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October 14, 1956 (age 67) Ravenna, Ohio, U.S. Occupation. Automobile designer. Christopher Edward Bangle (born October 14, 1956) is an American automobile designer. Bangle is known best for his work as Chief of Design for BMW Group, where he was responsible for the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce motor cars .
Today, as the managing Director of CBA, Chris Bangle leads a team of designers and engineers, who, together with the Associates from the CBA clients, use the Borgata as a hybrid Studio-Design Residency. The open spaces and beautiful vineyards around the Borgata encourage the imagination.
Chris Bangle was born in Ravenna (Ohio) in 1956. After attending the University of Wisconsin and graduating from the Art Center College of Design (Pasadena, California), Bangle began his career at Opel in 1981, and then 4 years later moved on to Fiat, where he designed the brazen Coupe Fiat.
Car design is a ubiquitous but often overlooked art form. As chief of design for the BMW Group, Chris Bangle has overseen cars that have been seen the world over, including BMW 7 Series and the Z4 roadster.
Nov 6, 2021 · Chris Bangle is one of the most important figures in BMW's history. After Claus Luthe's departure in 1990, the BMW styling department found itself in a difficult spot. Design was at the very ...
Mar 9, 2021 · Chris Bangle is the prolific American automobile designer known best for his work as Chief of Designer for BMW Group, where he was responsible for the BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce motor cars.
American designer Chris Bangle explains his philosophy that car design is an art form in its own right, with an entertaining -- and ultimately moving -- account of the BMW Group's Deep Blue project, intended to create the SUV of the future.
Mar 8, 2021 · Chris Bangle is the prolific American automobile designer known best for his work as Chief of Designer for BMW Group, where he was responsible for the BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce motor cars.
May 18, 2006 · When Christopher Edward Bangle was given the top design job at BMW in 1992, it surprised more than a few auto- industry insiders. After graduating from Art Center in the 1980s, Bangle worked...
Jan 28, 2014 · Chris Bangle is one of the most successful and controversial car designers of his generation. In this wide ranging interview Bangle gives insight into each s...
