Car Design News

There is no shortage of #materials suppliers in #luxury automotive #interiors, so a new brand may not be surprising. But what about one backed by an established player with a ground-breaking solution? Shawmut Corporation addresses two key drawbacks of traditional urethane-infused non-woven suedes – sustainability and ease of use – through #Neoluxe. Read more about their work in full here: https://lnkd.in/emSgeDHt #Sustainability #AutomotiveDesign #Innovation

Crystal is a relatively new material to the #automotive industry, and #design teams looking to bring it in require an experienced partner. Enter SWAROVSKI Mobility. Being a household name around the world means there are a lot of preconceived ideas they are about. But to automotive designers in the know, SWAROVSKI Mobility is a well-understood and valued creative partner owing to its collaborative creative process, unmatched specialised knowledge and accomplished execution. Far from being merely a decorative material, SWAROVSKI Mobility is about infusing pure function into those precise #crystals, bringing pragmatic value as well as an elevated #luxury experience. Read more about their work, and how they're leveraging their unique experience to emerge as a leader in #automotivedesign. https://lnkd.in/eA6rQvhj James McLachlan Freddie Holmes Angela Yang Anushka Dixit Jono Coombes ACIM

Our second session for Car Design Dialogues Detroit - Leadership in an era of change, was full of fascinating insights. This panel was made up of Michael Simcoe, Senior VP Design from General Motors, Scott Krugger, Vice President – Head of Dodge Design from Stellantis, Joel Piaskowski, Global Design Director of Ford Motor Company and Joaquin Garcia, Head of Design at Italdesign, who were all sharing their expert knowledge into staying on top of the ever shifting landscape of design and how to make sure creative voices are being heard at a boardroom level. #CDNDetroit #CDNLIVE #CarDesignNewsEvent Freddie Holmes James McLachlan Ahmo Saric Angela Yang Abel Sampson James Rankin Victoria Williams Katie Sherliker

The first session of Car Design Dialogues 2024 - Tomorrow's People, is well underway. We are joined by Scout Motors Inc.'s Chief Design Officer Chris Benjamin, Ford Motor Company's Program Chief Designer, Paul Wraith, Rivian's Chief Design Officer, Jeff Hammoud and Lucid Motors's Senior Vice President of Design and Brand, Derek Jenkins, who were discussing all about the new wave of talent emerging and how they will be pushing the boundaries of innovation.  #CDNDetroit #CDNLIVE #CarDesignNewsEvent Freddie Holmes James McLachlan Ahmo Saric Angela Yang Abel Sampson James Rankin Victoria Williams Katie Sherliker

We have officially kicked off Car Design Dialogues Detroit which promises to be a wonderful evening of insightful discussions across our two panel session whilst catching up with friends over a drink or two. Delegates have been arriving in style with some beautiful cars lining the carpark right outside the Grand Hallway to offer a taste of the insights and expertise to come. #CDNDetroit #CDNLIVE #CarDesignNewsEvent Freddie Holmes James McLachlan Ahmo Saric Angela Yang Abel Sampson James Rankin Victoria Williams Katie Sherliker

Lynk & Co's design director Stefan Rosén says the brand has evolved since its first launch for the European market. At the reveal of the new 02, the brand's first fully electric vehicle, Rosen spoke to CDN about this evolution and the process of bringing "calm and refined elements to our toolbox without losing any of the personality." 🖋️ James McLachlan

Jeep has entered a collaboration with The North Face. Naturally, Mark Smyth went over to Mont Blanc to see the special edition Avenger 4xe and to chat with the design team behind it.

Car Design News spoke with DS Automobiles design director, Thierry Metroz, to see how the ideas behind the DS X E-Tense concept might shape the brand’s vision for an autonomous future. 🖋️ Trinity Francis

SEKISUI S-LEC will be joining us next week as one of our supporting partners for Car Design Dialogues Detroit: SEKISUI S-LEC believes that vehicle glazing is an underutilized design opportunity, offering a large, visible canvas that can be leveraged for emotional, aesthetic, and brand-unique content.   🎨 At the event, SEKISUI S-LEC will be showcasing their unique approach to design by presenting solutions such as colors, gradients, and complex designs in PVB Interlayer Films. Their vision transforms glass into a key design element for cars!   🚗 Don’t miss the chance to see these innovations up close—including a demo car outside the venue, giving you a first-hand experience of how design PVB in laminated glass enhances both form and function.   With their motto, "Design Made Functional," SEKISUI S-LEC brings together design elements and functional benefits like acoustic and solar control, creating a more comfortable driving experience. To hear more about what they have to offer, join us at the Henry Hotel, Detroit on 29 October: https://lnkd.in/eZnyupV5 #CDNDetroit #CDNLIVE #CarDesignNewsEvent Freddie Holmes James McLachlan Ahmo Saric Angela Yang Abel Sampson James Rankin Victoria Williams Katie Sherliker

You will no doubt have seen the AUDI AG A2 concept revealed recently, but did you know the idea came from a group of nearly 40 apprentices who, over the course of a year, took the work on themselves? Full story here.