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.
NEWS
LA Auto Show 2025 is the Future of Mobility
This year’s show introduces new attractions along with the return of fan-favorite experiences. 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show®, returning to the LA Convention Center from November 21 to 30, 2025.
GM’s New Advanced Design/Tech in Pasadena
UPDATE on the October 22, 2025 design studio fire: General Motor's $71 million investment in new 149,000-square-foot technology campus will significantly expand GM abilities in design and innovation.
Nissan Says Good-Bye to NDA in La Jolla
Nissan is reshaping its Global Design Operations into five agile hubs that harness new technologies and creative energy to deliver faster, smarter, and more connected design solutions. Good-bye NDA and hello Studio Six.
ARTICLES
Dave Marek Retires From Honda – Don’t Be Me
Nothing great lasts forever. Dave Marek officially retiring from his role as an Executive Advisor of American Honda R&D is clearly proof of that. Where does that leave this OEM? What words of advice does Marek share with his successor? 'Don't be me... be you.'
LAAS 2025 – A Picture’s Worth 1,000 Words
Did Automobility LA / LA Auto Show 2025 live up to expectation set by years past? LAAS 2025 still showcased enough product and various display to keep it interesting. Those that came to play did rule the day. Think of it as one part auto show, and one part county fair.
The Future of the LA Auto Show
Over the decades, the LA area has been a leader in trends, and autos are no exception. This is the reason that nearly every significant car company has a design studio in California. The 2025 LA Auto Show provides a showcase for designs of every shape and style, good or bad.
