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Mariusz Bekas is the Design Manager for the Polish EV startup brand Izera. Currently he is responsible for their design operations in exterior, interior, and HMI development. Izera is part of a new global partnership between parent company ElectroMobility Poland, Geely Automotive, and world-renowned design house Pininfarina. Mariusz’s lifelong passion for drawing lead him to a pursuit of studies in Industrial and Transportation design. Upon graduating from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, he returned to Europe to begin his career in automotive design with Jaguar / Land Rover. His decade long experience at JLR involved both exterior and interior development, most currently of which was his role as Lead Interior Designer of the award-winning Jaguar I-Pace, and the all new Jaguar F-Pace.
SHOW SPONSORS
American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
While at Art Center one of his instructors, Merick Georgavich, was a great influence. Another mentor was Ed Willis, his first manager at Jaguar / Land Rover.
CHALLENGES
Upon starting with Land Rover, fresh out of school, Mariusz’s roll there didn’t last very long. However, it opened up opportunities in other departments within the company, which lead to a position with Jaguar.
SPECIAL VEHICLES
Fiat 126 Polski Fiat
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Automotive design is something done by a professional, passionate team.
WHERE TO FIND MARIUSZ
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