Un po' di design story della DS N°8
Concept test
As early as 2019, a 1-scale manifesto in green livery presented the optimization work carried out on the STLA M platform to achieve the unique silhouette of DS N°8: lowering the hood by 5 cm and the roof by 6 cm.
This model also incorporated the first style orientations, strongly linked to the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept.
This manifesto represents the “missing link” between DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE and DS N°8. Its design was validated by a panel of potential customers during the first Clinic test, called «Concept Test».
DESIGN REVIEW
In 2020, the first «Design Review» brought together Carlos TAVARES, CEO of the group, Jean-Pierre PLOUE, Europe Design Director of the Group, and Thierry METROZ, DS Automobiles Design Director. This review validated the orientations of the exterior and interior style of DS N°8. Models in scale 1, made of clay (synthetic clay) by the modelers have allowed to refine the volumes and surfaces of DS N°8.
Clinic test
In 2021, a test model with a near-final design and no DS badge was submitted to a panel of customers for a second Clinic test. This stage, called “Test Clinic SFM”, was crucial to validate the design with customers and make any adjustments before the definitive freeze of style in 2022.
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