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Fascination as a cultural asset. The BMW Group design philosophy.
Thu Mar 01 14:54:00 CET 2012 Press Release
The design philosophy of the BMW Group is a reflection of corporate culture and an expression of dynamic entrepreneurial spirit. Design culture more fittingly describes the endeavours of all those involved in the design process. The BMW Group’s design culture is rooted in the bond between human and product, and continuously evolves within the dynamic field of tension arising from the juxtaposition of the past and the future.
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The design philosophy of the BMW Group is a reflection of corporate
culture and an expression of dynamic entrepreneurial spirit. Design
culture more fittingly describes the endeavours of all those involved
in the design process. The
BMW Group’s design culture is rooted
in the bond between human and product, and continuously evolves within
the dynamic field of tension arising from the juxtaposition of the
past and the future.
Human and product: a lifelong union.
When it comes to design, the BMW Group has one pivotal aim in mind:
to create emotionally charged products with lasting appeal.
The
work of the BMW Group designers focuses on generating a momentum in
each vehicle which will engage people in a long-term emotional
attachment. Indeed, it is the close affiliation between person and
product during the creative process that is the foundation of the BMW
Group’s success. From the initial development concept to the
production-ready model, designers and engineers strive for meaningful
form and functional perfection. The customer experiences the
harmonious interplay of these two aspirations in the vehicle’s every detail.
Heritage and future: the bedrock and vision of design.
BMW Group design is authentic, pioneering and sustainable. It draws its authenticity from the company’s past and the various brand traditions. It is visionary and compelling for its sustainability concepts. The heritage of the brand is the vital foundation without which no forward-looking design would be possible. A long-term, ongoing chain of development embracing revolutionary leaps forward creates the force field emanating from this dual focus on the past and the future.
BMW Group design shapes genuine personalities.
Cutting-edge innovations, compelling aesthetics and an outstanding product substance make for an authentic product personality. These values constitute the guiding principles for those involved in the creative process.
Perfection and innovation in technology and design are pivotal, distinguishing characteristics of BMW Group products. Design systematically and authentically translates function into meaningful form – a process that spawns perfect proportions along with a fascinating and challenging formal vocabulary, from the overall impression down to the smallest detail. The result is a product substance that can be experienced with all the senses and engenders an emotional relationship between person and product.
This design culture creates a set of values to which all the BMW Group brands adhere. It is a shared value perception that defines the endeavours of the BMW Group and forms the basis of the design strategy underlying all its brands. Proceeding from this common foundation, each brand imbues it with an individual expression and a life of its own.