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CDE Podcast

CDE
Automotive Design
Electric Vehicles
Slate
Hyundai
Porsche
Volkswagen
Chevrolet
Corvette
Volvo
General Motors
ID Everyone
Bentley
Sono Sion
Instaroid
Coventry
Pininfarina
Concept Cars

The CDE Podcast features in-depth conversations with leading voices from the world of automotive design, exploring their professional journeys, creative philosophies, and insights for aspiring designers and design students.

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Lorenzo Oujeili, Exterior Designer at Volkswagen, joins the CDE Podcast for a deep dive into breaking into the car design industry, building a career through internships and persistence, and designing a “Volkswagen for everyone” in the EV era: Volksw... more

Harm Lagaay, former Head of Design at Porsche, joins the CDE Podcast for a deep dive into one of the most influential design careers in modern automotive history—spanning Porsche’s turnaround years, BMW Technik, and the projects that shaped entire se... more

Dominic “Dom” Najafi, Global Design Director, Cadillac Former Head of Studio and Exterior Design, GM Advanced Design Europe, joins the CDE Podcast for a deep dive into advanced automotive design, building creative teams from scratch, and how satellit... more

Eduardo Ramírez, Head of Hyundai Design Europe, joins the CDE Podcast to talk about careers in automotive design, customer-centric creativity, and why “fun” and experimentation still matter—especially in an industry being reshaped by electrification.... more

Tisha Johnson (Slate, ex-Volvo) joins the CDE Podcast to talk about designing a radically affordable car—and why simplicity, usefulness, and real-world constraints can still lead to something genuinely desirable.

In this episode, Tisha traces her pa... more

Phil Zak, Executive Design Director, Global Chevrolet, joins the CDE Podcast for a deep dive into automotive design careers, creative decision-making, and the evolution of one of the industry's most iconic nameplates: Corvette.

In this episode, Phil... more

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Lorenzo Oujeili
Exterior Designer at Volkswagen
Volkswagen Group
Episode: CDE Podcast #006 - Lorenzo Oujeili
Harm Lagaay
Legendary car designer known for Porsche work including Boxster, 996, and Carrera GT
Porsche, BMW, Ford (historical)
Episode: CDE Podcast #005 - Harm Lagaay
Dominic Najafi
Head of Exterior Design, Chevrolet Advanced Design Studio (UK)
Chevrolet/GM
Episode: CDE Podcast #004 - Dominic Najafi
Eduardo Ramírez
Chief Designer at Hyundai's Design Center Europe
Hyundai
Episode: CDE Podcast #003 - Eduardo Ramírez
Tisha Johnson
Head of Design at Slate, EV startup
Slate
Episode: CDE Podcast #002 - Tisha Johnson
Phil Zak
Global Executive Design Director at Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Episode: CDE Podcast #001 - Phil Zak

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CDE Podcast #003 - Eduardo Ramírez
Q: Where are you from originally, and how far back can you trace your passion for automotive design?
Eduardo explains growing up in the Canary Islands with a family background in arts, studying art in Madrid, then Coventry for transportation design, followed by RCA in London, which broadened his perspective and set the stage for a career that balances art with practical engineering.
CDE Podcast #002 - Tisha Johnson
Q: What advice do you have for young designers entering the field?
Experiment during studies, expand visual vocabulary, explore different tools and forms, stay open-minded about career paths, and persevere even if the ideal job isn't immediately available.
CDE Podcast #002 - Tisha Johnson
Q: What influenced your move from Volvo to Slate, and what is Slate trying to achieve?
She explains the continuity of essentialist design and usefulness, the appeal of starting with a blank manufacturing slate to reduce complexity and cost, and the mission to deliver an affordable, customizable car.
CDE Podcast #002 - Tisha Johnson
Q: Where are you from originally and when did you trace your interest in automotive design?
Johnson discusses growing up in Southern California and how early doodling of cars with practical features like surfboard space shaped her user-focused approach to design.
CDE Podcast #001 - Phil Zak
Q: What role did life drawing play in shaping your design approach?
He emphasizes gesture first in drawing, then refining details, and how this discipline translates to shaping the form and attitude of vehicles.

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The show focuses on automotive design, hosting leading designers and design leaders to explore their career journeys, creative philosophies, and practical insights for aspiring designers. Across episodes, conversations circle around design language, the role of mentorship, the balance between ambitious concepts and production realities, and how emerging technologies like AI and EV platforms shape studio workflows. Notable throughlines include human-centered design, cross-cultural influences in global brands, and the tension between heritage and innovation. Listeners can expect actionable career guidance, case studies from iconic programs and fresh startups, and thoughtful discussions on sustainability, manufacturing constraints, and how to ... more

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1. Lorenzo Oujeili
2. Harm Lagaay
3. Dominic Najafi
4. Eduardo Ramírez
5. Tisha Johnson
6. Phil Zak

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