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What do Chinese calligraphy, the power of an awakening lion and a 2030 SUV have in common? They’re all part of the inspiration behind Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd.’s new global design competition, inviting emerging designers to reimagine the M-HERO 917. With mentorship from industry professionals, internship opportunities and the potential to see standout concepts developed further, the competition offers a valuable route from design education into the automotive industry. In this feature we explore the thinking behind the initiative, the creative brief and how Dongfeng is connecting with the next generation of automotive design talent. Read the full story - link in the comments. #CarDesign #AutomotiveDesign #DesignTalent #Dongfeng

“Could we do magic?” That was one of the questions Bentley put to DCA Design International. At its Warwick studios, DCA brings together designers, engineers and model makers to turn ambitious ideas into working prototypes. And what happens when those ideas are put to the test can be just as interesting as the concepts themselves. We dive inside DCA to explore its hands-on approach to innovation, the craft behind its automotive projects and why making things real remains central to its design philosophy. Read the full story - link in the comments! #CarDesign #AutomotiveDesign #DesignInnovation

One seat. Hundreds of components. A focused approach to EV design. Japanese startup KG Motors is developing mibot, an ultra-compact, single-seat EV built around everyday, short-distance journeys. Nearly 80% of its parts were designed in-house, with Autodesk Fusion used for almost all of those components. The development process is equally worth exploring. Teams use cloud-based collaboration and shared 3D data to connect component design, engineering analysis and supplier coordination. Design, engineering and prototyping progress in parallel, supporting ongoing refinement. For automotive design and engineering leaders, mibot offers a practical case study in aligning a precise mobility brief with vehicle packaging, digital tools and cross-functional expertise. Where could this approach create value in your own development process? Read the full story - link in the comments! #AutomotiveDesign #ElectricVehicles #DigitalManufacturing

Can automotive leather be more sustainable without compromising luxury? RINO MASTROTTO’s new HEARTH leather is exploring exactly that - bringing a material developed in the world of fashion into automotive interiors, with a significantly reduced water footprint. The leather uses 91% less water during retanning, dyeing and fatliquoring compared with conventional bovine leather production - saving nearly 38 litres of water per square metre. An independent comparative life-cycle assessment also found lower carbon, freshwater eutrophication and ecotoxicity impacts. But sustainability is only part of the challenge. HEARTH has also been developed to meet automotive requirements for durability, safety, comfort, colour and the tactile qualities expected from premium interiors. Discover how material innovation could help reshape the future of automotive interiors. Read the full partner content from Rino Mastrotto on our website now: https://lnkd.in/e3uf9G3Q #AutomotiveDesign #CMF #InteriorDesign #Sustainability #Materials #AutomotiveInteriors

"Can you call it a rebirth?" McLaren's new 6GT leads our latest episode of 'This Month in Car Design' is out now. The team discuss the new direction Kemal Curic and David R. Woodhouse have taken the brand - and of course Lucy Abbott brought some poll results... Listne now! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d-CU7SFh Youtube: https://lnkd.in/dBU4pM28 Apple: https://lnkd.in/dn4jzJ3c #podcast #CDNPodcast #ThisMonthinCarDesign #McLaren #McLaren6GT Freddie Holmes James McLachlan Lucy Abbott Abel Sampson Angela Yang Mark Buller

In July's episode of 'This Month in Car Design', we review our recent trip to Goodwood. Listen to the full episode now! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUFC95_F Apple: https://lnkd.in/eTuZqfZi Youtube: https://lnkd.in/ecVujsyS #ThisMonthInCarDesign #Podcast #Ferrari #FerrariLuce #Goodwood #GoodwoodFOS