Darren Day

Head of Design

Crewe, England, United Kingdom33 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led design for luxury Bentley interiors.
  • Innovative integration of technology in automotive design.
  • Master's degree in Automotive Design from Coventry University.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a luxury automotive design expert with extensive experience in interior design.

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Skills

Core Skills

Automotive DesignInterior DesignDesign Management

Other Skills

Lateral ThinkingSketchingPhotoshopModel MakingMicrosoft ExcelProduct DesignDesign ThinkingIndustrial DesignConcept DesignConcept DevelopmentVehiclesDesign StrategyAutomotive Engineering

About

Experienced Head Of Interior Design with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Design Management, Alias Studio Tools, Lateral Thinking, Interior Trim, and Sketching. Strong arts and design professional with a Master's degree focused in Automotive Design from Coventry University.

Experience

Bentley motors

5 roles

Head of Interior Design

Nov 2023Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Head of Interior Architecture

Mar 2021Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Head of Interior Design (Studio 1)

Promoted

Jan 2014Mar 2021 · 7 yrs 2 mos

  • Responsible for the design of the new 2019 Bentley Continental Convertible & 2017 Bentley Continental GT interior.
  • Offering four seats and improved luggage capacity for genuine real-world usability, the new Bentley Continental GT’s luxurious cabin is packed with exquisite details such as a new ‘diamond in diamond’ quilting.
  • The new Continental GT also showcases major evolutions in Bentley’s unique application of technology. An advanced, fully digital, driver-focused instrument panel and Bentley Rotating Display for the driver are among the suite of innovations. The latter features an impressive 12.3” touchscreen housed in a three-sided unit, which revolves the veneer to reveal the touchscreen as well as three elegant analogue dials.
  • The interior design of the Continental GT is tailored specifically to the modern luxury customer, with unrivalled attention to detail that creates an effortless ownership experience. The cabin seamlessly integrates cutting-edge onboard technology with the finest handcrafted natural materials. The result is an exquisite, harmonised, connected and luxurious space.
  • Responsible for the design of the new 2015 Bentley Bentayga SUV interior.
  • The Bentley Bentayga is "the fastest, most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive SUV in the world"​. It also has “the world’s finest automotive cabin” that offers “unparalleled luxury” of any vehicle in its sector.
  • The design philosophy was to accommodate the diverse needs and lifestyles of the luxury SUV customer and execute this in a way unique to Bentley. Creating a beautiful interior which would work equally well wether being driven in the county-side or being chauffeured in the city, the aim of all aspects of the design was to offer the best of both worlds. Taking inspiration from bespoke tailored sports jackets and watches, the level of detail and precision takes the Bentley Bentayga interior to a new level in automotive design.
Interior DesignAutomotive DesignDesign ManagementLateral ThinkingSketching

Interior Design Manager

Promoted

Feb 2007Jan 2014 · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • I am responsible for developing and managing design proposals from sketches into production ready designs. I work with designers, studio engineers, trim engineers, clay and Alias modellers to develop full design proposals into accurate and representative physical and virtual models. I have an adept ability to develop designs with a high level of considered detail, in an efficient and effective manner. I am innovative and creative in my design thinking and enjoy developing technical solutions to ensure designs are resolved and cohesive. I am an organised person who uses effective management skills to ensure designs are developed on time and to a very high standard.
  • Responsible for design delivery of the interiors of the New Bentley Flying Spur, Bentley EXP 9f (SUV) concept car, Bentley Continental Flying Star (shooting brake), new Bentley Continental GTC, new Bentley Continental GT.
Design ManagementInterior DesignAutomotive Design

Exterior Designer

Oct 1994Feb 2007 · 12 yrs 4 mos

  • Senior Exterior Designer for 2006 Bentley Arnage T, Bentley Continental T, Bentley Continental SC.

Rds automotive

Designer

Nov 1993Sep 1994 · 10 mos · Southam, Warwickshire.

  • Vehicle design consultancy. Working on automotive projects, both exterior and interior designs.

Hawtal whiting styling international

Designer

Jun 1992Oct 1993 · 1 yr 4 mos · Leamington Spa

  • Transport design consultancy. Design work and clay model making on various transportation projects. Styling International also sponsored me during my Masters Degree at Coventry University.

Education

Coventry University

Master's degree — Automotive Design

Jan 1992Jan 1993

Coventry University

B.A. (Hons) — Transport Design

Jan 1988Jan 1992

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