Automotive Design
Kia wins three Design Awards
At the Automotive Brand Contest 2012 Kia has received three award: the GT won the Concepts category and the cee’d was awarded for its exterior and interior.
Design Jobs: RCA is looking for Vehicle Design Tutors
The Royal College of Art is the only wholly postgraduate institution devoted to the study of art, design, humanities and communications and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, practice and research.
Ford expands European Design Center
Ford has opened a €11.6 million expansion of its Design Center in Merkenich-Cologne, Germany, with a new powerwall facility and milling machines for clay models.
Giles Taylor is new Rolls-Royce Design Director
Rolls-Royce has announced that Giles Taylor has been appointed Design Director effective 1 July 2012. Taylor replaces retiring Ian Cameron and will report to Adrian van Hooydonk.
85 Years of GM Design: the timeline (Part 2)
The second part of the official timeline of the GM Design department, from the 1990s to the present day, including a gallery of 50+ photos and sketches.
Andrew Smith appointed Holden Design Director
Andrew Smith, currently Managing Director at the GM South Korean Advanced Design center, has been appointed Holden Design Director, effective 1 August, 2012.
GM announces Global Design reorganization
GM Global Design has announced a revised organizational structure and executive appointments aimed at creating more brand-focus and stronger Advanced Design capabilities.
85 Years of GM Design: the timeline
This month GM Design celebrates its 85th birthday. We report the official timeline of the first ever automotive design department, founded in June 1927.
Peugeot opens Design Lab global studio
Peugeot has announced the launch of the Peugeot Design Lab, a new global industrial design studio open to external clients.
Renault Twizy Design Story: the video
The full video of the Renault Twizy design story presentation by Patrick Lecharpy and Luciano Bove, held at Milan SPD.
Mercedes-Benz TV: new design videos
Mercedes-Benz has published two new videos that present the interior design of the new A-Class and the LED headlamps design of the Concept Style Coupé.
Video: Jaguar XF clay model gets smashed
An official, fun clip shows what happens to Jaguar full-size clay models once the final design has been approved.
BMW i design DNA
An official document that gives an overview on the design philosophy of the BMW "i" sub-brand, driven by the "next premium" motto and by the use of advanced materials and technologies.
Ford Australia designer Peter Jones moves to Lincoln
Ford Australia designer Peter Jones has been appointed interior design manager for the luxury Lincoln brand.
10 tips for aspiring car designers by Patrick Lecharpy and Luciano Bove
Ten exclusive tips for design students and aspiring industrial and transportation designers, by Renault VP Design R&D and Nissan Synergies Patrick Lecharpy and Renault Design Manager R&D design studio Luciano Bove.
Scott Robertson previews new educational books on design and drawing
Scott Robertson has announced the upcoming release of three new educational books and an interactive iPad app, aimed at teaching how to design, draw and render.
Exclusive: Renault Twizy design story
The exclusive, detailed design story of the Renault Twizy, presented by Patrick Lecharpy and Luciano Bove during the event held at the Milan SPD.
Karim Habib appointed Head of BMW Design
Karim Habib, currently BMW Head of Exterior Design, will take over as Head of BMW Design effective June 1st, 2012 and will report to Adrian van Hooydonk.
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