What do designers do on a daily basis?
Besides drawing, we make proposals on the computer, work with engineers, go to meetings, argue with finance people, assist clay modellers, do a bit of market research, meet with customers, try to keep up with the latest trends, do paperwork, and hopefully attend a motorshow once in a while. • Do you like working? It’s not as glamorous as many people think and it can be stressful at times, but it can be very rewarding to see someone drive a car that you’ve worked on. • How many cars have you designed? So far, I would say none. I have worked on many different projects, and as a part of a team, it’s difficult to claim that any particular design was made by only one person. I have made several proposals, but they have been changed to the point that I would no longer consider them as my own. • How long does it take from concept sketch to the final production model? For a brand new car, the industry average is about 36 months after the design is chosen. We start about 12 months before design
