This site has three functions:
GALLERY – Dedicated to creating Art Shows on a rotating basis, featuring talents from around the world. Gallery shows will be updated quarterly.
ART – is the personal artwork from David Hilton. Originals and prints are available.
INTERIORS – Interior Space Design projects can realized depending on the client wishes.
Every Designer is also an Artist at heart.
David Hilton
Is an Automotive-Product Designer and Artist based in Cologne, Germany. Starting out as a Car Designer after University in 1991, he has worked for over 20 different Auto and Product design firms on various projects around the world.
Mr. Hilton has extensive experience in the luxury and hyper exotic sectors within the Design and customer experience worlds. Bringing world class Design to both mass and individual clients is Mr. Hilton’s talent and passion. The execution of interior spaces is a parallel adjunct to his capabilities. With a strong knowledge of how to bring projects into realization, he enjoys creating functional beauty in a professional, customer based methodology.
Professional Experience
- 2015-2017
- NEXTEV (NIO.com) – Senior Design Director (UK/Munich/China)
- 2014-2015
- TOP SECRET – Mobility Consultant
- 2012-2013
- BENTLEY MOTORS (VW Group) - Head of Exterior Design
- 2011-2012
- INFINITI UK (Nissan Group) – E-Merge electric supercar Consultant
- 2002-2011
- MCE - Designer/Director - Various projects/clients
- 2000-2001
- FORD RACING - Chief Designer – Focus RS Program
- 2000
- Founded MotorCityEurope Ltd.
- 1997-1999
- FORD GERMANY Studio – Sr. Designer – Mondeo/SMAX/CMAX Programs
- 1995-1997
- FORD DETROIT SUV Studio – Sr. Designer - Maverick/Escape Program
- 1994-1995
- MAZDA JAPAN – Designer – Light Truck Programs
- 1993-1994
- FORD DETROIT TRUCK Studio - Designer – Ranger and F-150 Programs
- 1992-1993
- VW Autolatina BRAZIL – Designer – VW Gol Program
- 1991-1992
- FORD Advanced/International Studio - Designer - Progressive Concepts
- 1991
- Bachelor of Science in Design University of Cincinnati (Cum Laude)
Project experience highlights include
- NEXTEV(NIO):
- EP9 Supercar (www.nio.io/ep9) + Brand DNA dev.
- EC2GO:
- Car Sharing research + mobility program for German government
- BENTLEY:
- SUV(production), GT3(Paris 2012), new Flying Spur(Geneva 2013).
- INFINITI:
- E-MERGE Int + Ext consultant (Geneva 2013) see infiniti.co.uk
- CMAX:
- topped the European “C-segment cross over” sales for (2009).
- FORD SMAX:
- Car of the Year (2007) see caroftheyear.org
- SPECTRE MC1 Supercar:
- high end, 100% production $350K Supercar (2005).
- TATA MOTORS:
- Telcoline and Sumo production vehicles (2004).
- Focus RS:
- most successful Euro-sport hatch. UK car of the year (2002).
- Ford Mondeo:
- Exterior + Variants: Ford of Europe's key CD sized product (2000).
- F-150 + Ranger trucks:
- 1 million units per year. Truck of the year (1997+99).
- VW Brazilian Golf:
- VW Brazil's bestselling vehicle (1996).