Mazda Design

30 Jun 2021
by: Monique Clarke in Design, Mazda Design, Mazda Insider, Mazda RX-7

The Mazda Design Dynasty

Mention the name “Maeda-san” in a Mazda design department, and you are sure to get a reverent response. The last two generations of...

23 Feb 2021
by: Monique Clarke in Design, Mazda Design, Mazda Insider, Top Stories

Reflections from Mazda’s long-serving Head of Colours and Material

Maria Greger has seen many things change since joining Mazda back in 1995. Prior to retiring in 2021, the Head of Colours &...

15 Dec 2020
by: Monique Clarke in Design, Mazda Design, Mazda Insider, Top Stories

The expert hands of Mazda’s Takumi clay modellers

At Mazda’s research and design centre in Oberursel, Germany, as in Japan, designers, developers and Takumi clay modellers breathe life into the designs...

27 Nov 2020
by: Monique Clarke in Design, Mazda Design, Mazda Insider, Top Stories

The evolution of design at Mazda; an interview with Jo Stenuit, Mazda Motor Europe Design Director

Mazda Motor Europe Design Director Jo Stenuit talks about his sources of inspiration, what influences his work and how design changes with electrification...

23 Apr 2020

Mazda’s KODO design philosophy

Introduced in 2010, Mazda’s unique Kodo design philosophy and its ability to breathe vitality into the car has been the driving force behind...

04 Nov 2019

The Car as Art | How Mazda designs

Rooted in tradition, inspired by vision Mazda’s history, like that of its home town Hiroshima, is one of facing and overcoming adversity. It...

16 Nov 2018

Mazda’s next generation KODO design – sculpting with light

Introduced in 2010, Mazda’s unique KODO design philosophy and its ability to breathe vitality into the car has been the driving force behind...

29 Oct 2018

Jo Stenuit appointed Mazda Europe Design Director

Mazda Motor Europe announced today that Jo Stenuit (49) will be the brands new European Design Director. Jo succeeds Kevin Rice who left...