INTERVIEW: Inhabitat Chats with J Mays, VP of Global Design and Chief Creative Officer at Ford Motor Company

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Automotive designer J Mays has become well-known as the design director of Ford Motor Company. Born in rural Oklahoma, Mays started working at his family's auto parts store at an early age with aspirations of becoming an architect, but eventually found his calling in car design while at the Art Center in Pasadena. An automotive design pioneer with more than 30 years under his belt, Mays has been involved in the design of a number of the car industry's most well-recognized automobiles, including the VW "New Beetle", Aston Martin DB9, Land Rover LR3/Discovery, Ford GT, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Focus (including the Focus EV), and the new green 2013 Ford Fusion—just to name a few!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/interview-inhabitat-chats-with-j-mays-vp-of-global-design-and-chief-creative-officer-at-ford-motor-company/'>READ ARTICLE</a>