Designing a vehicle is no easy process. Automakers love giving us a preview of what they envision the future to be, or what's to come — typically in the form of a concept car. But what looks good on a ...

For two concepts that are quite literally antithetical, beauty and ugliness have quite a few things in common. For one, they're about as old as time - or, more likely, as old as there was anyone ...

An image can be a powerful influence. Go to any art museum and you’ll witness what artist have known for centuries—that a two-dimensional image can captivate a viewer. It can engage by the skill of ...

Years ago, when you were curious about anything, you’d have to go to the library and search for the right book among thousands, then search for specific info in said book. The beauty of today’s world ...

If you’ve read this column in the past, you likely know it’s primarily about automotive design. But have you ever wondered how someone becomes a designer in the first place? It’s not like it’s a ...

Video from ECD X Little Blue Truck and Victor’s Visit to the Rover Dome In September 2025, ECD’s long-term Marketing Manager, ...

ECD Automotive Design ( ($ECDA) ) has shared an update. On December 4, 2025, ECD Automotive Design transitioned Elliot Humble from Chief ...

It’s easy to criticize certain modern car designs—like the BMW M4’s irradiated beaver grille or the yawn-inducing VW ID.4—and think you could do better. Think you can do better? Here’s your chance.

View post: Walmart Is Selling a Car Battery Charger for Just $16, and Shoppers 'Can’t Believe How Easy It Is to Use' Between the growing number of automakers needing more distinct designs to stand out ...

Since picking up his first set of MicroMachine toy cars as a toddler, Chris knew he had a passion for automobiles embedded in his soul. It wasn't until he started flipping through car magazines a ...

At the end of the 20th century, automotive design presented two distinct approaches for proceeding into the new millennium, a practical and philosophical fork in the road. One path, pioneered by BMW’s ...

In 2013, the founders of E.C.D. Automotive Design, Scott Wallace, Tom Humble and Elliot Humble were catching up over a few beers one night and discussing what their next business ventures would be.