On Some Principles of Vehicle Design and Styling: Character of the Forms

Trayan Stamov

In this paper some main principles of vehicle design and styling are discussed. Using numerous examples, an overview of the developments in vehicle’s styling is provided. The character of the forms and shaping are considered in the context of styling. Different styling concepts used in the transportation design are also investigated, including human-product interactions. This research may serve as a brief survey on styling for industrial designers, as well as, it may be used in the education of new designers.