Konzepthaus Consulting GmbH

Gestalten

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Launched in 2018, Gestalten has grown to become the authority podcast on automotive design. Special guests include industry leaders from the world’s largest manufacturers and mobility design pioneers who are pushing boundaries to shape the future of transportation. Listen to live reviews from the show floors of the world’s biggest auto shows, and learn about the design philosophies and career paths of the industry’s top designers and engineers.

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Konzepthaus Consulting GmbH

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Latest episode

Apr 6, 2025

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Episodes

Bonus Episode: An Intersection between CMF Design & UI/UX 06.04.2025

In this episode, Gestalten host Martin Groschwald sits down with Amy Frascella and Christian Eckert to dive into the evolving landscape of design—where CMF meets UI/UX. Together, they unpack current trends, share expectations, and discuss the dynamic synergy between physical and digital design elements. It’s a compelling conversation that offers a sneak peek into the themes we’ll also explore at M...

S03 E05: How Japan Reinvents the Automotive World: A Conversation with Simon Humphries 05.03.2025

Join us as Simon Humphries, Toyota’s Global Head of Design, explores the cultural and technological forces shaping car design in Japan. From the country’s teamwork-driven approach to the evolution of design philosophy, he shares insights on the challenges of education, the impact of electrification, and the future of mobility in a rapidly changing industry.

Bonus Episode: Martin's Guest Appearance on Horizontlinie 12.02.2025

Join us for a special bonus episode with our CEO Martin Groschwald, as he shares insights on the future of automotive design. In conversation with the Horizontlinie Podcast, Martin discusses challenges in the industry, the balance between creativity and collaboration, and the impact of bold moves like the Jaguar relaunch and Tesla's Cybertruck. Don’t miss this exploration of innovation and design!

S03 E04: Designing Beyond Boundaries: India’s Role in Global Automotive Design 29.01.2025

Join us as Martin Uhlarik, Head of Global Design at Tata Motors, explores India’s growing impact on global automotive design. With insights from his experience in China and India, he discusses the challenges and opportunities in designing for India’s dynamic, youthful market. Learn how culture, infrastructure, and electrification are shaping the future of car design, and why empowering local desig...

S03 E03: Driving Change: India’s Role in Shaping the Future of Automotive Design 15.01.2025

Join us as we explore the future of automotive design in India with Pratab Bose, Senior Vice President and Head of Hyundai Design Center, and Martin, CEO of Konzepthaus. We dive into the unique challenges and opportunities in this rapidly growing market, from the rise of electric vehicles to the influence of India’s rich cultural heritage on car design. Discover insights into the evolving design i...

S03 E02: Innovating with Tradition - Hyundai’s Approach to Global and Local Design 01.01.2025

Join us as we discuss the evolution of car design in Asia with Simon Loasby, exploring cultural shifts, global innovation, and Hyundai’s strategic approach to design. We dive into how these factors are shaping the future of the automotive industry.

S03 E01: How Korean Convenience Shapes Modern Design 18.12.2024

Join us as we dive into the importance of team culture and design education in Korea with Wonkyu Kang, Vice President and Head of the Kia Innovation Group, and uncover how these elements drive innovation and global collaboration in the automotive industry.

S02 E06: 50 years of California Car Design 11.09.2024

Join us as we explore how California has become a vital player in the world of car design together with Ian Cartabiano, and how technology, innovation, and diversity have an influence to the industry.

S02 E05: Car Design Entrepreneurship 28.08.2024

Discover the challenges and opportunities in California's car design studios, the cultural contrasts between European and Californian design philosophies, and why California continues to lead in innovation and creativity, as Martin chats with Nilu27 founder Sasha Selipanov.

S02 E04: The Next Generation of Car Design in California 14.08.2024

Join Martin Groschwald as he chats with Nikita and Iliya Bridan, founders of Oilstainlab, about their journey and the next generation in car design. They discuss innovative projects, teaching experiences, and the evolution and future of car design culture in California.

S02 E03: Culture and Diversity: Key Influences on Car Design in California 31.07.2024

Join David Woodhouse, VP at Nissan Design America, and Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus, for a captivating exploration of how car design is shaped by cultural diversity and regional influences. Discover why California stands out as a unique mobility hub in a global context.

