In a highly anticipated presentation on Day 1 of Automotive Interiors Expo Europe in Stuttgart, Steve Crijns, senior design manager at McLaren Automotive, revealed more about the company’s interior design philosophy.
“Feeling is a ‘black art’, and design is not an exact science – it’s about creating a feeling of engagement,” he said in an interview at the show. “Engineers do the mathematics, but designers want the car to feel more exciting. But feeling cannot be proved nor measured. Designers have to sell the design within the company first. Developing a design simultaneously with engineering is of the utmost importance. At McLaren we work together and discuss priorities for the best result.
“McLaren supercars are known for their engaging driving experience,” he continued, “but what makes a car engaging to drive, and how can design help with this? How do we make the driver feel at one with the machine?
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