Bob Boniface, director of Advanced Design Studios, General Motors talks about the design of the Chevy Volt.
According to his LinkedIn page, Boniface has worked for General Motors for over eighteen years.
Current - Director - Global Buick DesignDirector - Global Buick Design
Responsible for creation and development of Buick exterior and interior designs in North America as well as coordination of Buick design activity in all global regions. Responsible for creation and development of Buick exterior and interior designs in North America as well as coordination of Buick design activity in all global regions.
Design Director - Cadillac Exterior Design
Directed all exterior design work for Cadillac brand. Products include 2014 CTS Sedan, 2015 ATS Coupe, 2016 ATS-V/CTS-V, 2016 CT6 Sedan, 2016 XT5 SUV, 2016 Cadillac Escala Concept.Directed all exterior design work for Cadillac brand. Products include 2014 CTS Sedan, 2015 ATS Coupe, 2016 ATS-V/CTS-V, 2016 CT6 Sedan, 2016 XT5 SUV, 2016 Cadillac Escala Concept.
Director of Design - Premium Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles
Interior/ExteriorDirector of Design - Premium Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles Interior/Exterior
Directed architectural and vision studies for Omega architecture.Directed architectural and vision studies for Omega architecture.
Also, Director of Design
Crossover Vehicle Exteriors, Vehicle Accessories, Underhood, Wheels, LightingDirector of Design - Crossover Vehicle Exteriors, Vehicle Accessories, Underhood, Wheels, Lighting
Directed exterior design of General Motors Crossover Vehicles including 2013 GMC Acadia, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2013 Buick Enclave. Also responsible for vehicle accessories, underhood, lighting and wheel design for all brands.Directed exterior design of General Motors Crossover Vehicles including 2013 GMC Acadia, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2013 Buick Enclave.
Also responsible for vehicle accessories, underhood, lighting and wheel design for all brands.
Previously, Director of Design - Chevrolet Volt Interior/ExteriorDirector of Design
Directed the production design of the exterior and interior for the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera. Worked closely with Engineering, Product Planning and Program Management to ensure that program met aerodynamic, mass, investment, cost and timing targets.Directed the production design of the exterior and interior for the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera. Worked closely with Engineering, Product Planning and Program Management to ensure that program met aerodynamic, mass, investment, cost and timing targets.
Director of Advanced DesignDirector of Advanced Design
Directed Advanced Design studio at General Motors. Established architectural plan for future General Motors products including RWD, Midsize FWD, Crossovers and Fullsize Trucks. Directed design for fuel cell GM Sequel concept, 2006 Camaro concept and production architectural development.
Directed design for 2007 Chevrolet Volt concept as well as Volt production design studies.