S02 E02: California Design Gold Rush 17.07.2024

Andre was one of the first to take the step from the old to the new world, leaving Germany to pursue his career in California. Get insights into his journey and insights in our new episode.

S02 E01: California Dreaming: The Creative Surge in Car Design 26.06.2024

This episode offers a rare glimpse into Chris's perspective on what's currently missing in modern car design and what the future holds for the industry.

S01 E03: Diversity in exterior design teams 06.03.2024

Anne Forschner, BMW New Class InCar & NonCar Experiences at BMW, and Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus delve deeper into the topic of diversity in exterior design teams. Anne shares her journey as one of the few female exterior designers in the industry. She looks at why there's still a gender gap in exterior design compared to other disciplines such as UX and interiors, due to the competitive...

S01 E02: Authentic leadership: Becoming a role model 21.02.2024

Claudia recounts her remarkable journey navigating a male-dominated industry, discussing challenges such as the lack of female mentors and balancing career aspirations with societal stereotypes around motherhood. As a role model for her children, her team and women in the industry, she candidly shares her struggles to establish her leadership style while remaining authentic amidst professional pre...

S01 E01: A generational shift in mindset and female leadership 07.02.2024

Amy Frascella, former Materiality Director at Jaguar & Land Rover talks about her journey in the automotive design world, navigating a heavily male-dominated industry. From adapting to a non-inclusive environment early in her career to witnessing a shift in leadership mindset, Amy shares personal insights on communicating and collaborating at the executive level, overcoming stereotypes, and findin...

EP 68: How Infrastructure and Design shape the Future of our Spaces - moderated by Chris Bangle 26.10.2021

The cityscapes and the environment are changing rapidly. Digital influences and new designs are shaping a new image of a modern metropolis. This is about exploring how design reacts to these changes and how it affects the vehicles around us. The panel is hosted by BMW Designer Chris Bangle and presented by KONZEPTHAUS GmbH, partner of the IAA Conference.

EP 67: The Impact of Design on Mobility in Politics, Culture, Economy and Responsibility - moderated by Christopher Butt 19.10.2021

Mobility design is more than just the sum of technologies. It strives to create experiences that appeal to all the senses and create an emotional connection between man and machine in the long term.

EP 66: Design & Technology - More than just a product - moderated by Martin Groschwald 12.10.2021

Mobility design is more than just the sum of technologies. It strives to create experiences that appeal to all the senses and create an emotional connection between man and machine in the long term.

EP 65: Design Mobility Solutions - moderated by Martin Groschwald 07.10.2021

A modern automobile no longer just gets us from A to B. A wide range of comfort functions, entertainment offerings, communication interfaces and digital services are at the heart of the driving experience. The car has long since matured into an interactive everyday companion. Vehicle designers are paving the way.

EP 64: How culture influences design with Karim Antoine Habib (Senior Vice President of Design at KIA) 13.07.2021

Karim Antoine Habib (Senior Vice President of Design at Kia Motors) talks to Martin in this week's episode about the influences culture has on design and how his experience has helped him build brands with his works but also on how Social Media is affecting the way designers think in today's world.

EP 63: Inspiring a brand with Stephane Janin (Director Design Mobilize at Renault New Mobility Brand) 04.05.2021

Martin talks with Stephane Janin about the different ways of how to inspire a brand and how the new and younger generation is using different platforms such as Online Games as inspiration to bring their own culture and way of living into their designs.

EP 62: Turning a dream into reality with Laurens van den Acker (Senior Vice President of Renault Corporate Design) 20.04.2021

Laurens van den Acker joins Martin in this week's episode to talk about the topic of reshaping a brand, his dream of becoming a car designer and the challenges he faced to make people fall in love with Renault all over again.

EP 61: The future role of a designer with Holger Hampf (President at Designworks, A BMW Group Company) 08.04.2021

Martin talks with Holger Hampf about the future of a designer and also the influence of transportation and mobility design.

Audioblog 6: What do we expect from design schools and universities? 01.04.2021

Martin Groschwald was one of the 5 guest speekers at the panel discussions called "Rethinking Design" to discuss the topic of "The changing role of designers". Listen to the full Audioblog to hear what Martin has to say about this topic!

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