What a cool and well spoken guy. It's so interesting that with Sasha's accent, I feel it's easy to tell he's lived in many different countries and recently Sweden in particular when he pronounces certain words.
Love this guy, also Matt’s face change upon the guy loving cyber truck is priceless. Thank you for this episode, for the record, Cybertruck is way less ugly than new BMWs. It’s a beauty-free thing rather than ugly, IMO.
Podcasts with designers are some of my favorites. Such great conversation on the details and mechanics of design, specifically, industrial design. I only attended 1 year of design school and then realized that I didn't have the work ethic or drawing skills even after practicing so I get to live vicariously through these convos! lol
@@billycarlile6378 frank stephensons though not sure if TST had him on yet? EDIT: ah sorry I misunderstood your question though if you are interested in checking him out then I will keep my wrong answer anyway
Sasha is awesome. I met him once, asked him a few questions about Chiron design etc, talked for a couple minutes. He knew nothing about me, and I was probably a nobody in his eyes. But he realized I was interested in his work, so he gave me his card. I will never use his number because his time is too valuable, but it says a lot about the kind of person he is. And what a great designer.
I would say that his comment about the MK4 golf is overlooked. You have a lot of people who review cars who don't appreciate what consumer's want. He tried to use the analogy of a Hoodie and sneakers as why boring cars are important. I would refer Matt to Carl Ruiz's McDonald's fries review, Matt would not have appreciated it as a foodie.
what a treat of a guest, very insightful to finally hear this guy talk about car design in this format and get a feel on what his thought process is like
Fantastic show! I was always amazed that VW went so aggressive with the Chiron. Alway thought the house styling cues on the V bug were a little weak for the car’s abilities. Well done Sasha👍
Fascinating discussion, guys! If you can get more automotive designers on the show, that would be great. These people don't get the attention they deserve.
Would have loved to hear Sasha's favorite historical designs and his inspirations. He obviously has strong opinions about design (notice his response to the E-Type), so it would have been interesting to hear more from an expert perspective like his.
"the best lambos are the ones that are striking from proportions and shape but not overloaded with complicated details" - Sasha gets the essence of lamborghini better than the current lamborghini designers, couldn't agree more with you! Congrats on the creation of the Hurracan, it's a true masterpiece.
Sasha talks the way a true artist talks and knows the line of what the engineers need. This guy is fascinating to listen to. Koenigsegg design is one of the most iconic designs in terms of all models and certainly one to pass through time while still looking amazing.
I love how vociferously Sasha defended the ethos of the Cybertruck. Matt was setting himself up for shitting on it like he always does, and Sasha shut that shit down quick.
It's still not good. Sasha was talking about design, and he has right to do it. How about "bulletproof" glass which can't stand a small rock thrown at it.
@@vvevvevvvv Well that was because they'd already cracked the glass with the mallet before throwing the ball. That was a presentation issue. And also, whether a car has bullet proof glass is irrelevant in the first place, so Idk why anyone even brings that up. It's such a pointless feature that nobody asks for. It's like if you have a Koenigsegg doing 300mph, and they advertised that it was gonna have a floating GoPro on the dashboard, and then the floating GoPro ends up not working as intended - are you now gonna go "sure, it may do 300mph BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE A FLOATING GOPRO" Lol nobody gives a shit. Same with the bullet proof glass. Alas! The glass actually is bullet proof - it's just that the glass will crack if you beat it with a sledge hammer right before throwing a steel ball at it.
Great podcast, I have to agree about the Golf Mk4, I own a 03 Golf in the salt belt and still runs great and everything works except heated seats, originally paint, but most of all very functional.
Love this podcast episode!! I went to Art Center for a couple of semesters for car design/transportation design and all of the content of this video was like speaking to a close friend, very well laid out. And it's funny how designers can have similar wavelengths on different design ideas, kind of like hearing a song in your head and then hearing it play on the radio, can draw a concept and then months later see something similar elsewhere. Amazing and inspiring video guys, you have no idea....
Sasha is the man! The knowledge this man possesses and the experience he had gathered is amazing and his attitude towards design is so cool 🔥 one of the best to do it 🔥
Regarding Sasha speaking about a design idea that he, and CvK, both had independently around the same time - 2008 ish. Google "NLV Quant", and see the similarities with the Gemera. The NLV Solar AG, a Swiss company active in the field of Photovoltaic cells and revolutionary electrical energy storage accumulators, commissioned Koenigsegg, to design and engineer a 4-seater electric car, incorporating NLV´s core technologies. The NLV Quant was shown in Geneva Motor Show 2009. Cvk has since spoken about that idea of a car, and said that it was not possible for Koenigsegg to build it then, restrained by resources and also technical obsticles in form of packaging. With the compact TFG (Tiny Friendly Giant) engine with freevalve technology, combined with modern tech for electrifying, it was finally possible to make the packaging work, in form of the Gemera.
