Issue no. 271 summary
IT&Design CES 2025, Substance and tangible technology The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas remains a strategic milestone for technology, setting the direction for the digital industry at the start of each year through its trends and products. Alongside smartphones, computers and robots, the automobile and its evolution maintain a significant presence. In numerous previous editions, CES has witnessed its… by Mario Cianflone
Cover story Fiat Grande Panda, funky functionality
At the Stellantis Style Centre in Via Plava, Turin, the atmosphere is that of the never-to-be-repeated occasion. At the entrance, as if Giugiaro himself had just laid down his pencil, stands a red Panda from 1980, its legacy soon to become apparent. The climate is vibrant and enthusiastic… by Silvio jr Suppa
Meet the designer Mitja Borkert, a positive obsession
Working your dream job is a privilege, but when the aspiration of becoming a car designer materializes at one of the most prestigious automotive brands, you can truly say you’ve hit the mark. Mitja Borkert, 50, has been Lamborghini’s Head of Design since 2016… by Edoardo Nastri
Technology Granstudio/Lightyear, the power of the sun
Charging anxiety, short range and costs that are still too high. If electric mobility is struggling to gain a foothold in many countries around the world, the reasons lie with accessibility and the idea of convenience that has always been associated with using a car. Which is why companies are looking for innovative solutions to…by Edoardo Nastri
Design story Renault Twingo Prototype, an emoji for the city
From concept to prototype the step was – apparently – very short. Twingo concept at the Paris Motor Show – October 2024 – and Twingo prototype already at the Brussels Motor Show, January 2025. Three months. A record? The truth is that the concept was ready almost a…by Fabio Galvano
Design innovation TUC.technology, a universal language
Design is the external expression of a brand’s identity and its technology. The advancement of plug-in hybrid technology has significantly increased travel distance to over 1,400 kilometers, but it has also brought a number of design challenges…by Filippo Einaudi
Trend Small EVs, pocket-sized design, utmost creativity
Compact, nimble, colourful and with shapes often inspired by legendary models of the past. City cars are back in the design spotlight, reimagined with electric power as CO2 emission regulations dictate…by Edoardo Nastri
Design story Zeekr 7X, 7GT, Mix, hidden energy
Numbers should not confuse. 007 or 7? The answer, in the case of Zeekr, is simple: 007 in China and 7 in Europe, where the Chinese number is blocked by a copyright linked to a certain James Bond. In any case, it is an important number, because the declination of the 7 family represents with the Mix MPV the birth of…by Fabio Galvano
Design story DS N°8, the poise of luxury
A word rarely found in the automotive universe flourishes around the N°8, the latest expression of French refinement: poise. An unusual notion that Thierry Metroz, Head of Design at DS, illustrates as “fundamental to ‘the art of travel’, the mission our vehicles propose. In some ways, it consists of… by Silvio jr Suppa
Design story Mazda 6e, innovating in tradition
Designing cars with original solutions has always been one of Mazda’s hallmarks and this obviously extends to design. An approach the Japanese manufacturer has also taken for the 6e, Mazda’s second electric model after the Mx-30, which takes up the legacy of the Mazda 6… by Edoardo Nastri
Boat&Design Yacht design and family feeling
A yacht is first and foremost a living space, an architectural design that has to balance umpteen demands for space, functionality, comfort, panoramic views, privacy, and seamless movement between areas. And as the yacht increases in size, these demands grow proportionately…by Michele Dragoni
School IAAD, originality and consistency
Creativity and strategic vision take material form in innovative ideas that unlock new design and styling perspectives for the future ahead of us. The individual projects developed by third-year students of the IAAD Level One Academic Diploma in Transportation Design…by Marta Cinti