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Register now: Sculpted by air? Balancing aerodynamics and aesthetics in car design
Join us for an exclusive livestream exploring the fascinating interplay of aerodynamics and aesthetics in automotive design.
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ArticleCar Design News April Focus: Sketching
This month Car Design News will be exploring the art and evolution of sketching
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WebinarWatch now: Perceived quality in car design: creativity, consistency and craftsmanship
Perceived quality experts collaborate across teams to transform innovative ideas into flawless execution, creating cars that captivate buyers and foster long-term brand loyalty. Join us to dive deeper into the best practices, strategies and nuances of perceived quality
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ArticleAI is an implement: it’s about how you use it
Afry’s head of design Rob Dolton shares an insight into the team’s in-house AI engine, and explains that despite its efficacy there is no substitute for the human eye
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ArticleIdeation with Midjourney
Our US correspondent, Karl Smith, reports on his experiments with one of the hottest new AI tools
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ArticleIndian carmaker uses solar-power for new electric taxi and city car
Indian company Vayve Mobility has revealed a pair of new solar-powered EVs, designed very much through a digital-first process
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ArticleNew tools, new workflow with Eric Stoddard of Car Design Academy
An auto industry veteran has embraced a new generation of tools such as Gravity Sketch, Vizcom, MidJourney and others and now instructs others in emerging methods of design and visualisation
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Article“The right tool at the right moment”: Bart van Lotringen of DAF Trucks
The design director of DAF Trucks, Bart van Lotringen, speaks with Car Design News about his teams’ use of digital tools, AI, and the future
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ArticleDigital design tools: the state of play in 2025
Software is a constituent part of the modern design studio. We survey a number designers about the state of digital tools, and get some unexpected encouragement from ‘Ratatouille’
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ArticleFebruary Focus: Digital Tools
This month we will be digging deeper into the digital tools that are at the heart of contemporary car design
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Watch on demand: Panel discussion - The future of German automotive design
Watch on demand our virtual live panel discussion ”The future of German automotive design: a new era in innovation and sustainability” broadcast from Munich, where we explored the challenges of balancing heritage with the demands of modern mobility, the impact of sustainability on design ethos, and the increasing role of collaboration with suppliers to drive innovation.
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Register now: Be safe, be seen: the future of automotive lighting
Join us for an exclusive livestream exploring the evolving role of automotive lighting in a world of increasing complexity. Lighting isn’t just about safety anymore—it’s all about branding and user experience. In this session, we’ll explore cool new technologies, how lighting laws are changing things, and how lighting helps shape a car’s identity. Think illuminated logos, dynamic light patterns, and how lighting can make a car feel more emotional and functional at the same time.
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Register now: Master of none: how to create agile muti-skilled design teams
Join us for an exclusive livestream exploring the evolving dynamics of automotive design teams. As design roles shift, it’s all about creativity, flexibility, and standing out. This session is all about building versatile teams, encouraging innovation, and attracting top talent. We’ll chat about what makes a great design leader, how to take smart risks, and ways to give teams the freedom to thrive in a competitive world.
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WebinarWatch now: How to prepare for the AI-future in Automotive Design
Watch our CDN webinar with Autodesk, where Autodesk Product Manager for AI in Automotive and Conceptual Design spoke about how to prepare for the AI-future in Automotive Design
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ArticleA is for…a comprehensive glossary of automotive design terms
Car Design News presents a glossary of car design terms
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WebinarWatch now: Enabling creative innovation in the design studio
Watch our CDN webinar with Autodesk, where Product Managers Phil Botley and Brandon Tasker will be discusing the Agile Design Studio
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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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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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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.
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