What a cool and well spoken guy. It's so interesting that with Sasha's accent, I feel it's easy to tell he's lived in many different countries and recently Sweden in particular when he pronounces certain words.
0:00 Preview
0:12 Sponsors
2:05 Show contents
3:00 Start!
3:35 Starting with designing normal cars
9:35 Designing digitally
10:17 Competing designers
11:54 Dino concept
14:17 First design for VW
15:40 Designing the Huracan
18:58 Driving a Veyron
19:40 Design integrity
24:10 Koenigsegg
26:49 NASCAR sponsor
28:09 Designing Bugatti Chiron
34:55 Koenigsegg Gemera hypercar
45:35 Koenigsegg CC850
52:00 EV packaging freedom
58:15 Cybertruck/functional design
1:06:40 Patreon
1:06:52 Designer compromises
1:10:26 Carbon fiber skepticism
1:12:15 Coupe crossovers
1:13:04 Pitching a car
1:14:10 New M3/M4 grille
1:14:23 Engine location design
1:16:54 Knowing when you’re done
1:17:32 Thank you Sasha
Love this guy, also Matt’s face change upon the guy loving cyber truck is priceless. Thank you for this episode, for the record, Cybertruck is way less ugly than new BMWs. It’s a beauty-free thing rather than ugly, IMO.
haha i noticed the same thing !
Matt fart always try to 💩 on Tesla 🤣
Brilliant. Thanks guys
Podcasts with designers are some of my favorites. Such great conversation on the details and mechanics of design, specifically, industrial design. I only attended 1 year of design school and then realized that I didn't have the work ethic or drawing skills even after practicing so I get to live vicariously through these convos! lol
Do you know of or can you recommend other TST podcasts with designers. I know Murray and the SSC Tuatara guy.
@@billycarlile6378 frank stephensons though not sure if TST had him on yet?
EDIT: ah sorry I misunderstood your question though if you are interested in checking him out then I will keep my wrong answer anyway
I really enjoyed this episode! Sasha is a top tier guest!
Sasha is awesome. I met him once, asked him a few questions about Chiron design etc, talked for a couple minutes. He knew nothing about me, and I was probably a nobody in his eyes. But he realized I was interested in his work, so he gave me his card. I will never use his number because his time is too valuable, but it says a lot about the kind of person he is. And what a great designer.
This is one of my favorite episodes and guests. Absolutely fascinating.
You need to get Christian Von Koenigsegg on the show! Next to Gordon Murray, this rates up there with my favorites. Good job
Wish customers and car manufacturers had Sasha’s point of view on the purity of design.
I would say that his comment about the MK4 golf is overlooked. You have a lot of people who review cars who don't appreciate what consumer's want. He tried to use the analogy of a Hoodie and sneakers as why boring cars are important. I would refer Matt to Carl Ruiz's McDonald's fries review, Matt would not have appreciated it as a foodie.
Mega-talended car designer sings the Cybertrucks praises then Matt says "I fucking hate it". Get over yourself, Matt.
@35:00 Perfectly pronounceable in Swedish ;-)
And for those that dont know. Ge is Give and Mera is More in English.
top guest! thx guys.
what a treat of a guest, very insightful to finally hear this guy talk about car design in this format and get a feel on what his thought process is like
Саня, ты наша гордость)
Great guest. This guy has a killer personality!
Such a fascinating interview. I love hearing about the design process. I feel like these guys don’t get enough credit in the industry
By far one of the best guests on the podcast, what an interesting guy.
One of the best TST pod yet. So informative, as a wannabe car designer this is an elixir.
One of my favorite and most enjoyable guest.
This guy was great
This was a banger! Damn, what a great guest!
Saw this dude in a Koenigsegg video wearing a Meshuggah t-shirt... Awesome 🤘
Fantastic show! I was always amazed that VW went so aggressive with the Chiron. Alway thought the house styling cues on the V bug were a little weak for the car’s abilities.
Well done Sasha👍
Fascinating discussion, guys! If you can get more automotive designers on the show, that would be great. These people don't get the attention they deserve.
