All Interviews articles
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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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ArticleCar designers elevate Archer’s plan to reshape air travel
The nature of commercial aviation has remained largely static since its inception, but Archer plans to change that with its multi-disciplinary team of designers
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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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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: 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