The team behind Volvo’s flagship EX90 offer their unique perspectives on the design development of the car
Any good design director will tell you that successful project is the result of good collaboration, not just within the design departments but across related areas of the business. With that in mind, we asked the Volvo team behind the flagship EX90 to talk about their role in the project.
Car Design News: Please can you explain what the key was to a successful collaboration between design and engineering?
Maria Järdhult: With an all-new electrical platform there were many challenges, everyone had things they wanted this car to achieve with good opportunity for innovation on a new platform. We listened to understand what each department wanted to achieve to find a perfect balance without compromising design ; the key is to come together and ensure we work towards same goal…
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