Videos: Chris Bangle shares his views on design and the future of car design

Chris Bangle is a man that needs no introduction on these pages. Both revered and castigated, Bangle's work has undoubtedly been influential for a generation of designers. His unconventional practices – employed at a time when design was still largely segregated from other departments during the development process – yielded many avantgarde and contentious designs, but Bangle's fundamental understanding of the design process, creative vision and desire for change can never be cast in doubt.

While Bangle shares his views on the future of the car in the video to the right, the video to the left provides an insight into the former BMW design chief's thought processes and gives us a glimpse into his home and studio in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. It also acutely depicts his views on design and design culture as a whole.

Created by iFly, the online travel magazine of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the video sees Bangle discuss his tenure at BMW, his views on design and car design, and the ambition of his recently-formed design consultancy, Chris Bangle Associates.

Click on the link below to see more videos and stories about the most colorful destinations and inspiring people on iFly Magazine's own website. And be sure to see our own interviews and columns, complete with an exclusive story written by the acclaimed designer himself.

Source: iFly Magazine

By Eric Gallina