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Marc Tarling is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Industrial Design at Purdue University, bringing 25 years of industry experience in automotive design. He has worked with prestigious companies such as Ford Europe and General Motors in locations including the UK, Germany, and Detroit, alongside gaining extensive experience collaborating with GM’s partner in China, Shanghai. Marc's diverse background in automotive design encompasses several leadership roles, focusing on production design, advanced design, CMF (color, material, finish) design, brand design, strategy, vehicle architecture, and digital design/interaction. He is passionate about future mobility and the role of the designer as an integrator. His research interests and specializations include Mobility Design, Design Strategy, and Integrated Design, emphasizing the development of vehicle design as part of a broader mobility solution and creating design strategies that foster innovation. He holds a Master of Arts in Vehicle Design from the Royal College of Art in London and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Newcastle, UK.
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