All Colour, materials and texture articles
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ArticleMercedes furthers Moncler collab with new G-Class
Mercedes-Benz has deepened its relationship with fashion brand Moncler through a new project that has given the iconic G-Class a puffer jacket, among other things. The launch event – and collaboration as a whole – was pushed under the moniker of ‘Past Forward’ through which “the future is driven ...
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ArticleInterview: Cadillac’s CMF chief Laetitia Lopez
At the Paris Auto Show, Cadillac’s CMF manager Laetitia Lopez spoke to Car Design News about material innovation, having a dedicated CMF studio and the diverse nature of her team
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WebinarRegister now: How to prepare for the AI-future in Automotive Design
Watch our CDN webinar with Autodesk, where Autodesk Product Manager for AI in Automotive and Conceptual Design will speak about how to prepare for the AI-future in Automotive Design
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ArticleBio leather and beyond – Brusarosco explores new sustainable solutions
Being truly sustainable is hard to do – and sometimes even harder to prove – but bio-based leather supplier Brusarosco has both bases covered, while still managing to create beautiful and innovative end products for automotive seating, steering wheels and dashboards
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ArticleKnitting the future: Shawmut creates innovative, recyclable suede alternative
Shawmut addresses two key drawbacks of traditional urethane-infused non-woven suedes – sustainability and ease of use – through Neoluxe
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ArticleCMF is a brand differentiator, says Cupra
Francesca Sangalli, head of colour and trim at Cupra, explains how distinct colour themes, finishes and parametric patterns help the brand stand out
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ArticleSwarovski Mobility on ‘the science of creativity’
Crystal is a relatively new material to the automotive industry and design teams looking to bring it in require an experienced partner
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NewsLatest material trends by CNT Factory
CMF experts CNT Factory pick out some groundbreaking projects and materials, including work from BMW and Freitag
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ArticleThe mysterious role of perceived quality in car design
The science of perceived quality ensures a product materialises as intended
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ArticleDesign driven: form follows function with Caterham 620S
Following an earlier experience with the entry-level Super 600, Car Design News gets to know the raucous and hands-on Caterham Seven 620S
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ArticleCar design round-up: Mauer’s anniversary, Nissan’s cool paint and Monterey Car Week
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest news in brief
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WebinarWatch now: Enabling creative innovation in the design studio
Watch our CDN webinar with Autodesk, where Product Managers Phil Botley and Brandon Tasker will be discusing the Agile Design Studio
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ArticleIn pictures: Cadillac SOLLEI Concept
A custard-coloured Cadillac was revealed yesterday, showcasing beautiful forms and incredible attention to detail on the interior
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ArticleDesign analysis: Designing a paint colour
Car Design News speaks to the CMF team at Envisage to delve into the highly specialised area of paint design
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ArticleInterview: Alena Gersonde, senior colour and material designer, Mazda
From a spell working as a motorsport journalist to shaping the look and feel of new cars, the German-Italian designer discusses the collaborative aspect of CMF, smart surfaces and transporting European flavours to Japan
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ArticleMazda explores old solutions to new CMF problems
A visit to Marseille revealed how Mazda is drawing inspiration from age-old painting and dyeing techniques
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ArticleMilan Design Week: A CMF sampler
Furniture, fashion, cars, make for a veritable feast of materials. Car Design News sampled the offerings at Milan Design Week 2024
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ArticleCadillac fashions its EV future with new Optiq
Cadillac is continuing to rebrand for the electrified era. Its first EV, the Lyriq, debuted four years ago and since then the design team at the famous American marque have brought us the luxurious Celestiq, the Escalade IQ and revealed the 2025 seven-seater Vistiq
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Article“Our inspiration is in people and the character they have”
Cupra used the reveal of its new Leon and Formentor models in Madrid to underline its commitment to a new design language distinct from the ‘performance Seat’ look. The brand also unveiled bespoke design studio Cupra Design.
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ArticleFord team creates China-specific trim for new Bronco
China is the first market outside of the US to have received a variant of the Bronco SUV tailored to its needs