Peter Davis
Adjunct Faculty/Lecturer
BS Product Design, Art Center College of Design
Automotive-specific design processes and systems that focus on the emotional and functional desirability of vehicle design, particularly matching user expectations within the design process.
Perceptual design quality and its importance in consumer choice, especially involving the influence of brand, trends, and other psychological influences.
3D design creativity and the natural abilities or skills need to compete in the industry
Professional Experience
Peter is the former co-director/professor of practice for the transportation design program at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan Peter is an educator and design leader with extensive professional experience, including interior and exterior automotive design. component design, UX/UI, craftsmanship, and color, materials, and finishes development.
His 42 year background includes diverse international experiences in Germany, Italy, Korea, Japan, India, and China. His production and concept design work with Opel Design, Fiat Centro Stile, GM Design, Tata Technologies, Pixlhut, and Bordrin New Energy Vehicle Corp. have offered him myriad creative opportunities in different languages and cultures.
Additional past professional engagements include MFA adjunct design faculty at the College for Creative Studies, and design consultant for Chris Bangle Associates in Italy.