Podcasts
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. Our special guests include industry leaders from the world’s largest manufacturers and mobility design pioneers.
S02 EP03: Culture and Diversity: Key Influences on Car Design in California
Join David Woodhouse, VP at Nissan Design America, and Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus, for a captivating exploration of how car design is shaped by cultural diversity and regional influences. Discover why California stands out as a unique mobility hub in a global context.
S02 EP02: California Design Gold Rush
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.
S02 EP01: California Dreaming: The Creative Surge in Car Design
Broadcasting from the heart of New Port Beach, California, this episode delves into the unique aspects of Californian car design and its influence on the global automotive industry. We dive deep into the evolution of car design, exploring how it was then and how it is now. Chris discusses what he believes is missing in modern automotive design and offers a nostalgic yet forward-looking perspective on the industry's future. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a design legend who is seldom seen in interviews.
S01 EP03: Diversity in exterior design teams
Anne Forschner, BMW New Class InCar & NonCar Experiences, 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 EP02: Authentic Leadership: Becoming a role model
Claudia Braun former head of CMF design for Rivian, Volvo, Polestar, Porsche, and Merced, now part of our Consulting team here at Konzepthaus dives deeper into the topic of Authentic Leadership and Becoming a role model. She recounts her 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 shares her struggles to establish her leadership style while remaining authentic amidst professional pressures.
S01 EP01: A generational shift in mindset and female leadership
Amy 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 envolving automotive design departments.
EP 68: How Infrastructure and Design shape the Future of our Spaces – moderated by Chris Bangle
The cityscapes and the environment are changing rapidly. Digital influences and new designs are shaping a new image of a modern metropolis.
This is about exploring how design reacts to these changes and how it affects the vehicles around us. The panel is hosted by BMW Designer Chris Bangle.
EP 67: The Impact of Design on Mobility in Politics, Culture, Economy and Responsibility – moderated by Christopher Butt
What is the influence of design on the perception of cultures, and how does design affect politics? The way we will move in the future will be guided by other factors than simply an OEM. How will new players like cities creatively react to these challenges? The panel is hosted by Christopher Butt, critic and writer at Design Field Trip.
EP 66: Design & Technology – More than just a product – moderated by Martin Groschwald
Mobility design is more than just the sum of technologies. It strives to create experiences that appeal to all the senses and create an emotional connection between man and machine in the long term. How user-centred products are created from technologies is the focus of the expert panel.