Gestalten

S03 E01: How Korean Convenience Shapes Modern Design

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Join us as we dive into the importance of team culture and design education in Korea with Wonkyu Kang, Vice President and Head of the Kia Innovation Group, and uncover how these elements drive innovation and global collaboration in the automotive industry.

S02 E06: 50 years of California Car Design

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Join us as we explore how California has become a vital player in the world of car design together with Ian Cartabiano, and how technology, innovation, and diversity have an influence to the industry.

S02 E05: Car Design Entrepreneurship

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Discover the challenges and opportunities in California's car design studios, the cultural contrasts between European and Californian design philosophies, and why California continues to lead in innovation and creativity, as Martin chats with Nilu27 founder Sasha Selipanov.

S02 E04: The Next Generation of Car Design in California

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Join Martin Groschwald as he chats with Nikita and Iliya Bridan, founders of Oilstainlab, about their journey and the next generation in car design. They discuss innovative projects, teaching experiences, and the evolution and future of car design culture in California.

S02 E02: California Design Gold Rush

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Andre was one of the first to take the step from the old to the new world, leaving Germany to pursue his career in California. Get insights into his journey and insights in our new episode.

S01 E03: Diversity in exterior design teams

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Anne Forschner, BMW New Class InCar & NonCar Experiences at BMW, and Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus delve deeper into the topic of diversity in exterior design teams.

Anne shares her journey as one of the few female exterior designers in the industry. She looks at why there's still a gender gap in exterior design compared to other disciplines such as UX and interiors, due to the competitive nature of this niche.

Tune in to find out why diverse teams are crucial to shaping the future of automotive design and how we can encourage more women to pursue careers in the field.

S01 E02: Authentic leadership: Becoming a role model

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Claudia recounts her remarkable journey navigating a male-dominated industry, discussing challenges such as the lack of female mentors and balancing career aspirations with societal stereotypes around motherhood. As a role model for her children, her team and women in the industry, she candidly shares her struggles to establish her leadership style while remaining authentic amidst professional pressures.

Drawing on her experiences in German and Swedish car design companies, she highlights the influence of Swedish culture on her leadership approach.

S01 E01: A generational shift in mindset and female leadership

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Amy Frascella, former Materiality Director at Jaguar & Land Rover talks about her journey in the automotive design world, navigating a heavily male-dominated industry. From adapting to a non-inclusive environment early in her career to witnessing a shift in leadership mindset, Amy shares personal insights on communicating and collaborating at the executive level, overcoming stereotypes, and finding mentors for personal growth. Join us as she discusses her challenges in evolving automotive design departments.

About this podcast

Launched in 2018, Gestalten has grown to become the authority podcast on automotive design.

Special guests include industry leaders from the world’s largest manufacturers and mobility design pioneers who are pushing boundaries to shape the future of transportation. Listen to live reviews from the show floors of the world’s biggest auto shows, and learn about the design philosophies and career paths of the industry’s top designers and engineers.

by Konzepthaus Consulting GmbH

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