The Surge (I) - Eureka
The Renault Mégane Mk2 was nothing short of a miracle - in this first in a series of articles, Patrick le Quément candidly explains how and why the stars aligned during the creation of a compact car like no other.
Vive l’indifférence?
Good design appeals to the head, as well as to the heart - yet Patrick le Quément was left emotionally and intellectually unmoved by recent car designs
With One’s Own Hands
The Mullen FIVE wasn’t designed by committee - but a very small, very dedicated team
A Tribute To Robert Opron
Former head or Renault Design, Patrick le Quément, pays tribute to an esteemed predecessor of his.
Ode To The Nightmare
Being a car designer is a dream job - but Niels van Roij explains how and why he chose to become a coachbuilding designer instead.
Sketching Thoughts: Talent Show
Talent lies at the root of creativity - but not all talents are the same, as DFT columnist, Fabio Filippini found out.
Sketching Thoughts: The Sincerity Of Drawing
Pen and pencil shall never become redundant, argues Fabio Filippini.
Be Brave, New World
Automotive designer, Felix Kilbertus, on how the pivotal year 2020 might have changed car design.
Sketching Thoughts: The Car Dream
Our columnist, Fabio Filippini, ponders the essential allure of the automobile’s shape.
Up-front Identities: The Grille Has Gone Cold
Patrick le Quément wonders whether the front of the car as turned from a canvas for brand identity into a battleground.
Up-front Identities: Loquacious Logos
Car design eminence, Patrick le Quément, explains his life-long obsession with automotive insignia.