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Have The Most Beautiful Cars Already Been Designed?

Radek Laube — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

When you look at new cars, do you sometimes feel that the most beautiful ones have already been designed? Where has true elegance, purity and originality gone? And why does it seem that, while there are more cars than ever, there is less good car design? We’ll examine some recent electric cars from Mladá Boleslav, Bavarian missiles and a novelty from China as we look for answers to these questions. Is there still good design? Of course, it’s just sometimes hard to […]

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How Car Makers Are Transforming Their Logo Designs for the Electric Era

Tereza Nikolova — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

When the electrification trend exploded, it knocked down more than just combustion engines. It drove a stake right through OEMs’ brand identities, forcing them to review their image. Inevitably, this dramatic change led carmakers to reassess their logos – core symbols of a company’s identity – not just in their design, but also on their treatments. I’ll be citing some recent changes as well as examples of carmakers who haven’t stopped at the blue lines=electric design cliché. Here’s an overview of the most […]

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Pierre Leclercq, Citroen Head of Design – Round Trip Ticket

Eric Gallina — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pierre Leclercq is Citroen’s Head of Design. He’s worked in Italy, California, Germany, China, and Korea before returning to France and joining PSA. Leclercq’s career path is interesting but also unique: he managed to return to a high-level role in Europe after spending four years building several car brands and growing the team ten-fold at Great Wall Motors in China. In this episode, Pierre Leclercq speaks with Form Trends founder Eric Gallina about his early career working at coachbuilders Zagato […]

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Chris Bangle on Life and Design Management

Eric Gallina — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:30:40 +0000

Chris Bangle is not a man in need of an introduction. Controversial and opinionated, he’s made a name for himself by supporting his team and creating emotional designs. In this episode, Eric Gallina talks with him about his history, management systems and the zeitgeist. Here’s a breakdown on the talking points for those who wish to skip through: 0:00 – Intro and meeting Chris 4:20 – Insulting Chris 5:05 – Reacting to animosity 8:50 – the job of a Design […]

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Some Fun in the Sun at London’s 2020 Concours of Elegance

David Beasley — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:01:00 +0000

“So what’s your favorite car?” If I had a dollar for every time I was asked this question… To be fair, its par for the course in this job, but still I usually follow the question with a deep breath and ask how long they have to stand around and listen whilst I unload my thoughts and appreciations. It’s a tougher question than usual being here at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court just outside London on a beautiful […]

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Geneva No Show 2020 – Top 5 Concept Cars

Eric Gallina — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 03:47:00 +0000

The Geneva motor show is always prime for new concept car debuts. Manufacturers from all corners of the globe typically touch down in the Swiss venue to show their wares in neutral territory, and this year was set to be another bumper year. Unfortunately, the coronavirus outbreak forced the organizers to close the Palexpo doors before they even got a chance to open, turning the event into a No Show, except by personal invitation to an alternative venue. Here are […]

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BMW Duality Concept Focuses on Exterior Interactions

Eric Gallina — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:00:01 +0000

Max Troicher’s thesis project began from the premise that autonomy will provide new opportunities for vehicle design in the future. With autonomous vehicles navigating the roadways, the main purpose and functionality of vehicle lighting will change and engine sounds will be gone completely. BMW Duality is a concept that focuses on the exterior interactions of future vehicles. These interactions use multiple human senses to create a unique exterior experience that changes the sensual perception of vehicles when approaching them. The […]

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The Future of Automotive Design

Eric Gallina — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:37:11 +0000

I recently posted a picture on social media, which I and many other people do often. In this instance, however, I didn’t include any context or explanation, just led with a straight-up statement: “this is the future of automotive design.” The photograph I used to illustrate this blanket statement was of Los Angeles-based start-up Canoo’s new vehicle subscription service, which depicted how one platform could be used to underpin myriad vehicle typologies. When I was referring to ‘the […]

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In Pictures: Frankfurt IAA 2019

Eric Gallina — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:53:54 +0000

This year's Frankfurt Auto show was a bit dire to say the least. Significantly down in attendance numbers... LOGIN OR SUBSCRIBE TO VIEW

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UMEA University 2019 Transportation Design Degree Show

Eric Gallina — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:59:00 +0000

Perched high in the Nordic country of Sweden, Umea Institute is Design has a reputation for being one of... LOGIN OR SUBSCRIBE TO VIEW

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BMW Recreates Marcello Gandini’s 2002 tii Garmisch

Eric Gallina — Mon, 27 May 2019 08:50:25 +0000

At this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, BMW Group revealed a recreation of the BMW Garmisch, a concept car designed by Marcello Gandini while at Bertone that vanished after its debut at the 1970 Geneva motor show.

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BMW Group Reshuffles Design Organization, Again

Eric Gallina — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:54:08 +0000

A few changes have taken place at BMW Group Design. Effective today (April 1, 2019) Jozef Kaban has been... LOGIN OR SUBSCRIBE TO VIEW

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