Design Mentor Reflections
Studio Stories: Episode 12 - Design Intern Program
The interns of GM’s 2008 Global Design Intern Program have finally designed, drawn, engineered, sculpted and animated their futuristic vehicles for an emerging market in 2020. And getting there wouldn’t have been possible if it weren’t for the expertise that aided them along the way. Hear what their mentors had to say about the program and what advice they gave to the interns to foster knowledge, real-world expertise and personal growth throughout the summer:
- Dave Lyon, GM Design Executive Director
- Marc Florian, Cadillac Interiors Lead Director and 2008 GM Design Internship Program Design Manager
- Michelle Killen, Creative Designer and 2008 GM Design Internship Program Color & Trim Mentor
- Donna Burrows, Studio Design Engineer and 2008 GM Design Internship Program Engineering Mentor
- Syd Mead, Designer and Visual Futurist
Click below to learn what the 2008 GM Design Internship Program mentors have to say
GM Global Design Headquarters in Warren, Michigan, 2008
Video Courtesy of General Motors Corporation
Students in GM’s Global Design Intern Program - whose hometowns range from Detroit to Shanghai to New Delhi – designed vehicles to meet the needs of emerging markets in the year 2020. The six teams were made up of graphic designers, creative designers and sculptors, engineers, animators and color and trim workers. Each week, the teams had a certain goal or milestone to achieve and at the end of the summer program, they showed their designs to GM executives. Will the students' work become the next big thing in their emerging markets?
The interns aren't the only ones getting an education. GM got to work with and develop some bright young minds and learn the students' thoughts on the future of transportation. These students may very well be the ones making these cars in the year 2020.
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