Ryan Nagode is an automobile stylist and currently the chief designer for RAM/SRT Interior Studio at Stellantis.[1] In 2014, Nagode was named to the Automotive News "40 under 40."[2]
Ryan Christopher Nagode | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Automobile Designer |
| Known for | Chief Designer, RAM Interior Studio at Stellantis |
A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art Industrial Design Program in 2003, Nagode designed the exterior of the Dodge Avenger; [3] the Dodge Journey;[4] the interior of the 2009 Dodge Ram[5] and 2011 Jeep Wrangler; and directed the design studio for the 2013 RAM 1500/2500/3500 interiors, including the Laramie Longhorn and Limited models, as well as the 2013 Dodge Dart and the return of the 2013 SRT Viper.[citation needed]
In a 2007 interview, Nagode said the front end of the Avenger was inspired by a fond pair of the designer's Oakley sunglasses [3] and the feeling they give him when he wore them.[6]
Background edit
Nagode is the son of Larry and Denise Nagode, grew up in East Aurora, NY[6] and graduated in 1998 from East Aurora High School.[7] Nagode's father was also a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1974, and was a student of Viktor Schreckengost[8] and is Senior Designer at Fisher-Price[6] — where Ryan Nagode had also served a summer internship.[1]
Nagode participated in the CIA's 5th annual Automotive Design Symposium, March 2, 2007 at the Cleveland Auto Show[9] as well as the Cleveland Institute of Art's Future center for design and technology transfer, Design Values 2, June 1 through August 3, 2007.[10]
Gallery edit
The second generation Dodge Avenger, 2009 Dodge Journey, as well as the 2009 Dodge Ram Interior, styled by Ryan Nagode:
References edit
- ^ a b "Linkedin.com, Ryan Nagode". Linkedin.com, Ryan Nagode.
- ^ "Ryan Nagode: Design Chief of Ram/SRT/Fiat North America, Interior Studios, FCA US LLC". Ignite Automotive.
- ^ a b "Avenger meets its rivals head-on". San Antonio Express-News, G. Chambers Williams III, 08/02/2007.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "DRIVELINE: Dodge has strong hand in Journey". The London Free Press, Harry Pegg, February 8, 2008.
- ^ Dodge Ram
- ^ a b c "On The Avenger, Dodge makes a big statement with its midsize car". Automotive Design and Production, Gary S. Vasilash. Archived from the original on 2008-05-13.
- ^ "East Aurora, N.Y., native found inspiration in designing Dodge Avenger". The Buffalo News, Matt Glynn, March 5, 2007.
- ^ "Industrial Designer Viktor Schreckengost dead at 101". Metropolis Magazine, Paul Makovsky, February 4, 2008. Archived from the original on April 16, 2008.
- ^ "Automotive Design Symposium with the Cleveland Institute of Art enters 5th Year" (PDF). ClevelandAutoShow.com.
- ^ "Design Values 2". future.cia.edu.