When you think of the automotive industry, what type of career paths come to mind? Dealership salesperson, engineer, plant worker, maybe even marketer. But, what about the role of artist? It likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, the automotive industry is a great place for artists to spread their creative wings.
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Tag Archives: Product Design Office
My Recipe for Design
Ralph Gilles is the Chief Design Officer at Stellantis I’m no master chef, by any means. But I like to think I grill a mean steak. My ingredients are simple: the right cut and the right spices – in the right amounts. Car design is a little like that. At Stellantis, I feel like I’ve
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It’s All About Color
La Shirl Turner is the Head of Color and Materials Some might think that horsepower, technology or heated seats are the most important feature on a vehicle. But, to me and my team, it’s all about color. You might ask, why does color matter? No matter the vehicle, it’s the first thing you notice. Color
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IT’S ON AGAIN — SKETCH BATTLE RETURNS!
Once is not enough, so we’re back at it for an all-new Sketch Battle – SEMA Edition! In honor of this year’s virtual SEMA360 SEMA Show, FCA Head of Design Ralph Gilles and Head of Ram Truck and Mopar Design Mark Trostle challenge you to create the ultimate Mopar SEMA concept vehicle. Just like last
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Hispanic Designer Ludwin Cruz shares his passion for art and design in and out of FCA
As a communications professional for FCA, I have the unique opportunity to meet and interview some of the most interesting talents our company employs. This past January, I was able to meet Ludwin Cruz, senior creative designer at FCA North America, for a tour of his work space at the Product Design Office. Cruz and
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FCA Community: Bringing the Magic of Cars to Local Children’s Hospital
A once colorless sign, depicting only a meticulously drawn truck in the center and the words “Caden’s Car Show,” was quickly filled with hand prints of various sizes and colors. The event, known as Caden’s Car Show in honor of Caden, a congenital heart disease patient at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan,
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Rev up the passion, memories at FCA Design cars and coffee
What car did you first learn how to drive? Or ride in the back seat on a road trip that still brings back memories? Or was the first one you bought on your own? Or wish you hadn’t sold or wrecked? Or hope that you’ll own someday? Few things in life create as strong an
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