Interior Motives: Vicki von Holzhausen
By Car Design News2025-01-15T10:38:00
Interior Motives interviewed CMF specialist Vicki von Holzhausen for the Autumn 2024 edition
The founder and CEO of material innovation company Von Holzhausen is on a mission to make greener products for cars and beyond. IM spoke with the ex-Mercedes designer (and wife of Tesla design boss Franz) on her latest work for the Nilu hypercar and more
Interior Motives: Tell us about your Nilu collaboration.
Vicki von Holzhausen: The design team needed materials that were not only aesthetically compelling but also lightweight, durable and sustainable. Our expertise in developing innovative alternatives like Banbū [made from renewable bamboo] allowed us to meet these needs while aligning with the supercar’s cutting-edge vision.
IM: As it was a bespoke application for the Nilu hypercar, what were the main challenges?
VvH: For each client, we…