All Interviews articles
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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: Sid Odedra on moving from Audi to Polestar
Following a visit to Gothenburg earlier this year and a surprise meeting with the UX specialist, CDN is the first to hear about his first six months at Polestar
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ArticleJuggling aesthetics with affordability: Skoda’s lighting strategy
CDN talks to Skoda’s lead exterior lighting designer about challenges, promising technologies, and the struggle to stand out from the crowd
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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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ArticleInterview: Lynk & Co’s Eileen Hwang
Lighting design has become ever more sophisticated as greater demands for efficiency, UX and aesthetics are placed upon the discipline. An industrial designer by training, Lynk & Co’s interior designer & lighting experience specialist Eileen Hwang is charged with developing the lighting design strategy for the brand. This interview is from the Spring edition of Interior Motives
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ArticleExclusive Q&A: Masashi Nakayama, Mazda’s global design boss
Car Design News visits Hiroshima to exclusively talk with Mazda’s global design boss Masashi Nakayama about his varied inspirations, the importance of clay and the art of lawn-mowing
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ArticleRalph Gilles: “Our mission is to make electric vehicles as compelling as we can”
Ralph Gilles, chief design officer at Stellantis, on leaning into legacy, the ongoing challenge of electrification and how Chrysler utilises AI
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ArticleInterview: Richard Stevens, JLR
Range Rover’s time-travelling installation at Milan Design Week was the star of the show. Car Design News spoke to design director Richard Stevens about how it feeds into a broader design strategy
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Article“Chinese design is developing, and European design is reacting”
Andreas Kurbos, founder and CEO of Studiokurbos, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Chinese car culture is emerging”
Javier Garcia-Gallardo, head of Zeekr’s Shanghai design studio, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Our mission is to drive consumers into making the right decisions”
Klaus Zyciora, head of design at Changan, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Gut instinct is important when you’re moving so fast”
Kris Tomasson, senior VP design at Nio and Firefly, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“We are continuously enhancing our design capabilities”
Max Sun, vice general manager at Sage Automotive Interiors, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Design strategy is the North Star in shifting markets”
Anthony Lo, chief design officer at BAIC, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Designers have an opportunity to fight back against homogeneity”
Fan Zhang, global VP of design at GAC, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article‘Fight or flight’: the human science of perceived quality
There is a reason why products resonate with consumers in a certain way, and Alina Braun has dedicated a large portion of her working life to understanding that in more detail. Today, Braun is applying that knowledge in the world of car design
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Article“Glass is now an interface, not just a structural component”
Meriem Dussart, marketing director at Sekurit International and Kevin Zhang, commercial director at Sekurit China, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Technology is becoming a means of expression”
Lowie Vermeersch, CEO and creative director at Granstudio, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai