January 2012
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On a Designer's Desk
This is my desk with some of my precious accessories. What do you have on yours? Would love you to share your pics with us on @wedesignvolvo.
/Anders
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China emerge as design trend setters
Chinese Design has been looked upon as “copy-cats” with a design audience acting rather as followers than leaders. However, with regards to fashion brands like e.g. “SHANGHAI TANG” we believe this is changing. Will young, modern Chinese fashion even spearhead China to actually becoming an influential trend setting marketplace?
Shanghai Tang is an international clothing chain company, founded in...
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More Volvo Ocean Race Inspiration
We took some images when working with the interior design of the Volvo Ocean Race Edition. I think it is pretty clear what elements from the nautical cards and carbon sails of the Volvo Ocean Race ships that inspired me. See more in this post: Designing with Volvo Ocean Race in mind.
/Anders
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At Detroit Auto Show - Jonas Strömberg,...
Jonas Strömberg, interaction designer of the Volvo XC60 plug-in petrol hybrid Concept
What do you work with?
In essence, I’m working on creating a positive user experience for the driver by sorting and designing the information flow in the car. Our main focus is on digital and graphic design. In summary, my colleagues and I design technology that is designed for and around people.
How...
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Meet Lennart – The Expert on Volvo Models
Meet Lennart, the go-to-guy when it comes to licensing a Volvo car. If somewhere in the world, a Volvo is to be produced as a replica model, a toy or included in a computer game like Gran Turismo 5, Lennart makes sure the producer gets everything right and send e.g. CAD-drawings, physical measures or photographs around the world. For example, a factory in China might never have seen a Volvo so...
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What inspires you?
When it comes to designing cars, inspiration comes from everywhere. I have a soft spot for exclusive watches such as Patek Philippe and I’m a dedicated collector of wrist watches. It’s in this collection that I’ve found the inspiration for one of Volvos more extreme interior designs; Milled Amber – inscription decor of the S80. The technique used to create the almost 3D-like...