Car Design Dialogues 2026 Highlights

CDD Milan 2026:Designing Connection

As the Designing Connection panel during Car Design Dialogues Milan made clear, today’s design leaders are increasingly responsible not just for the product itself, but for the broader narrative that surrounds it, spanning brand, experience and cultural relevance.

Shaping the future without losing the past

From timeless proportions to radical reinterpretations like the NSX-based TensEi with JAS Motorsport, Pininfarina’s leadership explains how beauty, heritage and innovation continue to drive a design philosophy that is evolving across industries and global markets.

Watch: Car Design Dialogues Milan 2026 Highlights

Watch the highlights from Car Design Dialogues Milan, a night full of creativity, conversations, and bold ideas shaping the future of car design - all set against the stunning backdrop of the Terrezza Martini in the heart of Milan.

Watch: "There are many cars you can respect, but very few that you can love"

Laurens van den Acker, chief design officer at Renault Group, joined Car Design Dialogues to speak about designing with emotion, why the future of EVs lies in small cars, and how China is both a challenge and a potential solution to the headwinds facing the industry.

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