By now most of you are familiar with Michael Mauer and his work with Porsche's design DNA. The work that he, and his team of more than 100 designers, model builders and CAD-specialists, engage in defines Porsche's identity. His designs are both polarizing (the Panamera) and elegant (the 991). Mauer became head of Porsche's design department in …
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Did You Know That the Porsche 991 Was Designed With A Pencil?
There’s no question that the new 911 is a high-tech work of art, but it might surprise you to know that it owes something to a low-tech solution: a pencil. Design director Michael Mauer uses pencils almost obsessively, sketching away to relax and get the thought processes flowing. Computers speed up the design process, and he appreciates them, but …
Continue to the full articleWatch Michael Mauer Explain the Exterior and Interior Design of the Panamera Sport Turismo
We saw this video the day the Panamera Sport Turismo was first introduced. Unfortunately, at that time, it was only available in German. That changed late last week when Porsche re-released this version with a voice over of the talking points. While not as eloquent as hearing Porsche's Director of Style himself, you will learn some of the …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Michael Mauer and Entire Design Team (Style Porsche) Win Red Dot Design Team of the Year 2012
Michael Mauer is used to awards at this point (he won the "red dot: best of the best 2012" earlier in the year for the design of the new 911) but it's especially nice when your entire team is recognized too. Chosen in appreciation for their uninterrupted design performance, the Style Porsche design team (all 80 members) were awarded the "red dot: …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Panamera’s Designer Michael Mauer Interviewed
For most, the Porsche Panamera is either love it or leave it. I admit, when I first saw some of the heavily camouflaged test mules I was definitely among the many who would eagerly "leave it". It seemed to have bulges and bumps in all the wrong places. However, over time, as more of the car was revealed and we ultimately saw the final product, my …
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