Automotive Design
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.
Mercedes-Benz: design philosophy
Two official documents that explain in detail Mercedes-Benz's design philosophy and the different steps followed during the development process of a new vehicle.
BMW: design DNA
An official overview of the BMW design philosophy, with a summary of the distinctive styling cues of the brand and a gallery of images including new sketches and photos.
Ford documentary: Styling and the Experimental Car (1964)
A film produced for Ford in 1964, showcasing some of the company's futuristic concepts of the time as well as footage on the development of the Mustang.
Citroën creates “DS line” styling department
Citroën has announced the creation of a styling department dedicated to the distinctive DS line, which will be directed by Thierry Metroz.
Buick color and trim designer shares her story
A short video interview with Magdalena Kokoszynska, a color and trim designer at Buick, who shares her experience and explains the goals of her job.
Fiat Grand Siena: design story
Exclusive design sketches and details on the new Fiat Grand Siena, the sedan developed by Fiat's Styling Centers in Italy and Brazil.
2013 Buick Enclave Design: behind the scenes
Buick lead sculptor Nick Barkley explains how he and his team evolved the exterior design of the Buick Enclave, the model that introduced the brand’s current design philosophy.
Peugeot 208: design story
An exclusive design story of the Peugeot 208, with an extensive gallery of sketches, renderings and photos from the design process.
Porsche 911 Carrera wins Red Dot Design Award
The new Porsche 911 Carrera has been awarded the “red dot award: product design 2012” for its functional yet emotional design.
Michael Mauer on the Porsche 911’s design
An official video where Porsche Design Director Michael Mauer talks about the design of the new 911.
Gorden Wagener on the Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupé
An official video where Mercedes-Benz Head of Design Gordon Wagener gives a presentation of the Concept Style Coupé, the compact four-door coupé presented at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show.
People’s Car Project concepts for the Volkswagen of the future
At the 2012 Beijing Auto Show Volkswagen has presented three concepts based on projects submitted by the Chinese community of the 'People’s Car Project' online platform.
Mini Zero Concept
The MINI Zero Concept is a speculative study by former Senior Designer at BMW DesignworksUSA Sonny Lim, who proposes his vision for the third-generation model.
Mercedes-Benz designer Mark Fetherston on the A-Class – Part 2
The second part of the Questions&Answers video session featuring Mercedes-Benz A-Class exterior designer Mark Fetherston.
Fiat 500L: design videos
Three official videos that give additional insight on the design and development of the Fiat 500L, presented at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class: design story
An extensive image gallery and the official design story of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, including comments and interviews with designers Mark Fetherston and Jan Kaul.
Former BMW DesignWorks designer speculates on the production BMW i8
BMW DesignWorks former senior designer Sonny Lim has created a set of interesting renders that could preview the upcoming i8 production model, based on the recent spy shots and the i8 Spyder Concept.
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