Simply Being by Niwwrd

Most designers grow up dreaming about cars. Fewer understand what it actually takes to make one. Host Dario Olivero sits down with Cosimo Amadei, Design Director at Mahindra Advanced Design Europe, and Rafael Piccoli, transportation design student, to talk through what the industry looks like from both ends. What shifts when you move from sketching to steering a team. How responsibility toward bud...

In this episode of Simply Being by NIWWRD, Alessandro Dambrosio, Executive Design Director at Mitsubishi Motors, opens up about his journey in automotive design. From the timeless importance of proportion and simplicity to the emotional side of car design, he shares insights gained across decades of shaping vehicles for global brands. He also discusses:* How cultural influences shape design philos...

From curiosity to emotion, Michal shares how interaction design shapes the future of automotive experiences. He talks about the balance of logic and emotion, designing for intuition, and why collaboration and communication matter as much as the design itself.

From sketching cars to founding CAMAL Studio, Alessandro Camorali talks about turning passion into profession. In this episode, he shares: How mentorship shapes a designer’s mindset Overcoming challenges and staying inspired Building a studio and leading creative teams Balancing client work with personal projects Managing creative burnout and finding fresh ideas Why teaching the next generation ma...

Join us in this engaging episode of "Simply Being" as we dive into the world of creativity with Maitreyee Kalaskar. Discover their unique perspectives on creative processes, client management, and personal growth. Whether you're a budding designer or a seasoned professional, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Timeline:-Introduction -Maitreyee's jo...

In this podcast episode, Alan Derosier, a seasoned car designer, shares his journey from a creative upbringing in Brittany, France, to becoming a prominent figure in automotive design. He discusses the balance between art and engineering in car design, the emotional connections that well-designed cars should evoke, and the influence of cultural experiences on his design philosophy. Alan also addre...

“ I realised that I was tail of a dragon. So there is a saying in Korea, would you rather be a tail of a dragon or you want to be head of a snake? Of course the dragon is way bigger, but you’re tail of a huge organisation. Snake is very small but you get to lead the way you want to go.” - Davis Yongwon Lee . - Our guest is Davis Yongwon Lee ( @adro.davis ) / Co founder of @adro.official He will be...

“Be fearless and be confident about your vision. You will eventually find your way.” - @rishavkumar_ - In this episode we have Rishav Kumar ( @rishavkumar_ ) designer at @canoo . He will be sharing his journey, design contest, life of a designer and how one makes his own space in design industry. - Season 3 Episode 4 - Host @bored_car_guy . - Do share your thoughts by commenting below. - #niwwrd #...

“You gotta have passion. If you’re into something else, go for it, but when it’s car design, go all in. No matter what, give it your all. The more you stick to what you love, the better you’ll be at it, and the more it’ll feel right for you.” - Andreas Mindt - In this episode we have Mr. Andreas Mindt ( Head of Design Volkswagen) as our 3rd guest for Simply Being S3. The man shaping the future of...

“How do you discover who you are? How do you know? You need to go through so many errors to find that out.” - @designzofia . - In this episode we have Žofia Babčanová as our second guest for Simply Being season 3. She is an educator and a design consultant. The conversation of this episode revolves around the shift in car design industry, how VR is being used, what students can do enhance their ca...

“First and Foremost be pleasant, be nice. Those are my guiding principles.” - Scott Robertson, Author/artist of the books "How To Draw" and "How To Render" - In this episode, we have Mr. Scott Robertson as our first guest for Simply Being season 3. He is the man behind many great books that are still guiding students in the design world. He has been in the industry for quite a...

“I would like you to open your minds and say car design isn’t just about automobiles. Car Design is about anything where you’re putting character and personality into a product”. - Chris Bangle - In this episode of Simply Being we have Chris Bangle the man himself. He is the master of automotive design who started his career from Opel then Fiat then worked as BMW design Chief for a long time and n...

In this episode of Simply Being we have Ankur Singh ( @ankur.singh26 ) senior automotive/Industrial designer to talk about different things such as design jobs, foreign education, portfolio and mental well-being of a designer. - Season 2 Episode 4 - Connect with Ankur Singh - https://www.instagram.com/ankur.singh26 - Host: Jayendra Singh, IG: https://www.instagram.com/jayendra_singh_t/ Content Dir...

