All Designers articles – Page 13
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Peter Horbury explains new Lotus design role and future product
In Peter Horbury’s first official month in his new role as head of design at Lotus – and as its new Warwickshire design studio is renamed the Lotus Tech Creative Centre (LTCC) – he candidly explained to Car Design News his hopes and dreams for the plucky British sports brand, now with major Chinese backing
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Interview: Henrik Fisker, CEO, Fisker
Following on from the reveal of the production-intent Ocean EV at La Motor Show, Henrik Fisker sits down with CDN deputy editor Michael Nash to explain how the model has exceeded expectations of the prototype, and what 2022 holds for the company
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Most popular stories from 2021
The irresistable rise of Hyundai, Countach controversy, compelling concepts and the death of design legend Robert Opron. Car Design News compiles the most popular stories from 2021
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Vanessa Chang to head up BMW Group Designworks Shanghai studio
Vanessa Chang takes the reins at the Shanghai studio for BMW Group Designworks
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Interview: Karim Habib, senior vice president of design, Kia
With the Concept EV9 behind him, head of design Karim Habib outlines a new direction for the Kia brand, one that is led by contrasts
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Interview: Stellantis chief design officer, Jean-Pierre Ploué on Lancia’s future
An almost forgotten brand, Lancia is now the focus of Stellantis’ chief design officer Jean-Pierre Ploué who will oversee the revival of the brand. Car Design News spoke to him about legacy, why he likes small teams and what makes Lancia unique
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Stephane Janin to lead GAC Advanced Design Europe
GAC has appointed Stephane Janin, the former Renault concept car lead, to head up its new design studio in Milan, Italy
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Interview: Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW Group director of design
Mark Smyth chatted to BMW Group’s head of design, Adrian van Hooydonk about responding to criticism, circular design, why designers need to use fewer parts
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Interior Futures Livestream – Discover Cutting-Edge Research on the Future of Car Interiors
Car Design News speaks to an expert panel of designers, including from Volkswagen and Lucid, to examine the future of car interiors when viewed through the lens of electrification, autonomous driving, material and technological innovation and sustainability
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Design legend Marcello Gandini distances himself from “so-called new Countach”
Italian design legend behind the original Countach Marcello Gandini blasts the limited run Countach LPI 800-4 as a “so-called Countach” and not reflective of his spirit and vision
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Exclusive interview: Maximilian Missoni, head of design, Polestar
Car Design News contributing editor Guy Bird spoke to Polestar’s head of design Maximilian Missoni about sustainability goals, future products and brand identity
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CDN Podcast Ep 15 featuring Sandra Höner Zu Bentrup, Mazda
Mazda senior designer Sandra Höner Zu Bentrup talks about sustainability, the interior as a living space concept, and the role of screens
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Nio expands global design team with two new senior studio directors
Nio has bolstered its design credentials with the appointment of two senior studio directors from VW and Jaguar Land Rover
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Ex-Apple designer Jony Ive to collaborate with Ferrari on the Italian brand’s first EV
Apple’s former design talisman Jony Ive, the man behind the iPhone, is working with Ferrari to develop its first electric vehicle
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Watch: Peter Horbury on winning Car Design Review’s lifetime achievement award
Design legend Peter Horbury, who transformed Volvo during three stints at the Swedish brand and has now joined Lotus as senior VP of design, has won the Car Design Review 8 Lifetime achievement award
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Luc Donckerwolke takes on creative and comms roles at Genesis
Hyundai’s Luc Donckerwolke will now also oversee Genesis as chief creative officer and chief brand officer
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Stefan Sielaff to head up Geely design; Peter Horbury moves to Lotus
Chinese car giant Geely has appointed Bentley’s former design director Stefan Sielaff as VP of global design, replacing Peter Horbury who moves to Lotus as senior VP of design
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Watch: Fireside Chat: Shiro Nakamura
A giant of car design, Shiro Nakamura, through his work with Nissan, helped forge a Japanese design identity with models like the Cube and the GTR. Car Design News spoke to him about his new studios, his early successes and how form is distilled through concepts
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Andreas Nilsson appointed studio director for NIO in Shanghai
NIO has drafted in experienced Andreas Nilsson to oversee global programmes
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Audi’s Marc Lichte on the premium brand’s autonomous revolution
Audi’s head of design Marc Lichte talks ‘revolution’, sexy GTs and vans (and why the Grand Sphere is very much the former not the latter)