All Designers articles – Page 2
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Article“The right tool at the right moment”: Bart van Lotringen of DAF Trucks
The design director of DAF Trucks, Bart van Lotringen, speaks with Car Design News about his teams’ use of digital tools, AI, and the future
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ArticleWatch: Renault design boss Gilles Vidal on winning the Production Car Design of the Year
At the Car Design News People Awards 2024, Renault design chief Gilles Vidal spoke to CDN editor James McLachlan about winning the Production Car Design of the Year for the Renault 5 E-Tech
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ArticleRenault rising
After a stellar 2024, Renault Group has shown that when it comes to navigating choppy waters of the European car industry, it helps to have a clear idea of who you are
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ArticleChris Benjamin: “Scout Motors is a start-up with heritage”
Chris Benjamin, chief design officer at Scout Motors, explains how the connection heritage to ingenuity is key, the growth of his 45-strong team and the challenges that come with reintroducing vehicles 44 years later
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ArticleFebruary Focus: Digital Tools
This month we will be digging deeper into the digital tools that are at the heart of contemporary car design
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ArticleExclusive: BYD design boss Egger gives rare interview
Car Design News’ candid Q&A with BYD’s global design director Wolfgang Eggers discusses the challenges of creating new brands from scratch, differentiating interior design convincingly and learning Mandarin
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ArticleHennessey’s design director on sketching a 300mph supercar
How do you ensure a car targeting top speed is still beautiful? Over to Hennessey design boss Nathan Malinick
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ArticleMichael Simcoe retires
Michael Simcoe, senior VP of design at General Motors will retire after 42 years at the company with GM’s Bryan Nesbitt to take over
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ArticleKlaus Busse on design, tech and the beast of Modena
Car Design News paid a visit to Centro Stile to catch up with Klaus Busse, design director at Maserati, and to see the beast of Modena
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ArticleCDN People Awards 2024 winners revealed
Who were the winners at the third edition of the CDN People Awards?
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Register now: Sculpted by air? Balancing aerodynamics and aesthetics in car design
Join us for an exclusive livestream exploring the fascinating interplay of aerodynamics and aesthetics in automotive design.
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Register now: Be safe, be seen: the future of automotive lighting
Join us for an exclusive livestream exploring the evolving role of automotive lighting in a world of increasing complexity. Lighting isn’t just about safety anymore—it’s all about branding and user experience. In this session, we’ll explore cool new technologies, how lighting laws are changing things, and how lighting helps shape a car’s identity. Think illuminated logos, dynamic light patterns, and how lighting can make a car feel more emotional and functional at the same time.
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Article“I love what I do” Chris Benjamin, Scout Motors
Scout chief design officer Chris Benjamin speaks to Car Design News
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ArticleWatch: Paul Wraith on happy accidents and why designers should ask ‘why’
Ford designer Paul Wraith interviewed by Car Design News editor James McLachlan
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Article“GTD is the king of Mustangs”
Ford’s global design director Joel Piaskowski on the “king of Mustangs”
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ArticleWatch: Rivian’s Jeff Hammoud on AI and doodling
Rivian’s design boss Jeff Hammoud on AI and the power of the doodle
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Register now: Master of none: how to create agile muti-skilled design teams
Join us for an exclusive livestream exploring the evolving dynamics of automotive design teams. As design roles shift, it’s all about creativity, flexibility, and standing out. This session is all about building versatile teams, encouraging innovation, and attracting top talent. We’ll chat about what makes a great design leader, how to take smart risks, and ways to give teams the freedom to thrive in a competitive world.
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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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WebinarWatch 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 spoke about how to prepare for the AI-future in Automotive Design
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ArticlePierre Leclercq: “If we don’t manage to do something different, the job doesn’t interest me”
Car Design News chatted with Citröen design director Pierre Leclercq at the Paris Motor Show