Ryan Nagode
| Ryan Christopher Nagode | |
|---|---|
| Born | East Aurora, NY |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Automobile Designer |
| Known for | Chief Designer, RAM/SRT/Fiat USA Interior Studio at FCA |
Ryan Nagode is an automobile stylist, currently chief designer for RAM/SRT/Fiat USA Interior Studio at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).[1]
A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art Industrial Design Program in 2003, Nagode designed the exterior of the Dodge Avenger [2] and the Dodge Journey;[3] the interior of the 2009 Dodge Ram[4] and 2011 Jeep Wrangler; and directed the design studio for the 2013 RAM 1500/2500/3500 interiors, including the Laramie Longhorn and Limited models, as well as the 2013 Dodge Dart and the return of the 2013 SRT Viper.[citation needed]
In a 2007 interview, Nagode said the front end of the Avenger was inspired by a fond pair of the designer's Oakley sunglasses [2] and the feeling they give him when he wore them.[5]
Background
Nagode is the son of Larry and Denise Nagode, grew up in East Aurora, NY [5] and graduated in 1998 from East Aurora High School.[6] Nagode's father was also a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1974, and was a student of Viktor Schreckengost[7] and is Senior Designer at Fisher-Price [5] — where Ryan Nagode had also served a summer internship.[1]
Nagode participated in the CIA's 5th annual Automotive Design Symposium, March 2, 2007 at the Cleveland Auto Show[8] as well as the Cleveland Institute of Art'ss Future center for design and technology transfer, Design Values 2, June 1 through August 3, 2007.[9]
Gallery
The second generation Dodge Avenger, 2009 Dodge Journey, as well as the 2009 Dodge Ram Interior, styled by Ryan Nagode:
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