Such a fascinating episode, ear porn for sure. Thank you TST!
This was great! Thanks for having him on.
Would have loved to hear Sasha's favorite historical designs and his inspirations. He obviously has strong opinions about design (notice his response to the E-Type), so it would have been interesting to hear more from an expert perspective like his.
Really great show!
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"the best lambos are the ones that are striking from proportions and shape but not overloaded with complicated details" - Sasha gets the essence of lamborghini better than the current lamborghini designers, couldn't agree more with you! Congrats on the creation of the Hurracan, it's a true masterpiece.
Great show guys! Sasha was a very interesting guest.
the literal dream for me, cant wait for this show
Amazing to hear Sasha talking design! Really cool guy and definitely a “big hitter”
Another great guest, love it, I feel i know the secret handshakes in the industry now! Love it, great work!
Zack got high before he had to use the internet for the CC8 photo comparison....
Sasha talks the way a true artist talks and knows the line of what the engineers need. This guy is fascinating to listen to. Koenigsegg design is one of the most iconic designs in terms of all models and certainly one to pass through time while still looking amazing.
This mfer is smart with his answers.
Carbon fiber is the new gold package.
What an interesting dude!
More people like him
1:14:23 he confirms merc amg gt ugly design
this vid deserves more that 601 upvotes
This was so, so interesting thank you.
I love how vociferously Sasha defended the ethos of the Cybertruck. Matt was setting himself up for shitting on it like he always does, and Sasha shut that shit down quick.
It's still not good. Sasha was talking about design, and he has right to do it. How about "bulletproof" glass which can't stand a small rock thrown at it.
@@vvevvevvvv Well that was because they'd already cracked the glass with the mallet before throwing the ball. That was a presentation issue. And also, whether a car has bullet proof glass is irrelevant in the first place, so Idk why anyone even brings that up. It's such a pointless feature that nobody asks for. It's like if you have a Koenigsegg doing 300mph, and they advertised that it was gonna have a floating GoPro on the dashboard, and then the floating GoPro ends up not working as intended - are you now gonna go "sure, it may do 300mph BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE A FLOATING GOPRO" Lol nobody gives a shit. Same with the bullet proof glass.
Alas! The glass actually is bullet proof - it's just that the glass will crack if you beat it with a sledge hammer right before throwing a steel ball at it.
@@vvevvevvvv If you're curious, this is them replacing the cracked window with a new one.
th-cam.com/video/fU_7OWYUMFs/w-d-xo.html
Great podcast, I have to agree about the Golf Mk4, I own a 03 Golf in the salt belt and still runs great and everything works except heated seats, originally paint, but most of all very functional.
Love this podcast episode!! I went to Art Center for a couple of semesters for car design/transportation design and all of the content of this video was like speaking to a close friend, very well laid out. And it's funny how designers can have similar wavelengths on different design ideas, kind of like hearing a song in your head and then hearing it play on the radio, can draw a concept and then months later see something similar elsewhere. Amazing and inspiring video guys, you have no idea....
Very good show
This will be good!
Sasha is the man! The knowledge this man possesses and the experience he had gathered is amazing and his attitude towards design is so cool 🔥 one of the best to do it 🔥
This guy is on a different level. Respect.
hi matt, where can i get that shirt of yours? thanks👌🏼
1:03:58 my new favorite human being ever 🤣
Love this POD!!
really great episode!
The guest sounds a lot like Bwipo
Second!
Are you going to talk about Porsche in this podcast too, Fatt Marah??
porsche is one of the car brands of all time, after all
@@babyfknbluOne of the brands of time more like
Get a life, man
AHahaha Matt Fart tried to 💩on Cybertruck. 🤣
Great podcast.
Regarding Sasha speaking about a design idea that he, and CvK, both had independently around the same time - 2008 ish. Google "NLV Quant", and see the similarities with the Gemera. The NLV Solar AG, a Swiss company active in the field of Photovoltaic cells and revolutionary electrical energy storage accumulators, commissioned Koenigsegg, to design and engineer a 4-seater electric car, incorporating NLV´s core technologies. The NLV Quant was shown in Geneva Motor Show 2009. Cvk has since spoken about that idea of a car, and said that it was not possible for Koenigsegg to build it then, restrained by resources and also technical obsticles in form of packaging. With the compact TFG (Tiny Friendly Giant) engine with freevalve technology, combined with modern tech for electrifying, it was finally possible to make the packaging work, in form of the Gemera.