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The Automotive Design Organization


Welcome to AutoDesignO, an organization dedicated to all professionals in the automotive design industry. AutoDesignO encompasses all aspects of the trade providing enhanced business relations and communication, resources for studios, relevant news, special events, and additional global opportunities for members that only an association can provide.

AutoDesignO (the Automotive Design Organization) is a professional association, which is advancing improved access to people, essential information, as well as a culture exchange within the design profession, and beyond the studio walls. The organization strives to expand the presence and prominence of the design industry.

Membership is available to design studios, staff and freelance designers, clay modelers, color and trim, digital design and modeling, fabricators, studio engineers, students, studio design and modeling managers, and similar design professionals, as well as industry suppliers, aftermarket companies, governmental bodies, temp and staffing agencies, media and PR, and other transportation design-related firms and organizations.

 

NEWS NEWS ARTICLES

Automotive Design Studios Envision the 1,000 Pound Car

posted on 08/18/2010

LOS ANGELES - (August 17, 2010) - With consumers seeking to minimize consumption of the earth's resources, auto manufacturers and designers are challenged to meet these growing socio- and economic trends with style and finesse, all while adhering to government and safety regulations.

This year's Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge asks design studios to envision the 1,000 ... Read More

Bentley Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 Editions Unveiled

posted on 08/18/2010

(Pebble Beach, CA) Bentley Motors is displaying the company's new limited-edition Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 models, designed exclusively for the North American market, on the Concept Lawn at the 60th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Both of these new cars combine the legendary performance, luxury and craftsmanship for which the 91-year old Bentley marque is ... Read More

Porsche Announces New Panamera Personalization Program

posted on 08/18/2010

ATLANTA, (Aug. 17 /PRNewswire) -- In September Porsche will begin offering a Panamera Turbo Powerkit that increases engine output to 540 horsepower (standard is 500 horsepower). Other personalization upgrades include a Sport Design Package and the new 20-inch Panamera Sport wheels for the Panamera Turbo and the other Porsche V6- and V8-powered Panamera models.

The Panamera Turbo Powerkit ... Read More

Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept Commemorates Brand's 75th Anniversary

posted on 08/14/2010

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., (Aug. 14 /PRNewswire) -- As part of the year long celebration of Jaguar's 75 Years of Looking Forward, Jaguar Cars design team has created the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project on display at the Pebble Beach Concept Car Lawn this weekend.

The XJ75 Platinum Concept is the company's first demonstration of the design ... Read More

Hagerty Announces Winner of 2010 Young Designer Contest

posted on 08/13/2010

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (Aug. 13 /PRNewswire) -- Hagerty, the world's leading provider of collector car insurance, has announced the winner of its second annual Young Designer Contest, "Designing Your Future." A VIP judging panel selected the winning designer from five finalists on Aug. 12, 2010 in Pebble Beach, Calif. Monica Taeschner, age 15, from Edmonds, Wash. was awarded the ... Read More

Integrated Survivability to Better Protect Armoured Vehicles From Evolving Threats

posted on 08/13/2010

LONDON, (Aug. 12 /PRNewswire) -- To date, the vehicle survivability market was largely driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East; however the gradual drawdown of these military operations is resulting in a shift from combat to stabilization operations. Armoured vehicle procurement across Europe is slowly moving from urgent operational requirement to regular procurement. The experiences gained during active ... Read More

Chicken Feathers and On-Demand Prototyping

posted on 08/03/2010

From Blade Runner to Tron, Syd Mead has shown us years ago what the future of transportation might look like. AutoDesignO spends a few minutes at the Petersen Automotive Museum in an exclusive conversation discussing what we will see next. ... Read More

Dean, Gilles, and von Holzhausen, Design America - Part One

posted on 04/10/2010

A trio of pivotal leaders discuss their thoughts on automotive design. The March 2010 meeting with the Motor Press Guild brings new insight to a packed house. Clay Dean (GM), Ralph Gilles (Dodge), and Franz von Holzhausen (Tesla Motors) discuss everything from what inspires them to the styling of a new generation of autos. ... Read More

Dean, Gilles, and von Holzhausen, Design America - Part Two

posted on 04/10/2010

A trio of pivotal leaders discuss their thoughts on automotive design. The March 2010 meeting with the Motor Press Guild brings new insight to a packed house. Clay Dean (GM), Ralph Gilles (Dodge), and Franz von Holzhausen (Tesla Motors) discuss everything from what inspires them to the styling of a new generation of autos. ... Read More

 
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