Giles Taylor
Giles Taylor (born February 1968) is a British car designer who has achieved notable designs for well-known car marques throughout his career to date. He is the global vice president of design and chief creative officer for FAW Group China.[1] – the second largest Chinese automotive manufacturer.[2]
Education and career[edit]
Taylor was born in Somerset, UK and educated in Malvern, Worcestershire. He began his higher education at Coventry University in 1986 where he gained a BA (hons) in industrial design transportation. During his year in industry, he held an internship with Mercedes-Benz in Sindelfingen, Germany. He went on to gain a Masters Degree (MDes RCA) at the Royal College of Art, graduating in 1992 with the Giorgetto Giugiaro Award for Innovation.
In 1992, Taylor joined Automobiles Citroën at their Paris design studio. During his 5 years as an exterior Designer, he provided the exterior design for the Xsara Compact Sedan[3] and exterior concept for the C3 city car 2002[4]
He moved to Jaguar Cars Ltd, Coventry in 1997 as a Design Manager for XJ.[5] In 2001 he became chief designer for the Jaguar XK and XJ car lines and led the teams responsible for the 2006 all new XK and XKR as well as the 2010 all new XJ[6]. Both designs went on to achieve Design awards in the UK, US and Europe.
In 2011, Taylor joined the BMW Group and took on the position as Head of Exterior Design for Rolls-Royce Motorcars based in Munich, Germany[7]. He was subsequently appointed to the position of Director of Design and Board Member for Rolls-Royce Motorcars in June 2012.[8]
His notable achievements during that time include the design of the 2016 Dawn,[9] 2017 Phantom VIII limousine,[10] 2018 Cullinan SUV[11] and all new Ghost limousine.[12] He also designed the one-off coachbuilt Rolls-Royce Phantom Sweptail[13] for a VIP client and on reveal at the 2018 Lake Como Concours d’ Elegance, it was billed as the world’s most expensive car.[14]
Taylor left his position at Rolls-Royce in May 2018 to take up the role of vice president of global design and chief creative officer for FAW Group.[15] His VP design role includes responsibilities for China's oldest and most luxurious car brand Hongqi or "Redflag", as well as Bestune Cars and Jiefang Truck brands.
Along with design influence for the 2020 H9 mid size sedan and electric E-HS9 SUV products[16], Taylor was also responsible for setting up the Munich based FAW Global Advanced Design Studio which contributes designs for the main brand headquarters based in Changchun, Jilin province, China.[17]
Taylor is an active Automotive Charity Chairman in his position as Court Assistant to the Coachmakers of London Livery Company which was founded by King Charles II in 1677.
Exterior/interior designs[edit]
- Citroën Xsara 1997 (exterior)[18]
- Citroën C3 2002 (exterior concept)[19]
- Jaguar XJ (X350) 2001 (interior)[20]
- Jaguar X- Type Wagon 2004 (exterior)
- Aluminium lightweight Coupe Showcar 2005 (Chief Designer)[21]
- Jaguar XK sports coupe and convertible/XKR 2006/7 (Chief Designer)[22]
- Jaguar XJ all new sedan 2010[23] (Chief Designer)
Design director[edit]
- Rolls-Royce Dawn 2016[24]
- Rolls-Royce 103ex Vision Vehicle[25]
- Rolls-Royce "Sweptail" Bespoke Coupe[26]
- Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII 2018[27]
- Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV 2018[28]
- Rolls-Royce Ghost II 2020[29]
- HongQi E-HS9 EV 2020[30]
- HongQi EQ M5 EV 2021[31]
References[edit]
- ↑ GmbH, finanzen net. "Giles Taylor Joins the China FAW Group as 'Global Vice President of Design and Chief Creative Officer'". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ Nica, Gabriel (2021-02-04). "FAW interested in buying BMW's Chinese partner Brilliance Auto". BMW BLOG. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ Admin (1997-09-15). "CITROEN'S XSARA MAKES ITS MARQUE". Motor Trader. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ "COACHBUILD.COM - Taylor, Giles". www.coachbuild.com. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ↑ "FAW names ex-Rolls-Royce design chief to help revive luxury China marque". Automotive News Europe. 2018-09-07. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ "Giles Taylor is new Rolls-Royce Head of Exterior Design - Car Body Design". Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ "Giles Taylor is new Rolls-Royce Head of Exterior Design - Car Body Design". Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ↑ "Giles Taylor is new Rolls-Royce Design Director - Car Body Design". Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ↑ "2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn revealed - exclusive studio pictures". Autocar. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ↑ "Interview: Giles Taylor, Former Design Director at Rolls-Royce". COOL HUNTING®. 2018-07-18. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ↑ "Rolls-Royce Cullinan Ultra Luxurious SUV: Effortless, Everywhere | AUTOMOTIVE RHYTHMS". www.automotiverhythms.com. 2018-05-10. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ↑ Banks, Nargess. "Meet The World's First Diamond Car, The Rolls-Royce Ghost Elegance". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Rolls-Royce builds the world's most expensive 'new' car". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ↑ "Rolls-Royce builds the world's most expensive 'new' car". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Giles Taylor Joins FAW as "Global Vice President of Design and Chief Creative Officer"". www.faw.com. