For most of us the initial attraction of a new vehicle is not how it drives, handles or uses fuel - it is how it looks......

Whilst there are numerous specialist exhibitions on automotive engineering this exciting new event is concerned purely with the initial design process - the talents, new technologies and studio work required in order to transform a rough concept sketch into a prototype ready for testing. The Automotive Designers Show is for those professionals involved in this part of the automotive manufacturing process - the exterior design and the interior layout.

This much needed event will include an exhibition and a conference both of which will be free to attend however the event will not be open to the general public.

The Automotive Designers Show will provide a unique environment in which those professionally involved in vehicle design can meet with design technology and service providers. It will focus not only on future vehicle design trends but also look at the latest studio equipment and services aswell as those specialist component technologies that become an integral part of the initial design process. Independent design houses, OEM studio & design managers, design departments, automotive design schools and body engineering specialists will find this event to be dedicated to all relevant aspects of their business.

Within the exhibition hall will be an open conference area which will allow visitors to sit in on those sessions of most interest whilst still being able to meet with exhibitors. Over the three days some 40 or so speakers will outline the latest developments, trends and ideas in relation to future concepts, design trends, studio technology, design services and new materials, technology and components.

Also within the show will be a limited number of workshops where tutorials on subjects such as clay modelling and sketching will take place. It is sensible that the show should have a recruitment element to it as well. A designated booth or area within the show will allow freelance or student designers to register their details or links to design portfolios. This information will then be made available to all exhibiting and visiting companies after the show.