All articles by James McLachlan – Page 3
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ArticleShiro Nakamura returns with the Aim EV Sport 01
Design legend Shiro Nakamura is back with a beautiful concept that harks back to the golden era of 60s sportscar design. Car Design News caught up with him at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
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ArticleWatch: Lamborghini’s Mitja Borkert speaks to Car Design News at Goodwood
Lamborghini and Goodwood Festival of Speed are made for each, even more so when the Italian supercar brand turns up with a new race car – the SC63. Design director Mitja Borkert took some time to chat with Car Design News about the close relationship between design and engineering, design language and why EVs should sound like spaceships
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ArticleWatch: Hyundai’s Simon Loasby speaks to Car Design News at Goodwood
Biuilding on the success of the award-winning Ioniq 5, Hyundai unveiled the high-performance N version at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The South Korean brand’s VP of design Simon Loasby was on hand to talk CDN through the new model, why it makes sense to introduce engine noise and gear changes to an EV, plus share his thoughts on the allure of Goodwood
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ArticleWatch: Tata’s senior clay modeller Harry Burgess speaks about his craft
Tata’s Harry Burgess triumphed at the Car Design News People Awards in 2022, winning the best clay modeller category. CDN spoke to Harry about the importance of his craft, why digital tools can be helpful, and what it meant to be acknowledged by some of the best in the business
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ArticleMakkina revives Triumph with the TR25 concept
A reimagined Triumph TR2 has finally been revealed – the TR25 concept designed by Makkina to celebrate the studio’s 25th anniversary. The team at CDN deserves an award for keeping quiet about this project for as long as we have
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ArticleWatch: Skoda lighting designer Petr Nevřela
Car Design News speaks to Petr Nevřela, lead exterior lighting designer at Škoda about the development of the brand’s award-winning lighting designs
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ArticleThe Volvo team unpacks the EX90
The team behind Volvo’s flagship EX90 offer their unique perspectives on the design development of the car
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ArticleAjay Jain to lead Tata’s Pune design studio
Ajay Jain has been appointed Head of Design for the Tata Motors India Design Studio based in Pune. Car Design News grabbed a few words with the designer
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ArticleInterview: Audi’s Marc Lichte on AI and architecture
Car Design News spoke to Audi design boss Marc Lichte at the inaugural Car Design Event in Munich about AI, architecture and the brand’s plans for the near future
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ArticlePodcast: Polestar’s Max Missoni speaks to CDN
In this podcast Car Design News paid a visit to Gothenburg to speak with Polestar’s design director Maximilian Missoni about his love for the Venice Biennale, his admiration for the courage of artists and his take on AI design
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ArticleExclusive interview: Polestar design director Maximilian Missoni
Car Design News paid a visit to Gothenburg to speak with Polestar’s design director Maximilian Missoni about his interest in the Venice Biennale, his admiration for the courage of artists, his take on AI design and why he is not a fan of side projects
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WebinarWatch: How will CMF shape an electric future?
Watch this premier livestream, in partnership with Ultrafabrics, where our panel will explore new ways to reshape the exterior and interior of cars.
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ArticleIn pictures: Lynk & Co’s new headquarters
Mobillity brand Lynk & Co has released images of its new headquarters in Gothenburg
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ArticleExclusive interview: Stellantis chief design officer Ralph Gilles
Ralph Gilles talks to Car Design News about AI, the metaverse and why zen interiors are a thing
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ArticleSue Magnusson on her time at Lucid and carving a career in CMF
Car Design News caught up with Lucid’s head of CMF, Sue Magnusson, to discuss her career and how this field of car design has evolved
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ArticleInterview: Sound designer Patrick Jordan-Patrikios
Sound designer Patrick Jordan-Patrikios is on a mission to bring sound to the heart of the design process. Car Design News spoke to him about his colourful background and his work for Lotus
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ArticleWatch: Adobe Substance 3D: Create, Iterate, and Visualize Car Design Concepts
Watch this webinar, in partnership with Adobe where they discuss how Adobe Substance 3D apps help transportation designers with their creative workflows and enhance collaboration with digital design reviews.
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ArticleLotus partners with Car Design News on design book
Legendary British carmaker Lotus has joined forces with Car Design News to produce a sumptuous new book detailing the design story of the brand
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ArticleWatch: Hyundai’s Simon Loasby on winning the Concept Car of the Year
Hyundai’s VP of design Simon Loasby speaks to Car Design News editor James McLachlan about winning the Car Design Review 9 Concept Car of the Year for the N Vision 74
