Transport Design

Transport design brings many different forms of design together to get people from A to B and keep society and the economy moving.

Aerodynamics make cars, buses, planes and trains more efficient and less costly to run. Ergonomics spares drivers and travellers from excessive wear and tear. Interiors specialists get the most out of confined spaces and create experiences people want to repeat. Product designers create systems, fixtures and fittings that fuse comfort with strength. Vehicle stylists make their brands catch the eye. And engineering designers search for new and better ways to keep moving parts working sustainably.

FW18 formula one car

Williams-Renault FW18

Williams FW18 – playing the rules. A profile of engineering designer Adrian Newey and his work on the Forumla One FW18 car

Mercury high speed train

Designers Priestman Goode are hoping their new Mercury train concept will re-ignite Britain's high-speed rail ambitions. 

Virgin Atlantic plane

Virgin Atlantic Airways

Virgin Atlantic Airways has innovation at the core of its brand and uses design to stand out. The in-house design team manages many aspects of design for the airline, including service concepts as well as interiors, uniforms and airport lounge architecture.

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Move Me

How can people from a small rural community with infrequent and expensive public transport get where they need to go without extra cars or new roads? Designers developed a lift exchange programme and made existing information easier to access.

Automotive design

Automotive design may be mainly about how a vehicle looks but security, safety and engineering are all involved. So automotive designers must have excellent teamworking and communication skills, say Chris Clements and Dr Samantha Porter.