In a recent development, Tesla has bid farewell to a highly influential figure in the realm of interior design, Peter Blades. The departure was confirmed on February 29th. Blades, who played a pivotal role at Tesla for nearly a decade, spearheaded the interior design of popular models such as Model 3 and Model Y. His creative direction extended to the interior designs of the Semi truck and the upcoming generation of the Roadster, leaving a profound impact on Tesla's overall interior design aesthetics.
Surprisingly, Blades has now made a career move, transitioning to a helicopter company, marking a notable shift in his professional trajectory.
Brad Stevens has recently joined the startup Skyryse, which is working on developing the next generation of helicopters, as their Vice President of Design. He expressed his excitement and honor in joining Skyryse, seeing it as an opportunity to integrate his fresh perspective on design with groundbreaking new technology.
Before joining Tesla, Stevens had worked at Nissan and General Motors, contributing to the design of models such as the Camaro, Impala, and C7 Corvette, as IT Home understands.
The automotive industry has mixed reviews about Tesla's interior design, and Stevens was undoubtedly a key figure in shaping its style. While his departure might impact Tesla to some extent, the company boasts a robust team of designers and has built a good reputation in the design domain under the leadership of Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen.
It's noteworthy that Tesla focuses on mass-production models, allowing designers to be directly involved in projects that go into production. This aspect is more appealing compared to other automotive companies, where designers often work on concept cars that never hit the market.
