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Influencial Designers Discuss “When Ugly Meets Lovely”

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What makes a design “beautiful”? Ugly? Why do consumers choose one product over another based on appearance and styling?

As part of a viral campaign for the Nissan Cube, Nissan of Europe has asked that same series of questions to several influential Design minds. Hosted by Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic and Nissan Europe Design Director Alfonso Albaisa, the series of videos brings together some of the Design world’s most respected and well-known people to discuss how designs can sometimes polarize opinion.

The above video is based on the London “symposium” and brings in product designer Richard Seymour and graphic designer Morag Myerscough to discuss/debate.

For more videos, click here for the Design Museum’s video page.

[Thanks to Joe D for passing along.]

Reminder: NAIAS Afterglow!

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Category : Events

Join us!

Date: Thursday, January 14th

Time: 7PM EST

Location: Majestic Theatre Restaurant, 4140 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

Link to Facebook Event page: Click Here

52-in-10

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Category : Fetishing

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Have you heard? It’s 2010! Yup, time for the annual New Year’s Resolution promise (that usually is broken by March).

I had to think for a while about what kind of resolution I could make in the automotive world. Normally this time of year my resolution revolves around drinks. In 2009 I had chosen 52 beers in one year — which I happily completed by May. In 2007 I had 52 martinis.

The inevitable dawned on me: 52 unique car drives in a year. As a car designer I found it a natural fit. While many of these will be of the “hey neighbor, can I borrow your 1998 Town & Country for the afternoon” variety, at least I will be able to try all manner of vehicle varieties. I’ll be visiting dealerships along the way to try some newer rides as well.

The goal: 52 test drives of 4-wheeled vehicles in 2010.

The output: short write-ups of said vehicles.

The first will probably be my 2003 Nissan Murano. Expect that this week.

Let the resolution begin!

Site Launch: Driven Mavens

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Category : Fetishing, Websites

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Automotive design tutorial websites are a bit of a rarity in the world. Designer Techniques, ID Sketching, and Car Body Design are probably the most well known of the lot, but none capture the full automotive design experience from start to finish.

Arvind Ramkrishna, CDF’s Contributing Editor and fellow podcaster, noticed the gap. Utilizing his passion for sketching as a driving factor, this week he launched his automotive tutorial and art website Driven Mavens. From start to finish, Arvind (and in the future, guest designers) will showcase the optimal techniques for teaching designers and enthusiasts how to sketch, create, and design vehicles. A sort of “online academy” DM already has a few terrific tutorial videos and will expand to other aspects of the Automitve Design industry down the line.

Join us in giving Arvind a virtual High Five as we celebrate the launch of Driven Mavens!

Follow CDF Live at NAIAS

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Category : Autoshows

Tags: naias, video

We’ll be streaming live from the North American International Auto Show all day. Watch the video above and check back often (or follow our tweets at Twitter.com/kewlrats and Twitter.com/cardesignfetish) to see the show floor and the cars first hand!

Head on over to our UStream page to chat live with us as we view the latest cars and concepts!

2011 Ford Focus

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Category : Big 3, Crit, Design, Fetishing, Production Car

Tags: ford, Ford Focus

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Well the long awaited Ford Focus is here and is going to make an impression. There is definitely a lot to take in with this global (80% common parts) Focus. I think everyone will find areas they like and some they don’t. This design was collaborated on between Europe, United States and Asia and I find myself trying to find who had influence on what part. Overall the one thing I feel is missing on the exterior is “refinement.” There is so much going on and there doesn’t need to be.

Next-Generation Ford Focus

Read on for more……

MINI Beachcomber Concept

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Category : Fetishing

The Mini Beachcomber is a first look at the upcoming Countryman. Just fill the gaping hole in the side and throw some all-seasons on it. This is a bigger Mini that will actually seat four full sized adults and tease you with the thought of going off road. For me this is a welcomed addition and I am excited to see it on the road.

Watch head of MINI Design Gert Hildebrand introduces the Mini Beachcomber.

Some design thoughts and sketches after the jump….

Audi Type C Roadster Pedal Car

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Category : Fetishing, Holiday Gift Guide, Production Car

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Finally an Audi for all the kiddos out there. This $13,000 toy is an awesome replica of a 1936 race car. The roadster contains over 900 pieces with an aluminum body all put together by the Audi toolmaking division. Why do I have a feeling that no kid will ever “drive” one of these. Instead it will be some sort of decoration for someone with way too much money.

[Source: Playgrounder]

2 Weeks Left – 2010 Car Design Calendar

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Category : Concept Car, Design, Holiday Gift Guide, Podcasts, Sketch P*rn

The Limited Edition 2010 Rendered Hope Charity Calendar is about to finish printing. There is only 2 weeks left to order! This year’s calendar has already been a great success and surpassed last year’s sales. The children at the Detroit Children’s Hospital are grateful.

Just a reminder that the calendar is full of transportation artwork from designers across the country and 100% of the profits go to the Children’s Hospital. This will truly be a collectors edition showing Sangyup Lee”s last sketches from GM. He is now Chief Exterior Designer for VW at the Santa Monica Studio.

Click here to order yours today!!

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Press Release after the jump….

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CDF presents NAIAS AfterGlow 2010

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Category : Events, Fetishing

Tags: 2010, autoweek, design forum, naias

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Will you be in Detroit for the annual North American International Auto Show? Will you be at the AutoWeek Design Forum? Join us for a special Happy Hour “After Glow” event at the Majestic Theatre Restaurant in Downtown Detroit! Not far from the Design Forum and Cobo Hall, the event will be filled with music, networking, and great people! Designers, media, professionals and more will be in attendance to share in the great night.

Join us!

Date: Thursday, January 14th

Time: 7PM EST

Location: Majestic Theatre Restaurant, 4140 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

Link to Facebook Event page: Click Here

Influencial Designers Discuss “When Ugly Meets Lovely”

Reminder: NAIAS Afterglow!

52-in-10

Site Launch: Driven Mavens

Follow CDF Live at NAIAS

2011 Ford Focus

MINI Beachcomber Concept

Audi Type C Roadster Pedal Car

2 Weeks Left – 2010 Car Design Calendar

CDF presents NAIAS AfterGlow 2010

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