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Feature | Exploring Automotive Design Trends
Some models convey brand heritage, while others showcase innovative novelty looking towards a new future. In terms of communicating a product's appeal to users, automotive design holds significant importance. Functional beauty and decorative beauty. Modern cars are skillfully crafted by harmonizing these seemingly opposing elements. Through interviews with individuals active on the front lines, we explore the trends in car design.
Alfa Romeo | Alessandro Maccolini
The Designer of the Alfa 4C is a True Alfista
Discover how the breathtaking body of the recently unveiled pure sports car, the Alfa Romeo "4C," was created, as its chief exterior designer visits Japan for its unveiling.
BMW | Joji Nagashima
Connecting to the Future, "The BMW Look"
European cars just have a more stylish design, don't they?──Many might vaguely feel this way about cars from Europe. However, there are, in fact, quite a few "Japanese designers working for European manufacturers." Joji Nagashima, introduced here, is one of the foremost figures among them.
Renault | Laurens van den Acker
Bringing a Design Renaissance to Renault
Renault's design has changed. The "Renault Design Renaissance," which began with the "De Zir" concept in 2010, is based on the idea of a "Cycle of Life," where concept cars are presented for six important life moments. Fumio Ogawa conducted an exclusive interview with Laurens van den Acker, Renault's chief designer, who is driving this project.
Volkswagen | Manuela Joosten
Golf GTI Icon, The Secret of Tartan Seats
The "Golf GTI" is synonymous with hot hatches, but women were deeply involved in its development. It's a surprising discovery that the tartan seats, an icon of the GTI, were designed by a woman. We had the opportunity to interview Manuela Joosten, the German designer responsible. What is Volkswagen's commitment to interior design?
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