Top Car Designers To Speak at Motor Press Guild Design Panel at Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES--June 15, 2012: Prominent designers from DesignworksUSA, Kia, Mazda and Volkswagen will join the Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, for its 2012 Design Panel at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on June 18, 2012.

Dubbed "Eurasian Persuasion," this year's discussion will explore the cross-pollination of styling ideas and influences coming out of Europe and Asia. The panel will be moderated by Eric Noble of the Car Lab, a design industry consulting firm. Panelists slated to appear include:

Derek Jenkins , Director of Design, Mazda North America
Richard Kim , Senior Designer, BMW Group DesignworksUSA
Jae Min , Chief Designer, Volkswagen Group California
Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer, Kia Motors

"Design is arguably the most influential factor in new vehicle purchases," said Laura Burstein, President, Motor Press Guild. "There's no denying that we make emotional connections with cars based on how they look. This is an exciting opportunity to hear from some of the hottest designers in the industry about where the trends will take us next."

Who:	Motor Press Guild
What:	2012 Design Panel
When:	Monday, June 18, 2012, 4:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m.
Where:	The Petersen Automotive Museum - Second Floor, Grand Salon
	6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Cost:	Motor Press Guild and AutoDesignO Members (active) $15
	Transportation Design Students with student ID $15
	General attendance by non-members $25