11th STYLING & DESIGN CONCLAVE 2017 and 09th Automotive Design Challenge 2016
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organized the 11th edition of the Styling & Design Conclave and also concluded the 09th Automotive Design Challenge (ADC) on 17 and 18th February 2017 at Radisson Blu Resort, Cavelossim Beach, Goa, India.
The theme for the 11th edition of the conclave was ‘Design for tech-enabled tomorrow’. Theme embraced the current trends in Indian Automotive sector with a focus on the following sub-topics affecting interior and exterior design.
- New Propulsion technologies
- Platform driven changes
- Drivetrain driven changes
- Environmental/ Governmental regulations
- Driver Aids / Autonomous cars
- Human Interface Design
The conclave had senior designers and experts, from across the globe, sharing their experiences through trends, technology developments, case studies on iconic products, evolving design processes and on role of design in building and sustaining a brand’s value. More than 120 delegates attended the conclave.
The group also organised 9th edition of Automotive Design Challenge (ADC) that culminated during the Styling & Design Conclave, where the final round of students’ submissions was held and the top 3 students were awarded.