Christopher Young

Experienced Automotive Designer with demonstrated success in the automotive industry. Skilled in Transportation and Product Design, Advanced/Strategic Design, and Brand Development, Digital Design (UX/UI), Human-Centered Design Thinking & Strategy, (CX) Customer Experience Design/Strategy.

A graduate of The University of Bridgeport and College of Creative Studies earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Product Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in automotive Design. Experiences in Design extends from Footwear Design, product, and also a Lead Designer at General Motors.

Media of note include:

Lincoln Navigator -2016

Interior Motives Autumn - 2017

Bronco Sport - 2020

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/07/13/2021-ford-bronco-chris-young-mckinley-thompson-jr/5384019002/

https://turo.com/blog/gearheads/7-black-designers-who-altered-the-auto-industry

Highlighted

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/19/business/dream-cruise-car-designers

https://www.pca.org/news/video-pca-spotlight-chris-youngs-porsche-928-s4

Other vehicular activities include: Serving as an Aston Martin apprentice. Earned numerous awards for Concur entry both regional and national for personal vehicles.

The belief vehicles are not just for transportation but also add a sense of adventure and excitement to life.

Thus, the beauty of Design, the combination of art, science, and engineering, will continue to benefit society as a whole.

Currently Lead Designer Interior, exterior, and UX with Ford and Lincoln Motor Company.

Prior Experience with General Motors in Southern California and Michigan.