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About Car Design News
Since 1999, Car Design News (CDN) has been the leading platform for the professional automotive design community, providing exclusive access and inspiration for all facets of car design, including exterior, interior, materials, UX, and advanced design and engineering. With breaking news and interviews, beautiful print – including Interior Motives and the annual Car Design Review book – the industry’s leading awards, networking and conferences, CDN brings the entire design community together.
Target Group
- Car Designers(interior and exterior): Car Design News(CDN) features in-depth interviews, trend analysis and reporting on aesthetics, aerodynamics, material and technological innovation, functionality and showcases of the latest design tools. CDN tells you all you need to know about the automotive design industry.
- UX designers: CDN focuses on the evolution of UX within car design, covering the design teams focusing on intuitive user interactions, ergonomic design, and seamless technology integration to enhance safety, functionality, and overall driving experience.
- CMF designers: CDN understands the increasing prominence of CMF design in regard to brand identity, user experience and innovation. We report on the latest developments in sustainability, materials, colour trends and finishing to help CMF designers stay ahead of the game.
Car Design News have two publications that look to reach out the design community. They are:
Car Design Review: An annual publication that highlights the most significant car designs and innovations of the year, featuring in-depth analyses, interviews with industry leaders, and insights into the future of car design.
Interior Motives Magazine: A leading magazine focusing on automotive interior design, offering detailed case studies, interviews with top designers, and cutting-edge analysis of interior trends and innovations in both concept and production vehicles.
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Event
Car Design News hosts a range of events focused on automotive design, including Car Design Dialogues in various global locations, DESIGN4PRODUCTION, and multiple design nights in Milan and Geneva. These events offer networking opportunities, discussions on industry trends, and insights from leading designers and manufacturers. The CDN People Awards recognise outstanding contributions in car design.
Click here to register or to find out more about our events
Digital
Car Design News provides a comprehensive digital platform featuring the latest news, reviews, and insights on automotive design. It offers exclusive interviews with top designers, detailed analyses of new car models, trend reports, and coverage of global design events. Additionally, it includes multimedia content such as videos, podcasts, and webinars to engage and inform professionals in the automotive design industry.
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Editorial
Car Design News stands as the premier online portal dedicated exclusively to automotive design professionals. From the drawing board to the showroom, we connect and inform designers, engineers, and manufacturers across the entire automotive design spectrum, encompassing OEMs, suppliers, and independent design firms.
James McLachlan - Editor, Car Design News
Commercial
Our focus is not just on gathering an audience, but on engaging them in a way that amplifies your commercial message
Mark Buller Head of Commercial