the brand’s sporty design language
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ArticleHow will autonomous driving shape car design?
Car Design News investigates how autonomous driving may shape car design in coming years
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ArticleWatch: Adobe Substance 3D: Create, Iterate, and Visualize Car Design Concepts
Watch this webinar, in partnership with Adobe where they discuss how Adobe Substance 3D apps help transportation designers with their creative workflows and enhance collaboration with digital design reviews.
