Rethinking Luxury in Automotive Design
16 April 2024 |
Rossocorsa Milano Centro –
Maserati Official Dealer,
Milan, Italy
#CDNMilan
Rethinking Luxury in Automotive Design
16 April 2024 | Rossocorsa Milano Centro – Maserati Official Dealer, Milan, Italy
#CDNMilan
Rethinking Luxury in Automotive Design
16 April 2024 | Rossocorsa Milano Centro –
Maserati Official Dealer, Milan, Italy
#CDNMilan
The ideal opportunity for car designers to explore beyond the automotive industry
Join us in Milan for the second exclusive design night at the Maserati Showroom on 16 April 2024. Taking place during the Salone del Mobile, we will discuss the evolving definition of luxury in the automotive design world. As we navigate the intersection of opulence, sustainability trends, and cutting-edge technology, we delve into a pivotal question: How is the notion of luxury in automotive design transforming?
Car Design News together with an expert panel will explore the dynamic landscape of luxury in the automotive industry, questioning how it compares to other sectors like fashion, interiors and fine jewellery and watches. Learn from the best in the field as we uncover lessons and inspirations that transcend industry boundaries.
Premier Partner
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Partner
Established in 1832, reimagined in 2021.
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Pangea is a global leather supplier to the world’s leading automotive brands, providing material solutions that drive the future of natural interiors.
Headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Pangea serves its customers on four continents with nearly 3,500 team members. For more information, visit pangeamade.com, and follow us on LinkedIn
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Discussion Points
2024 Expert Panel
Klaus Busse
Head of Design, Maserati
Speaker
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BIO
After a decade working at Chrysler’s design studio in Michigan, Busse headed to Italy in 2015 to take on a new role as head of design for Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Maserati. He eventually moved into more of a focussed role at Maserati, but also Jeep Europe and – very important – Stellantis Design Studio where most recently he has overseen models like the MC20 and MCXtrem. An experienced designer, Busse is well respected by his peers in the car industry and beyond.
Peter Widmann
Senior Vice President B2B and Managing Director, Swarovski Mobility
Speaker
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Peter Widmann is Senior Vice President B2B and Managing Director, Swarovski Mobility. With more than 20 years of experience in the consumer and luxury industry, his remit includes leading Swarovski’s global collaborations with renowned brands and designers and bringing the Swarovski lifestyle to the automotive business. He is passionate about the innovative use of crystal as a functional, as well as a decorative, component in interior and exterior design for premium and luxury cars.
Gaia Crippa
Head of Materials Innovation,Chris Lefteri Design
Speaker
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Gaia is the head of materials innovation at Chris Lefteri Design, a world-recognised studio that aims to change the way designers think about materials. With a degree in Industrial Design and a Master’s degree in Design and Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, Gaia has developed a profound comprehension of materials and their manufacturing processes. In her role, Gaia has collaborated with leading companies and automotive brands across Europe, the US, and Asia, developing CMF strategies that weave together narrative and material innovations.
James McLachlan
Editor, Car Design News
Moderator
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BIO
James McLachlan is editor of Car Design News, Interior Motives and Car Design Review writing, commissioning and editing the editorial output across digital and print. A design journalist for 14 years, James is interested in the intersection between car design, urban planning, technology and culture.
Venue
Date: April 16th 2023
During Milano Design Week
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Location: Rossocorsa Milano Centro – Maserati Official Dealer
Viale di Porta Vercellina, 16, 20123 Milano
Location: Rossocorsa Milano Centro – Maserati Official Dealer
Viale di Porta Vercellina, 16, 20123 Milano
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Agenda
2023 Highlights
Testimonials
Thank you for organising a brilliant event here in Milan on Tuesday. I had a great time, it was wonderful to meet you in person and reconnect with so many colleagues and friends.
Florian Seidl, Design Manager, R&D Department Lavazza Group
Florian Seidl, Design Manager, R&D Department Lavazza Group
What a Car Design Night thank you, Car Design News for the invitation. Creme de la creme of a design world under same roof and lively discussions.
Kostas, Stylidis CEO and founder at Intended Future, Scientific Advisor at Geely Design Center
Kostas, Stylidis CEO and founder at Intended Future, Scientific Advisor at Geely Design Center
Wonderful to keep the tradition alive and the Milano occasion is more than perfect in lieu of the vanishing car shows! CDN is a fabulous and generous host and it was wonderful to see so many old friends!
Chris Bangle, Managing Director, Chris Bangle Associates SRL
Chris Bangle, Managing Director, Chris Bangle Associates SRL
I want to thank Car Design News for organizing another great Design Night the other day in Milan! What I loved about this event was that it was not only about car design. Milan and the furniture fair are a great inspiration for all of us and it is time to mix all creatives. So, I believe it was a first. I thank you for that and can only encourage you to continue to do so. Obviously, it was also a fun night and that was not a first! So, thank you and till next time.
Pierre Leclercq, Head of Design, Citroen
Pierre Leclercq, Head of Design, Citroen
It was a lovely party, and the mood's always great!
Patrick Arkenbosch, Creative Design Manager, Hyundai Europe
Patrick Arkenbosch, Creative Design Manager, Hyundai Europe
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