Issue no. 274 summary
Cover story Toyota FT-Me, pocket revolution
City cars are under scrutiny. They are seen more and more as a force for disruption, and local authorities are being increasingly obliged to take restrictive measures to ease traffic congestion. While urban mobility issues have been in the spotlight for years, recent studies have focused on exploring innovative alternatives with the aim of… by Edoardo Nastri
Design story Alpine A390, first time SUV
Alpine has pulled a fast one. Meaning that, for the first time in its history, which began in 1955 and has now reached the prestigious milestone of seventy years, it’s having a go at creating an SUV. An electric one, no less, as announced during the launch of Renault Group’s zero-emissions strategy… by Francesco Barontini
Design story GFG Peralta S, sheer audacity
Giugiaro says it was an act of courage. Because when he proposed to Carlos Peralta that he create an exclusive supercar, even he could not have imagined such an extraordinary outcome. It was March 2024 and Giugiaro had been invited to Pastejé, Mexico, where every year Peralta – a magnate heading up a large industrial group… by Silvia Baruffaldi
Special feature Ford Transit 60th Anniversary, modular design
Is designing a van like the Transit like designing a car? Yes and no. It is from a strictly technical and, if you will, procedural standpoint: sketches, then on to the computer and models, with one eye on aerodynamics and the other on surface treatment, working with headlights and sculpted shapes as with cars… by Fabio Galvano
Design story Geely M9, beyond the six-seater SUV
When the Geely Galaxy M9 made its global debut in Milan, it wasn’t just the unveiling of a new vehicle—it was the culmination of a design process driven by spatial logic and realized through cross-cultural collaboration.…
Design story SAIC MG Cyber X, a toy for urban adventures
With its squared-off lines, bold presence and broad visual appeal, the Cyber X marks a bold new direction for MG, uncharted waters for the Chinese SAIC Group. “It’s a planet-wide city adventure toy”, says Jozef Kabaň, Vice President of SAIC Design… by Edoardo Nastri
Meet the designer Gorden Wagener, when design shapes emotions
“What’s it like working for the world’s most famous luxury brand? A real challenge”. Gorden Wagener joined Mercedes-Benz in 1997 and his career has gone from strength to strength ever since. Today, he is Chief Design Officer of the German group, but he swears that “my passion for this job is as strong as it was on my very first day”… by Edoardo Nastri
Design story Lynk & Co 08, when style is digital
Great opportunities can emerge from dire circumstances. “The genesis of the Lynk & Co 08 happened during the early days of the pandemic lockdown,” explains Stefan Rosen, President at Lynk & Co Design. “There was no other option: we had to do everything remotely. It seemed impossible, but…by Edoardo Nastri
Design story GMA Protolab, where beauty takes shape
Si dice che i numeri non abbiano anima, ma nel trasformare un progetto digitale, che si affida a sequenze numeriche per tracciare volumi in uno spazio virtuale, in un oggetto solido ci vogliono cura e sensibilità artigianali. Ed è su questo concetto che nasce e si sviluppa l’attività di GMA ProtoLab, azienda… by Filippo Einaudi
Concept vehicle CASE Impact, working in safety
Innovation moves apace, even in the world of heavy machinery. That’s the spirit behind CASE Construction Equipment’s latest creation: the Impact concept, a compact wheel loader powered by a fully electric powertrain. In addition… by Francesco Barontini
Boat&Design Francesco Paszkowski, explorer yacht, the future is here
“The designer profession demands to keep one’s antennae up, to capture and perceive trends and signals that come from the world around us. For this reason, and added to this, it’s important to work closely with young people…”. Francesco Paszkowski is one of the distinguished names in contemporary yacht design… by Luca Sordelli
School IED Torino-Dallara, unconventional approach
Sharp lines that slice through the air, a lightweight structure to guarantee peak performance, interiors designed like an extension of the human body. The six sports cars designed by third-year students on the Transportation Design course… by Marta Cinti