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
”When I started the main focus [of design] was the exterior. Interior and colour and trim was a side thought. This has definitely changed in the last few years – the interior has got a lot more important.”
After studying product design and material science at university, Sandra Höner Zu Bentrup joined Mazda where she has spent the past ten years progressing to become a senior designer. Speaking to Car Design News deputy editor Michael Nash, she describes the change that she has witnessed across the period, and examines the current trends that are impacting on interior design.
Sustainability is at the heart of the discussion. Bentrup highlights the materials used inside Mazda’s electric MX-30, such as the cork and the fabric made from recycled PET bottles. She also points to innovative work that her team is currently undertaking in the exploration of leather alternatives.