All Interviews articles
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ArticleMartin Uhlarik: “We have nine full programs live in the UK at the moment, 13 globally”
Global design head of Tata Motors Martin Uhlarik speaks to Car Design News about the role of the studio, his current recruitment drive, the importance of diverse talent and hosting the live judging for the CDN People Awards
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ArticleInterview: Lynk & Co’s Eileen Hwang
Lighting design has become ever more sophisticated as greater demands for efficiency, UX and aesthetics are placed upon the discipline. An industrial designer by training, Lynk & Co’s interior designer & lighting experience specialist Eileen Hwang is charged with developing the lighting design strategy for the brand. This interview is from the Spring edition of Interior Motives
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ArticleExclusive Q&A: Masashi Nakayama, Mazda’s global design boss
Car Design News visits Hiroshima to exclusively talk with Mazda’s global design boss Masashi Nakayama about his varied inspirations, the importance of clay and the art of lawn-mowing
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ArticleRalph Gilles: “Our mission is to make electric vehicles as compelling as we can”
Ralph Gilles, chief design officer at Stellantis, on leaning into legacy, the ongoing challenge of electrification and how Chrysler utilises AI
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ArticleInterview: Richard Stevens, JLR
Range Rover’s time-travelling installation at Milan Design Week was the star of the show. Car Design News spoke to design director Richard Stevens about how it feeds into a broader design strategy
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Article“Chinese design is developing, and European design is reacting”
Andreas Kurbos, founder and CEO of Studiokurbos, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Chinese car culture is emerging”
Javier Garcia-Gallardo, head of Zeekr’s Shanghai design studio, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Our mission is to drive consumers into making the right decisions”
Klaus Zyciora, head of design at Changan, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Gut instinct is important when you’re moving so fast”
Kris Tomasson, senior VP design at Nio and Firefly, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“We are continuously enhancing our design capabilities”
Max Sun, vice general manager at Sage Automotive Interiors, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Design strategy is the North Star in shifting markets”
Anthony Lo, chief design officer at BAIC, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Designers have an opportunity to fight back against homogeneity”
Fan Zhang, global VP of design at GAC, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article‘Fight or flight’: the human science of perceived quality
There is a reason why products resonate with consumers in a certain way, and Alina Braun has dedicated a large portion of her working life to understanding that in more detail. Today, Braun is applying that knowledge in the world of car design
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Article“Glass is now an interface, not just a structural component”
Meriem Dussart, marketing director at Sekurit International and Kevin Zhang, commercial director at Sekurit China, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article“Technology is becoming a means of expression”
Lowie Vermeersch, CEO and creative director at Granstudio, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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Article"EVs give Chinese OEMs the chance to set global trends"
Manfred Pawlowski, director of Ultraform & Creation Center Asia Pacific at BASF, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
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ArticleWatch: Car Design Dialogues Shanghai 2025 highlights
Car Design Dialogues Shanghai gathered industry leaders from General Motors, Stellantis, Scout, Ford and more
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Article“Studiokurbos moves with speed, agility and independence”
Andreas Kurbos, CEO of Studiokurbos, on the growing importance of CMF design and the integration of smartphones into vehicles
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ArticleLuc Donckerwolke: competition fuels strong design
Genesis’ chief creative officer speaks on his coupe and convertible concepts and beating competition – on road and racetrack
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ArticleWhat makes a Porsche Heritage Design edition so special?
We speak to Porsche’s head of Exclusive Manufaktur about the paints, finishes and processes underpinning its new 911 Spirit 70