“What a brand design stands for and how that should/could/would translate around the world” - In this episode of Simply Being we have Simon Loasby( Vice president, and head of Design Hyundai Motor Group) talk about his journey as a designer and What a brand design stands for with several other topics on global design. - Host  @bored_car_guy  . Content guide  @jayendra_singh_t - Follow @niwwrd for...

Meet our guest Pontus Fontaeus, Executive design direct of GAC Advanced design studio LA and Technical director at GAC RnD China. - In this episode of Simply Being we have Pontus Fontaeus to talk about his journey of being a designer, how one evolves through different chapters of life, job changes, artificial intelligence and Ui/Ux in automotive. - Season 2 Episode 2 - Connect with Pontus Fontaeus...

Making AI Tools to Accelerate Design Flow with Vizcom In this podcast, we have a conversation with Jordan Taylor, CEO and Founder of Vizcom where he talks about how AI can be used to accelerate the design process of any product. - Connect with Vizcom - https://instagram.com/vizcom_ TheArsenale- https://instagram.com/thearsenale - Host: Manav Jethani, IG: https://www.instagram.com/bored_car_guy/ Co...

EV Infra of India  In this podcast Shantanu Jog talks about the challenges of EV startup in  India and how the EV culture is developing in India including the  government schemes.  -  Shantanu Jog- Creative lead Ather Energy  -  Content Director- Ajay Choudhary  - For more visit-  https://www.niwwrd.in/    Niwwrd- https://www.instagram.com/niw...

Simply Being “ Patrice Meginan “ is a man of action and  networks. He  started his career as Advertising Director of several magazines and now  heading @thearsenale which is a whole different direction. In 1997 He  founded the cross-cultural magazine BLAST. In 2004 he cofounded  Intersection Magazine. In 2007, he founded L’ecurie, an integrated  creative agency. In 20...

In this episode of Simply Being we have Ankit Chaturvedi ( @grey__bae ) to talk about his journey from a fashion student to a working professional in CMF design to a sustainable student and also he will be talking more on sustainability in brief.

“ Simple being” Mr Ken  We had an interesting opportunity to grab a piece of mind from one of the industry veterans Mr Ken lee who is currently working at Nissan design studio, Japan as Design director. This podcast captures the design portrait of Mr Ken lee where he shares his humble journey as a child living in Hong Kong and moving places around the world to discover his passion for car des...

In this video, Alex talks about his journey and the process he uses for concept development.   For more visit-   https://www.niwwrd.in/    Links-   Alex Bart- https://www.instagram.com/sketchvisions Jayendra Singh- https://www.instagram.com/jayendra_s ingh Niwwrd- https://www.instagram.com/niwwrd/ Design Odyssey- https://www.instagram.com/design.odyssey_/

In this video Design  Odyssey ex interns talk about their experience,  the projects and the self discovery that happened during this journey.  Ex Interns- Komal G., Sachin Sing and Madhav Dua.  Host- Jayendra Singh  For more visit-  https://www.niwwrd.in/   Visit design Odyssey 2020 gallery- https://www.designodyssey.in/    Links-   Jayendra S...

DESIGN-INFO Ep. 5 In this episode of Design-Info we have Nayan Bhatt talking about role of UX designer and sharing her journey of becoming user experience designer. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more design-oriented content.  Discord - https://discord.gg/4Y5pP6k Nayan Bhatt- www.nayanbhatt.com Listen to our podcasts on - Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/niwwrd/id152...

DESIGN-INFO Ep. 4  In this episode of Design-Info we have Bhushan Powar talking about his  journey as Yacht designer and how one can become a yacht designer.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more design-oriented content.    Listen to our podcasts on -  Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/niwwrd/id1528195904  Spotify- https://open.spotify.co...

DESIGN-INFO Shivam is an automotive designer with his speciality in two wheelers. He has been working in the industry from a long time with giants like Hero MotoCorp. Currently working as Chief Designer at Revolt Motors, he designed India’s first AI enabled electric motorcycle, the RV400. In this video he shares his valuable experience around design. #niwwrd  Subscribe to our channel for more...