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Hongqi E-HS9 Is A Chinese EV Rolls-Royce Cullinan". Automacha. 2020-09-08. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ Corporation, F. A. W. "Giles Taylor Joins the China FAW Group as "Global Vice President of Design and Chief Creative Officer"". www.prnewswire.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ Admin (1997-09-15). "CITROEN'S XSARA MAKES ITS MARQUE". Motor Trader. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "COACHBUILD.COM - Taylor, Giles". www.coachbuild.com. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Car Spy Shots, News, Reviews, and Insights - Motor Authority". www.motorauthority.com. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe Concept", Wikipedia, 2021-05-22, retrieved 2021-05-26
- ↑ "Car Spy Shots, News, Reviews, and Insights - Motor Authority". www.motorauthority.com. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Rolls-Royce head of design Giles Taylor suddenly departs company". Autoblog. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Rolls-Royce Dawn recognised by German Design Council as 'best of best'". Automotive World. 2016-07-22. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ Zhang, Benjamin. "This is a provocative vision of what Rolls-Royce will become over the next 100 years". Business Insider. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Rolls-Royce builds the world's most expensive 'new' car". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ Gallina·July 28, Eric; Read, 2017·1 Min (2017-07-28). "Rolls-Royce Design Director Giles Taylor on the New Phantom". Form Trends. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "New Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV revealed". Auto Express. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ Banks, Nargess. "Meet The World's First Diamond Car, The Rolls-Royce Ghost Elegance". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Hongqi E-HS9 is top electric SUV". Techzle. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ↑ "Hongqi E-QM5 Is An Electric Sedan With A Funky Face". Automacha. 2021-01-10. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
External links[edit]
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJdu2AOg6PQ (Rolls Royce - Phantom)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MITcSXFpEWY (Rolls Royce - Phantom)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGm4D1Lnxv4 (Rolls Royce - Phantom)
- https://coolhunting.com/design/rolls-royce-phantom-interview/ (Interview Phantom)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OoCQCgpBnI (Rolls Royce - Sweptail)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-bbN-0QX1Y (Rolls Royce - Cullinan)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=DdSQGsa1XT0 (Rolls Royce - 103ex Vision Vehicle)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xnWSx9Yw7E (Rolls Royce - 103ex Vision Vehicle)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCYVkpxreUU (Rolls Royce - 103ex Vision Vehicle)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=6R6XW8P-JHk (Rolls Royce - 103ex Vision Vehicle)
- https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/06/18/interview-with-chief-designer-for-rolls-royce-gilles-taylor/ (Interview 103ex Vision Vehicle)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKGEurtoUpI (Rolls Royce - Vision Next 100)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvsWjFiyU58 (Rolls Royce - 103ex Vision Vehicle)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJOxgQzjH4c (Rolls Royce - Dawn)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=g5rkmajBa-I (Rolls Royce - Wraith)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Meg6-a2psBU (Rolls Royce - Bespoke Serenity Phantom)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EBnSsl09s8 (Rolls Royce - Bespoke Serenity Phantom)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHWVnxlJv10 (Rolls Royce - Bespoke Serenity Phantom)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=226lOkhHfEE (Rolls Royce - Bespoke Serenity Phantom)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg2RC4FYdxE&t=122s (Hongqi - H9)
- https://oceanconxt.com/ (Oceanco - Round Table Discussion)
- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KQ9BByHtv16eal6qNL7WV (Interview - BOAT Briefing)
- https://www.brummellmagazine.co.uk/motoring/giles-taylors-rolls-royce-phantom-playlist/ (Rolls Royce - Phantom)
- https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/27/16038226/rolls-royce-phantom-luxury-cars (Rolls Royce - Phantom)
- https://robbreport.com.my/2018/02/12/robb-exclusive-rolls-royce-phantom/ (Rolls Royce - Phantom)
- https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/rolls-royce-dawn-drive (Rolls Royce - Dawn)
- https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/rolls-royce-dawn-convertible-ghost-wraith (Rolls Royce - Dawn)
- https://www.gq.com.au/lifestyle/cars/the-rollsroyce-sweptail-could-be-most-expensive-new-car-ever/news-story/4968b842b4c31ca1966ec1d0e9d151f5 (Rolls Royce - Sweptail)
- https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/rolls-royce-unveils-its-vision-of-future-luxury (Rolls Royce - Vision Next 100)
- https://www.topgear.com/car-news/british/interview-rolls-royces-director-design (Rolls Royce - Interview)
- http://www.faw.com/fawen/xwzt/xwbd/2040519/index.html (FAW Design Center Munich)
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