Program Overview

Introduction to Car Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds

The Car Design for 15 - 17 Year Olds is a short course designed to introduce students to the world of car design. This one-week course will delve into exciting approaches that are shaping the future of car design and creativity.

Course Details

• Level(s) of Study: Short course
• Course Fee: Ł545
• Start Date(s): 27 July 2026
• Duration: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, one week
• Study Mode(s): Part-time
• Campus: City Campus

What You'll Study

During this course, you will:

• Learn how to design in different perspectives
• Create car design concepts from your own inspiration and from a brief
• Look at current car design concepts and discuss how their personality and style is driven by their brand DNA
• Explore your car design from different points of view
• Learn about style and function in automobile design
• Discuss how a 3D modeller would interpret your plans
• Present your project ideas to others
• Consider the future of car design

Course Structure

The course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University's city campus. You will receive 25 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor.

Tutor Profile

The course tutor, Boris Fabris, is a car designer and consultant based in Turin, Italy. He has experience working as a car designer in the USA, China, and Europe for prestigious companies such as Ferrari, Haima, and Sudan.

Careers and Employability

The course is designed to give you a real experience of university life, make new friends who share similar interests, and develop your portfolio. Previous students have gone on to study or work in product design, automotive design, and industrial design.

Campus and Facilities

You will be based in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment on the City Campus. You will have access to collaborative working spaces, the library, and IT facilities.

Entry Requirements

• Level: Open to all
• Entry Requirement: You should have an interest in product, industrial, or car design and in developing your creative thinking and drawing skills
• Age Requirement: You must be 15, 16, or 17 years old at the time of the course

Fees and Funding

• Course Fee: Ł545
• Payment: Payment is due at the time of booking
• Accommodation: Accommodation can be booked separately for Ł266 per week

What to Bring

• Sketchpad and notepad
• Basic drawing and designing equipment: a selection of pencils, pencil sharpener, and rubber

Pre-Course Reading

You can look at the following books to prepare for the course:

• H-Point: The Fundamentals of Car Design and Packaging by Stuart Macey and Geoff Wardle
• How to design cars like a pro by Tony Lewin, Ryan Borroff, and Ian Callum
• Learning Curves by Klara Sjölén and Allan Macdonald
• Fundamentals of automobile body structure design by Donald E. Malen
• Modern Automotive Technology by James E. Duffy

Certificate of Attendance

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.