Comments on: MINI United Interview: Gert Hildebrand http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile Top 10 Stories of 2007 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-193778 MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile Top 10 Stories of 2007 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:00:41 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-193778 <p>[...] 10: MINI United Interview: Gert Hildebrand [...]</p> [...] 10: MINI United Interview: Gert Hildebrand [...]

]]> By: msh441 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134709 msh441 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:28:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134709 <p>Wow that was a great interview. It seems you get some much more out of an audio interview vs. the sterile printed word. Seems like a very nice, down to earth guy.</p> <p>Oh, and nice of him to give the shout out to us here in the Seattle club and "Chuckanut Road" (well, it's actually Chuckanut Drive, but hey...).</p> Wow that was a great interview. It seems you get some much more out of an audio interview vs. the sterile printed word. Seems like a very nice, down to earth guy.

Oh, and nice of him to give the shout out to us here in the Seattle club and “Chuckanut Road” (well, it’s actually Chuckanut Drive, but hey…).

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134404 Gabe Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:43:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134404 <blockquote> <p>I don’t have a problem with the black plastic wheel spats as long as the plastic itself is of better quality than what we have now.</p> </blockquote> <p>Thankfully they're much higher quality than the previous car.</p>

I don’t have a problem with the black plastic wheel spats as long as the plastic itself is of better quality than what we have now.

Thankfully they’re much higher quality than the previous car.

]]> By: lavardera http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134274 lavardera Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:12:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134274 <p>BMW MINI Design Team, please handle the masterpiece we have in our hands roughly and deliberately…show that you can experiment and explore new directions…the original Mini was a revolution and not timid steps. If some of us are not upset with your decisions then you are probably not doing your job.</p> BMW MINI Design Team, please handle the masterpiece we have in our hands roughly and deliberately…show that you can experiment and explore new directions…the original Mini was a revolution and not timid steps. If some of us are not upset with your decisions then you are probably not doing your job.

]]> By: Frank Stephenson at Alfa Romeo! - Page 4 - MINI2 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134219 Frank Stephenson at Alfa Romeo! - Page 4 - MINI2 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:13:48 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134219 <p>[...] There is an interesting 36 minute interview of Gert Hildebrand (done at MINI United 2007) here: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI United Interview: Gert Hildebrand [...]</p> [...] There is an interesting 36 minute interview of Gert Hildebrand (done at MINI United 2007) here: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI United Interview: Gert Hildebrand [...]

]]> By: Frank Stephenson at Alfa Romeo! - Page 4 - MINI2 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134217 Frank Stephenson at Alfa Romeo! - Page 4 - MINI2 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:10:07 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134217 <p>[...] is an interesting 36 minute interview of Get Hildebrand (done at MINI United 2007) here: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI United Interview: Gert Hildebrand [...]</p> [...] is an interesting 36 minute interview of Get Hildebrand (done at MINI United 2007) here: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI United Interview: Gert Hildebrand [...]

]]> By: giacomo http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134124 giacomo Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:51:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134124 <p>BMW MINI Design Team, please handle the masterpiece you have in your hands carefully...show that you can better Stephenson's winner...I only see a poor attempt to weakly advance his brilliant interpretation.</p> BMW MINI Design Team, please handle the masterpiece you have in your hands carefully…show that you can better Stephenson’s winner…I only see a poor attempt to weakly advance his brilliant interpretation.

]]> By: Matt G. http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134121 Matt G. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:32:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134121 <p>Todd,</p> <p>I agree. But that would only <em>begin</em> to address the problems with that kit.</p> Todd,

I agree. But that would only begin to address the problems with that kit.

]]> By: Nigel http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134078 Nigel Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:24:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134078 <p>I don't have a problem with the black plastic wheel spats as long as the plastic itself is of better quality than what we have now.</p> I don’t have a problem with the black plastic wheel spats as long as the plastic itself is of better quality than what we have now.

]]> By: Todd http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134066 Todd Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:45:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134066 <blockquote>I think you’ll find that your "we" is a very small minority. Body-colored arches are awful.</blockquote> <p>Agreed, in general, but body colored arches would do a lot to improve the looks of the factory aero kit.</p> I think you’ll find that your “we” is a very small minority. Body-colored arches are awful.

Agreed, in general, but body colored arches would do a lot to improve the looks of the factory aero kit.

]]> By: Matt G. http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134051 Matt G. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:46:37 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134051 <p>john m,</p> <p>I think you'll find that your "we" is a very small minority. Body-colored arches are awful.</p> john m,

I think you’ll find that your “we” is a very small minority. Body-colored arches are awful.

