All Designers articles
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ArticleBook Review: Reading Between the Lines of Car Design by Chris Bangle
Storied car designer Chris Bangle reflects on his career and teaches valuable lessons in his new book
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Article“My team is very free to explore” – Stephanie Petit, CMF head at Alpine
Car Design News speaks to Stephanie Petit about sustainable materials, 3D-printed finishes, and French craftsmanship – from leather traceability to illuminated triangles
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ArticleThe women behind Lynk & Co’s design: “We’ve seen a big shift in the automotive industry”
Car Design News sat down with a selection of female automotive designers at Lynk & Co headquarters in Gothenburg for an open and honest conversation about gender inclusion within the industry
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Article“The better the proportions, the less styling you need” – Gary Telaak, Audi
Audi senior designer Gary Telaak has been with the storied brand for 28 years. Here he looks back at the launch of Audi TT, shares his thoughts on what made that car so special and talks about the challenges designers face in working with and integrating new technology
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ArticleInterview: Lynk & Co’s Stefan Rosen on creating the ‘anti-Volvo’
In light of the launch of Lynk & Co’s 08, Car Design News spoke to design president Stefan Rosen on how the brand’s design language has evolved
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ArticleKlaus Zyciora: “We can bring products to Europe that people admire and love”
As Changan continues its expansion in Europe, Car Design News visited Chongqing to understand how the brand plans to combine local market knowledge with global design expertise to connect with European consumers
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ArticleWatch: Autodesk on solving pain points in design
At the 2025 Automotive Innovation Forum in Germany, leading designers reveal how digital tools are reshaping their daily workflows in this exclusive video from Car Design News
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Article“I don’t have a computer and I can’t do CAD; I have a drawing board everywhere I go”
The ‘engineer with an artistic bent’ talks Car Design News through his path to design, the handful of modern cars he likes and his unashamedly analogue mindset
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Article“We can claim to be Europe’s most productive studio”
At a bespoke event down in Southampton, Car Design News grabbed some time with senior manager Interior Design at Chery International, Michael Duerr, to speak about building a brand from scratch, AI and China speed
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ArticleWatch: Aurelien Doisy speaks to Car Design News
Aurelien Doisy is a key figure in Tata Motors’ design evolution. From humble beginnings in a rented shed to global recognition, this conversation explores themes of cultural identity, design leadership, and redefining modern automotive aesthetics through a uniquely Indian lens
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ArticleInside the studio: Italdesign Michigan
Italdesign opens a low-profile but high-impact office in Michigan, bringing its legendary design-engineering fusion closer to America’s automotive heartland
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ArticleExclusive: Zeekr and Lynk & Co Gothenburg design teams facing potential cuts
Geely-owned Zeekr and Lynk & Co design studios will be restructured as part of what the company describes as an “ongoing efficiency program” which will see the Shanghai studio taking on greater operational responsibilities
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ArticleMartin Uhlarik: “We have nine full programs live in the UK at the moment, 13 globally”
Global design head of Tata Motors Martin Uhlarik speaks to Car Design News about the role of the studio, his current recruitment drive, the importance of diverse talent and hosting the live judging for the CDN People Awards
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Article“We have to answer the question: what is Indian design”
Originally published in Car Design Review 11, Ajay Jain, head of India studio & global design strategy at Tata, explores the car market in India and the desire for maximalist design
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ArticleJean-Philippe Salar: “Strong storytelling will generate good design”
Jean-Phillippe Salar, design director at Mobilize, explains the thought process behind the two electric vehicles set to launch in 2025
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Article“Studiokurbos moves with speed, agility and independence”
Andreas Kurbos, CEO of Studiokurbos, on the growing importance of CMF design and the integration of smartphones into vehicles
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ArticleMitja Borkert: “We never look backwards. We always look ahead”
Mitja Borkert, design director at Lamborghini, speaks to Car Design News about Lamborghini’s hybrid renewal and the beginnings of his exploration with AI
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ArticleShao Jingfeng: “This is our chance, our time”
Shao Jingfeng, chief design officer at SAIC, on trusting your strategy and recruiting the next generation of design talent
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ArticleThe enduring art of sketching in car design
As part of Car Design News’ April focus on sketching, we speak to a range of voices in the automotive industry to learn how sketching is viewed in the modern day and what the future holds for this art form
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ArticleCar Design News April Focus: Sketching
This month Car Design News will be exploring the art and evolution of sketching