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(+) Lynk & Co's Stefano Oliva on digital tools: 'The market is asking for it, but do we really need it?"
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (703+ words) A smiley Stefano'Oliva, chief designer of brand experience design,'welcomed the CDN team into'the Lynk & Co design HQ in Gothenburg.' Oliva'has been in this role for just over four years " specialising in the development of technology, HMI and connectivity across…...
(+) “A happy designer is a creative designer” – Simon Loasby
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (131+ words) A happy designer is a creative designer" " Simon Loasby'Car Design News A happy designer is a creative designer" " Simon Loasby Hyundai's head of global design reflects on the Ioniq line-up, global design and his father's influence on his career You…...
(+) John Sahs joins Mitsubishi in new senior design role
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (178+ words) (+) John Sahs joins Mitsubishi in new senior design role'Car Design News John Sahs joins Mitsubishi Following the closure of Nissan's latin America design studio, the designer has moved to Japan for a new role with Mitsubishi Former head of Nissan's…...
(+) The state of automotive digital tools in 2026
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (287+ words) Delving into the designer's toolbox a handful of themes have presented themselves " some expected, some not. A string that seemed to run through all conversations was the performance of digital solutions that continue to form the backbone of the creative…...
(+) How Dinamica is Shaping China’s luxury car interiors
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (411+ words) Italian craft meets Chinese luxury Dinamica is more than a material supplier, it is an active design partner Dinamica has been active in China for over two decades, offering a diverse product range that spans vehicle segments and interior applications....
(+) 'We tried to take Lamborghini and make it more Lamborghini' – Urban Automotive's Lamborghini Urus SE Widetrack
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (616+ words) Driving a Lamborghini is already a statement " a guaranteed head turner and conversation starter. But Urban Automotive pushes that idea further with its take on the Lamborghini Urus SE, amplifying its presence through a bold widebody treatment finished in an…...
(+) AI in 2026: Cutting through the confusion
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (172+ words) Deciphering AI design tools If you find yourself bewildered by the proliferation of AI models available, you are in good company. We are in the midst of "Cambrian Explosion" of programs, all of which claim to do a number of…...
Hidden space, visible impact: get to know the Headrest Safe Company
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (234+ words) This article was produced by CDN in partnership with the Headrest Safe Company In a world where vehicles have become more than a means of transportation, designers are increasingly challenged to integrate functionality, style, and security into every inch of…...
(+) Design interview: Lexus LS Micro
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (608+ words) Last Autumn, at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, Lexus revealed a vision of future luxury mobility that was quite different than one might expect from Toyota's luxury division. Simon Humphries, chief branding officer and senior general manager of design…...
(+) Dominic Najafi takes top Cadillac design job
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (272+ words) Dominic Najafi has been promoted to executive design director at Cadillac. The news was announced earlier in August, of course, but Car Design News caught up with the British designer to learn more about the move and what's in store....