🎨 FROM CLAY TO CANVAS TO AI - PART 1In this captivating episode of "Under the Hood: Automotive Storytelling" from the Storytelling Tribe, we sit down with Felix Kilbertus, Chief Design Officer and former Head of Exterior Design at Rolls-Royce, to explore how legendary automotive design bridges tradition with transformation.🎯 KEY INSIGHTSSilicon Valley vs. Goodwood: The Creative Culture ClashFelix reveals how Austrian heritage and global experience shaped his unique approach to navigating diverse design cultures from French elegance to Japanese precision.The Three-Line Philosophy of Luxury DesignDiscover the sacred simplicity behind Rolls-Royce design – where just three lines define automotive perfection and how restraint becomes the ultimate creative power.The Electric Heritage RevelationLearn how Henry Royce's forgotten electrical roots transformed the Rolls-Royce Spectre from challenge to destiny, proving that innovation often means returning to origins.💡 PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYSMaster the Power of Naming: Give every design proposal a compelling name – it transforms how audiences perceive and choose conceptsEmbrace Constraints as Creative Fuel: View limitations as applied art opportunities that differentiate design from pure artistic expressionDevelop Editorial Excellence: With AI generating infinite options, focus 80% of your energy on selection and refinement rather than creationBridge Business and Beauty: Design leaders must speak fluent business language while protecting creative team environments🌟 ABOUT YOUR GUIDEFelix Kilbertus brings 20+ years of global automotive design experience across Pininfarina, Rolls-Royce, Fiat, Nissan, and Renault. His portfolio includes the groundbreaking fully-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre, Phantom Series 2, and BMW Pininfarina Grand Lusso. Felix transforms how luxury brands balance heritage with innovation.Ready to discover the stories behind the steering wheel?#UnderTheHood #AutomotiveStorytelling #PininfariaDesign #RollsRoyceSpectre #DesignLeadership"Under the Hood: Automotive Storytelling" – Where technology meets narrative, and mobility's future is told through visionary voices."Under the Hood: Automotive Storytelling" uncovers the human narratives driving innovation in an industry that impacts lives worldwide. Hosted by Stéphane Lagresle, this podcast explores how the power of storytelling ultimately connects technology to humans.

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