The end of an era. What a portfolio of cool cars. Image Unavailable, Please Login Jaguar today announced that Ian Callum, Director of Design, is to leave his position at the company after two decades heading up Jaguar Design. Julian Thomson, currently Creative Design Director, has been appointed to the role of Director of Design, effective 01 July Jaguar’s Ian Callum to leave role of Director of Design after 20 years Award-winning saloon, sports car and SUV designs have transformed Jaguar’s vehicle range Julian Thomson promoted to Director of Design, effective 01 July 2019 Ian to continue to work with Jaguar as a Design Consultant Since joining Jaguar in 1999, Ian has built a world-class creative design team, established a new design philosophy and revived the range with award-winning designs. These include F-TYPE – Jaguar’s first two-seater sports car since the iconic E-type – the XE, XF and XJ saloons, and the marque’s first SUVs – F-PACE, E-PACE and most recently the all-electric I-PACE, which in April was crowned 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year and World Green Car. I have had an incredible career at Jaguar. One of my biggest highlights was creating XF because it represented the beginning of a new era moving Jaguar from tradition to contemporary design – it was a significant turning point in our story. Designing the F-TYPE was a dream come true for me, and I-PACE was an opportunity to create something hugely innovative that would really challenge the perception of Jaguar – and its success is testament to just how far the brand has come. I came into this role with a mission to take Jaguar design back to where it deserved to be. It has taken 20 years, but I believe I have achieved what I set out to do. Given the strength of both our products and the design team I feel that now is the right time to move on, both personally and professionally, and explore other design projects. Designing Jaguar cars was a lifelong dream for me and I’m delighted to remain involved as a consultant for the brand. I have worked closely with Julian Thomson for 18 years – he is a hugely talented designer and absolutely the right person to lead Jaguar design into its next chapter. IAN CALLUM JAGUAR DIRECTOR OF DESIGN Ian spent the first 12 years of his career at Ford Design Studios, moving on to become Chief Designer of TWR Design, where he was responsible for the Aston Martin DB7, Vanquish and DB9. Widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost automotive design talents, in 2005 Ian was awarded the title of Royal Designer for Industry from the RSA. In 2014 he received the Minerva Medal – the highest accolade bestowed by the Chartered Society of Designers, awarded for a lifetime’s achievement in design. The contribution Ian Callum has made to Jaguar’s industry-leading design reputation cannot be over-stated. Ian stands for the most forward-thinking, rule-breaking and emotive approach to automotive design. He has created a new Jaguar design language – and his passion for Jaguar has seen the range completely transformed during his 20 years in charge. Innovative, beautiful, future-facing and true to our pioneering heritage, Jaguar’s current and award-winning cars are testament to Ian’s dedication – you can see his ‘signature’ in each and every one. In my view, the World Car Design of the Year winning F-TYPE, F-PACE and I-PACE – true game changers – are perhaps his greatest achievements. I believe they will be future icons. Both personally, and on behalf of everyone at Jaguar, I would like to thank Ian for all he has done, and I am delighted he has committed to continue to be Jaguar’s brand ambassador as a design consultant. I’d also like to congratulate Julian in his new position as Director of Design. Now is Julian’s time to shape his team, and the next generation of Jaguars. I am excited about the future for Jaguar, and Julian continuing the brand’s position as a world-leader in automotive design. PROF. DR RALF SPETH JAGUAR LAND ROVER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER As Creative Design Director, Julian Thomson has been responsible for establishing the future strategic design direction for the brand. Since joining Jaguar in 2000, he has overseen the development of the design concepts for the entire current product range. Julian began his career at Ford in Dunton, England, before moving to Lotus, where he became Head of Design, then Chief of Exteriors at Volkswagen Group's Concept Design Centre. I'm honoured to take up the position of Director of Design, Jaguar. It will be a great privilege to lead such a talented team, and continue to build on our success. Automotive design has always been fast moving, but today it is changing at a rate faster than ever before. I'm passionate about ensuring Jaguar Design leads that change, and the cars that will drive our future. Jaguar today announced that Ian Callum, Director of Design, is to leave his position at the company after two decades heading up Jaguar Design. Julian Thomson, currently Creative Design Director, has been appointed to the role of Director of Design, effective 01 July http://www.facebook.com/Jaguar - Twitter: http://twitter.com/Jaguar - Instagram: http://instagram.com/Jaguar - YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/JaguarCars NOTES TO EDITORS About Jaguar Jaguar’s heritage of elegant design and breathtaking performance has excited and delighted the world for 80 years. Today’s world-class Jaguar family comprises the award-winning XE, XF and XJ saloons, the dramatic F-TYPE sportscar, the F-PACE performance crossover – the fastest-selling Jaguar ever, the new E-PACE compact performance SUV and now I-PACE, the all-electric performance SUV that puts Jaguar at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution Ian Callum's Career in Cars: 1984 Ford RS200 Rally Car 2003 Jaguar RD6 Concept 1989 Ford Ghia Via concept 2005 Jaguar XK 1989 Ford Escort Cosworth 2007 Jaguar XF / CXF / Sportbrake 1993 Aston Martin DB7 2009 Jaguar XJ 1996 Volvo C70 2010 Jaguar C-X75 Concept 1997 Ford Puma 2012 Jaguar F-TYPE Convertible 1997/8 Nissan R390 GT1 Le Mans 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (C-X16) 1998 / 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish / Project Vantage 2014 Jaguar XE 2000 Aston Martin AM305 2015 Jaguar F-PACE (C-X17) 2001 Jaguar R Coupe Concept 2017 Jaguar E-PACE 2003 Aston Martin DB9 2018 Jaguar I-PACE (I-PACE Concept)
Image Unavailable, Please Login Almost at the edge of perception, but "tightening" the lights does make a slight difference
Lambo concept car. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login https://www.netcarshow.com/lamborghini/2019-huracan_sterrato_concept/?fbclid=IwAR3CTpLHFPceneALh1aJOrqDvoENiNDT4lxdMbCF6NMnY2cKe8V7WscoLcA
This livery aside, the Huracan is such a fantastic design. And it's pretty darn fun to drive. I love the consistency of the geometry, both inside and out. This one is a bit silly, but I guess it's supposed to be.
I still like the ones they did. They're still a nod to the circular theme, just topped and tailed to create the rounded squares. It makes the rear end look sleeker and wider instead of taller and squat. Edit: also, I'm glad they did away with that inverted L-shape for rear running lights/reflectors. Straight lines look faster. All the best, Andrew.
This is interesting! We've talked quite a bit about hood heights and pedestrian strikes before. Volvo is apparently introducing an external pedestrian air bad. Other manufacturers are also experimenting with frontal external air bags to soften crashes. Audi on the A8 is employing a stance shifting maneuver to direct more forces to the main frame of the car. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login https://www.foxnews.com/auto/external-airbags-could-turn-cars-into-pufferfish-for-safety
Image Unavailable, Please Login New look of the "prancing horse" emblem on the steering wheel of SF90 Stradale (on the left). It is a good idea but that thick yellow contour line makes the lower horse's leg look a bit weird to me. Moreover, the cavallino has lost its eye. Poor cavallino
I was looking at those images as well. They appear to be simplifying the logo. Not sure the rationale though. Been through similar exercises many times. Usually my gut feel is ‘don’t mess with the logo’. But sometimes designers can’t help themselves.
I actually like these types of concepts. I will say Giugario already did this BETTER with a Gallardo years ago.
Let's try this: (original photo is on top) Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Which one would you prefer on your personal SF90 Stradale's steering wheel? ;-)
Cool stuff from the latest Dean's garage: http://www.deansgarage.com/2019/john-houlihans-timex-designs/
Toyota showcases some of its EV work and bringing Subaru, Suzuki, and Mazda to the party: Image Unavailable, Please Login To everybody’s surprise, Toyota even gave a peek at the future models, and lined them up in the back of the room. “Normally, clay models made for internal studies are not made public, but we’d like you to know the progress we’ve made,” said Terashi. Toyota even made its Chief Designer Simon Humphries available, who expressed his love for EVs, because they offer a much longer wheelbase and the big tires designers adore. He also expressed his designer-disdain for “the autonomous stuff they are putting on cars around the worlds, those big radar and lidar things, that’s got to go.” https://www.thedrive.com/tech/28424/toyota-subaru-suzuki-and-mazda-throw-their-combined-16-million-might-behind-bevs
From Lincoln to..........Nissan? https://www.cardesignnews.com/david-woodhouse-moves-to-nissan-design-america/38477.article
Wonder what Nissan really offered or if something at Ford happened to make his career hit a brick wall. Whatever it was, considering all the horrific Nissan designs for way too long, this can't be bad for Nissan.
He becomes a Vice President of Design Nissan/Infinity North America. Not a bad job by any stretch of the imagination.
Just came across this 70 yr old film by GM Design. If you can get past the music and the dramatic narration, the message still resonates today. It was and still is about beauty & design as well as function. Ask the crowd up in the SP90 Forum 'In 1949, Harley Earl introduced the film, produced by GM Photographic and named Styling The Motor Car. This film presents how Harley Earl saw the process of creating a car and the work of the design divisions of the car companies.'
