At Hot Wheels, Brian Benedict and the designers are always thinking of every scale model as a full-size car. Even a fantasy car, no matter how crazy it is, they don't want to design something that looks fake. Of course, turning a toy into a real, life-size car is every kid's dream come true.
When your life is on the line every workday, this can affect one's perspective. How does racing influence design, and what excites Louis Delertz and Jordan Taylor off the track? Our exclusive interview provides a glimpse into the thoughts of these two race car drivers.
With the passing of design legend and visual futurist Syd Mead, AutoDesignO is honoring him by sharing his interview from the summer 2010. Enjoy Syd's creative take on visual futurism, design, and engineering.
"Well, what do you want the RDX to look like?" Well, I want it to look like an NSX," says Dave Marek. Sadly, reality derails that idea, but we can always dream! Marek enlightens us on Acura's design and racing at the AGPLB.
Sato's mesmerizing accident occurs during the Indy car practice just inches away from me, and small shards slip past the wall and chain link fence, peppering plastic and other material down beyond the safety perimeter. He's lucky to be in one piece!
The exhibit space for Aria Group isn’t filled with special effects, giant screens, or a massive homage to a movie franchise. Nope. The Aria is garnering attention the old-fashion way!
"I played with Hot Wheels as a kid, my first toys were Hot Wheels - my first car was the Hot Wheels. You know, it's always really nice to come full circle working in the industry." - Adam Berry
You don't know what's happening in your brain. But, it sets up a catalyst for all sorts of creativity. And I think when you see the freedom in toys... I'm witness to this, you see direct effect on vehicles like this!
UPDATE: Zootopia wins the 2017 Oscar & the Golden Globe for Best Animated Picture! When the need arose for automotive designs for the animals in the movie, J Mays was the natural choice. Here's the AutoDesignO exclusive interview with Mr. Mays.