Maximilian Missoni has been head of design for Polestar Cars since 2018. After joining Volvo Cars 2012 and subsequently being promoted to VP of exterior design in 2014, it was a natural progression for Missoni to become Polestar’s design director following Thomas Ingenlath’s appointment as CEO of the premium electric vehicle brand. In this candid FORCMAST interview, Missoni speaks with Eric Gallina about his career path — from the early days of discovering design, his time as a student at […]

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Sono Motors is a young, vibrant and energetic electric car company currently looking for an Automotive Surface Designer (f/m/x). Based in Munich, Germany, the company prides itself on its work culture and fresh approach. Team members have more responsibility for the whole picture and are able to have a great impact. This dynamic start-up requires all members to contribute and take initiative to have a hand at developing the processes and the infrastructure of the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES You will be […]

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Volvo Cars is showcasing the potential of electric platforms and its next-generation electric vehicles with the Concept Recharge. The five-door SUV’s dedicated EV architecture enables the hood and roofline to be lower than current SUVs – thanks to its floor-mounted battery modules – while the longer wheelbase and minimal overhangs amplify space within the cabin. Highlights include the modern interpretation of the Thors hammer headlamps, which open to reveal a set of high-definition units that better illuminate the road at […]

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LISTEN SHOW NOTES01:00 – Background and Starting Out04:00 – Joining Bertone05:25 – Design Management07:20 – Projects and Concepts at Bertone09:45 – Moving to Peugeot12:00 – The Language Barrier13:15 – Peugeot projects14:00 – i-Cockpit and Peugeot Design Vision15:47 – Ergonomic Priorities16:40 – The Role of the Screen18:25 – The New 30819:00 – User Interface – Buttons and Screens20:50 – User Experience21:45 – Architectural influence23:40 – Transitional Phase24:00 – Natural Interface26:00 – Management Style27:00 – Problem Solving and Anticipating Problems28:00 – Managing […]

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There have been – as previously reported – many changes taking place within design at FCA Group’s European design facility since the FCA and PSA merger at the start of the year. Besides the appointment of Francois Leboine to head the Fiat-Abarth brands and the welcome announcement of the revival of the Lancia brand (which will now be led by Stellantis Chief Design Officer Jean-Pierre Ploué), it has now been confirmed that Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos will be the new Head of […]

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The electric car is no longer an environmentalists’ token. With plans to end the sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles in the UK, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands by 2030 (Norway will bring in a ban in 2025 and France has a 2040 ban in the pipeline) electric vehicles will be the way forward – quite literally – in the not-too-distant future. Many manufacturers are having to jump in with both feet, sink or swim. And that’s the role […]

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Mahindra Group has announced the appointment of Pratap Bose as the Executive Vice President and Chief Design Officer to lead its newly formed Global Design organization. The new Global Design organization, expected to be headquartered in the UK, aims to ‘renew Mahindra’s commitment to reshaping the future of mobility by designing and developing dynamically engineered next-generation authentic products with global appeal’, according to the company press release. Bose, who until recently was Head of Design at Mahindra’s cross-town rival Tata […]

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Ford-Werke GmbH, the German subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company, is looking for an exceptional Interface Design professional. In this role, you must be able to envision the big picture while also rolling up your sleeves to perfect the smallest project details. You will create smart and compelling in-vehicle experiences with a focus on clean and artful design. This involves translating high-level requirements into high-fidelity UI. It also requires communicating ideas with pixel-perfect clarity through prototyping and interactive models. You […]

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Ford-Werke GmbH, the German subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company, is looking for an exceptional Motion Design professional. If you are passionate about the latest user-focused technology, possess a keen eye for elegant, modern design and obsess over the finest details in design and function, this is the opportunity for you. You will be a key member of the forward-looking team that is creating next-level in-vehicle digital experiences. In collaboration with outstanding coders and designers (2D, 3D, UX, UI), you […]

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Ford-Werke GmbH, the German subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company, is looking for an exceptional UX / UI Designer who is experienced at designing and prototyping interaction flows. In this role, you will help create future car interactions and bring them to life using a variety of different tools and techniques. From early concepts click dummies to advanced, precise and complex prototypes for internal and external testing. If you are not a stranger to A/B testing and the code behind […]

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Geely Design Shanghai has shown a new concept car derived from the Chinese carmaker’s ‘Expanding Cosmos’ design philosophy. The Vision Starburst is said to have been created to explore a new and alternative expression of the design philosophy that Geely Auto will harness for future models. “The Expanding Cosmos philosophy serves as a constant inspiration for our designers to discover a new and holistic design language that satisfies our ever-expanding and increasingly diverse range of customers,” says Geely Design Shanghai […]

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Nothing beats being part of positive change. We’re on a truly exciting journey, working together in a fast-paced global environment to break new ground in almost every aspect of our operations. Right now, we have an exciting job opening for you. We are ramping up at the Design department at Volvo Cars. You may be senior in your current designer role but could also be a recent graduate from a well-recognized design university with some experience from the automotive industry looking […]

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Nothing beats being part of positive change. We’re on a truly exciting journey, working together in a fast-paced global environment to break new ground in almost every aspect of our operations. Right now, we have an exciting job opening for you. We are ramping up at the Design department at Volvo Cars. You may be senior in your current designer role but could also be a recent graduate from a well-recognized design university with some experience from the automotive industry looking to […]

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Nothing beats being part of positive change. We’re on a truly exciting journey, working together in a fast-paced global environment to break new ground in almost every aspect of our operations. Right now, we have an exciting job opening for you. We are ramping up at the Design department at Volvo Cars. You may be senior in your current designer role but could also be a recent graduate from a well-recognized design university with some experience from the automotive industry looking […]

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The automotive industry is going through a seismic change. From electric cars to MaaS, the traditional business model is evolving, so too is the public’s perception of the automobile as a machine to carry society away from its problems and provide freedom to the end-user. Arguably, much of what is transpiring around the world is the result of regulation and legislation, all of which is taking place outside of automotive companies themselves and thus beyond their control. But are there […]

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The Czinger 21C is the first whole vehicle demonstration of that technology; a revolutionary hypercar built for the 21st century. This includes what will be the world’s most power-dense production engine at the heart of its, state of the art, hybrid powertrain. Complete running vehicles have been designed and built and have undergone extensive on and off-track testing and development. Czinger Vehicles is embarking on the exciting journey of producing fully homologated and crash-validated vehicles and is looking for a […]

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Coachbuilding has been around since the dawn of the automobile, even before. In the age of horse drawn carriages, wealthy clients would come to a carriage builder and specify what they wanted and craftsmen would set to work developing a vehicle that was tailored to their requests. The practice can be traced all the way back to the mid-1600s. Before mass market production, a car – then very much a luxury product – would be supplied as a rolling chassis, […]

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