The ArtCenter Design Invitational is at its core the event previously entitled the ‘Car Classic’. The school launched this 25 years ago, in 2001. This brings together current students, alumni, and industry professionals. Plus, the school hosts world-class samples of transportation.
ArtCenter College of Design Presents the 2026 Design Invitational, a celebration of transportation design excellence with a special focus on Italian Design. The popular event returns to Pasadena on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Beatles last performed live at their Apple Corps headquarters on January 30, 1969. Parked below was a Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2. Sir Paul McCartney was particularly seduced by the allure of the Italian.
Lamborghini is by definition one of the most iconic models in the company’s history and of the automotive world in general - the Lamborghini Countach. Still, as dynamic as before.
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"... An ideal fit to lead the Genesis Advanced Design Studio, and his insight will be instrumental for the development of each of our upcoming projects including both advanced and production designs,” says Luc Donckerwolke, Chief Design Officer.
SVJ 63 Roadster, the most exclusive open top Aventador ever produced: a collaboration between Lamborghini’s design and Ad Personam teams, shown at Pebble Beach along with the Huracán EVO GT Celebration: A homage to the American race victories.
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