Episode 218: Nissan SVP Global Design Alfonso Albaisa
About this episode
Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan's Senior Vice President of Global Design, shares insights on the future of automotive design during a conversation at the Quail motorsports gathering. He discusses the unveiling of the Infiniti QX-65 monograph and the brand's shift towards a more avant-garde design philosophy. Albaisa reflects on the impact of chaos and change within the industry, particularly regarding electric vehicles and the influence of Chinese design practices. He emphasizes the importance of agility in design and the need to listen to consumer desires while pushing creative boundaries.
Nissan SVP Global Design Alfonso Albaisa
Nissan Gtr
"For more than three decades, he has shaped the DNA of Nissan and Infiniti, guiding everything from the GT-R to the Aria, and now the concepts that signal their EV future and beyond. His design language blends emotion, heritage, and a bold vision for what lies ahead."
Infiniti QX80
"... on right now. Even, you know, we just launched a QX80. It's quite popular, but we've got a race version..."
Infiniti QX60
"And when the project came up, where we were building a car off the QX-60, it starts to have the footprint of the FX."
Porsche Cayenne
"And it's like if Porsche Cayenne, it's not two companies. Cayenne and the Panamera"
Porsche Panamera
"Cayenne, it's not two companies. Cayenne and the Panamera had the most beautiful baits."
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