J Mays, Ford Chief Creative Officer, Inhabitat Interview

J Mays, Ford Chief Creative Officer, Inhabitat Interview

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!... <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>

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j mays of 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!... <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>

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ford fusion energi plug-in

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!... <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>

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ford fusion energi plug-in

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!... <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>

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ford fusion hybrid dashboard

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!... <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>

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ford fusion energi

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!... <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>

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ford fusion energi plug-in

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!... <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>

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Ford Fusion Sketch

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!... <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>

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2013 Ford Focus Electric

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!... <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>

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Ford Fusion

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!... <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>

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phillip johnson & mies van der rohe

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!... <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>

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ford fusion sustainability

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!... <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>

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philip johnson glass house

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!... <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>

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FLW Falling Water

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!... <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>

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2013 ford c-max hybrid

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!... <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>

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Ford Fiesta

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!... <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>

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2014 Ford Fiesta

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!... <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>

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2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

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!... <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>

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Aston Martin DBS

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!... <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>

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J Mays interview

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!... <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>

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