This site has three functions:

GALLERY – Dedicated to creating Art Shows on a rotating basis, featuring talents from around the world. Gallery shows will be updated quarterly. 
ART – is the personal artwork from David Hilton. Originals and prints are available.
INTERIORS – Interior Space Design projects can realized depending on the client wishes.

Every Designer is also an Artist at heart.

David Hilton

Is an Automotive-Product Designer and Artist based in Cologne, Germany. Starting out as a Car Designer after University in 1991, he has worked for over 20 different Auto and Product design firms on various projects around the world.

Mr. Hilton has extensive experience in the luxury and hyper exotic sectors within the Design and customer experience worlds. Bringing world class Design to both mass and individual clients is Mr. Hilton’s talent and passion. The execution of interior spaces is a parallel adjunct to his capabilities. With a strong knowledge of how to bring projects into realization, he enjoys creating functional beauty in a professional, customer based methodology.

 

 

Professional Experience

2015-2017
NEXTEV (NIO.com) – Senior Design Director (UK/Munich/China) 
2014-2015
TOP SECRET – Mobility Consultant 
2012-2013
BENTLEY MOTORS (VW Group) - Head of Exterior Design
2011-2012
INFINITI UK (Nissan Group) – E-Merge electric supercar Consultant 
2002-2011
MCE - Designer/Director - Various projects/clients
2000-2001
FORD RACING - Chief Designer – Focus RS Program
2000
Founded MotorCityEurope Ltd.
1997-1999
FORD GERMANY Studio – Sr. Designer – Mondeo/SMAX/CMAX Programs
1995-1997
FORD DETROIT SUV Studio – Sr. Designer  - Maverick/Escape Program
1994-1995
MAZDA JAPAN – Designer – Light Truck Programs
1993-1994
FORD DETROIT TRUCK Studio - Designer – Ranger and F-150 Programs
1992-1993
VW Autolatina BRAZIL – Designer – VW Gol Program
1991-1992
FORD Advanced/International Studio - Designer - Progressive Concepts
1991
Bachelor of Science in Design University of Cincinnati (Cum Laude)

 

Project experience highlights include

NEXTEV(NIO):
EP9 Supercar (www.nio.io/ep9) + Brand DNA dev.
EC2GO:
Car Sharing research + mobility program for German government
BENTLEY:
SUV(production), GT3(Paris 2012), new Flying Spur(Geneva 2013). 
INFINITI:
E-MERGE Int + Ext consultant (Geneva 2013) see infiniti.co.uk
CMAX:
topped the European “C-segment cross over” sales for (2009). 
FORD SMAX:
Car of the Year (2007) see caroftheyear.org
SPECTRE MC1 Supercar:
high end, 100% production $350K Supercar (2005). 
TATA MOTORS:
Telcoline and Sumo production vehicles (2004). 
Focus RS:
most successful Euro-sport hatch. UK car of the year (2002). 
Ford Mondeo:
Exterior + Variants: Ford of Europe's key CD sized product (2000). 
F-150 + Ranger trucks:
1 million units per year. Truck of the year (1997+99). 
VW Brazilian Golf:
VW Brazil's bestselling vehicle (1996).

How to find us

DAVIDHILTONDESIGN Gallery
Vorgebirgstrasse 1 · Colonge 50677 · Germany