]]> By: Nigel http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134033 Nigel Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:59:11 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134033 <p>I am glad to hear that Gert is such an approachable and pleasing individual and that after all is said and done he does really feel passionate about nurturing the brand and its designs. At least the R55 seems to be proof of that. But since I am stubborn by nature, I will fully restore my respects and admirations for the man, once he addresses the teething design issues that plague the R56, both inside and out in the next forthcoming facelift.</p> <p>The way I see it, the center stack in the instrument panel is a splendid place to start.</p> <p>-Nigel</p> I am glad to hear that Gert is such an approachable and pleasing individual and that after all is said and done he does really feel passionate about nurturing the brand and its designs. At least the R55 seems to be proof of that. But since I am stubborn by nature, I will fully restore my respects and admirations for the man, once he addresses the teething design issues that plague the R56, both inside and out in the next forthcoming facelift.

The way I see it, the center stack in the instrument panel is a splendid place to start.

-Nigel

]]> By: lavardera http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-134032 lavardera Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:52:13 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-134032 <p>love them</p> love them

]]> By: dickdavid http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-133952 dickdavid Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:16:33 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-133952 <blockquote>so why do the continue with the black wheel arches, we hate them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</blockquote> <p>Maybe because some of us actually like them.</p> so why do the continue with the black wheel arches, we hate them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe because some of us actually like them.

]]> By: john m http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-133844 john m Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:17:36 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-133844 <p>so why do the continue with the black wheel arches, we hate them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p> so why do the continue with the black wheel arches, we hate them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Mytmini http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-133781 Mytmini Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:06:39 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-133781 <p>I hope that Herr Hildebrand's brilliant influence is still prevalent at Mini when I either replace or add to our 06 MCS. Makes me proud to know that the chief designer is as dedicated to the Mini as is this customer. Great interview! Thank you.</p> I hope that Herr Hildebrand’s brilliant influence is still prevalent at Mini when I either replace or add to our 06 MCS. Makes me proud to know that the chief designer is as dedicated to the Mini as is this customer. Great interview! Thank you.

]]> By: bluzeke http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-133779 bluzeke Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:53:45 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-133779 <p>Another good catch guys! Judging from the interview I'd say it's pretty clear that Gert and the design team have gotten the message that the center stack needs a rework. Mission Accomplished! ;-)</p> <p>Oh yeah - I kinda thought the competing background noise and music gave us an extra aural glimpse into the general thumpin' vibe!</p> Another good catch guys! Judging from the interview I’d say it’s pretty clear that Gert and the design team have gotten the message that the center stack needs a rework. Mission Accomplished! ;-)

Oh yeah – I kinda thought the competing background noise and music gave us an extra aural glimpse into the general thumpin’ vibe!

]]> By: lavardera http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-133692 lavardera Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:56:19 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-133692 <p>Its so great to hear from the designers when the distance from them to the consumer is so great in a car company. Its great that he and his team read the blogs and community message boards to get first hand feedback on their design decisions. I love my R56 but I have to say I want them to be inspired to change it - to keep moving the design forward, to keep reinterpreting the brand and reinventing it for what is ultimately a changing world.</p> Its so great to hear from the designers when the distance from them to the consumer is so great in a car company. Its great that he and his team read the blogs and community message boards to get first hand feedback on their design decisions. I love my R56 but I have to say I want them to be inspired to change it – to keep moving the design forward, to keep reinterpreting the brand and reinventing it for what is ultimately a changing world.

]]> By: Matt G. http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-133652 Matt G. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:39:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-133652 <p>Nigel,</p> <p>I think the difference has more to do with the interview style than anything else. When you send someone a list of written questions, of course you're going to get responses that sound canned. The interviewee has time rethink and edit their answers before sending them back. The interviewer also loses the ability to read the body language and tone of the interviewee and ask follow-up questions based on this feedback. IMHO, I think it's a <em>horrible</em> way to conduct an interview.</p> Nigel,

I think the difference has more to do with the interview style than anything else. When you send someone a list of written questions, of course you’re going to get responses that sound canned. The interviewee has time rethink and edit their answers before sending them back. The interviewer also loses the ability to read the body language and tone of the interviewee and ask follow-up questions based on this feedback. IMHO, I think it’s a horrible way to conduct an interview.

]]> By: Nathaniel Salzman http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/comment-page-1/#comment-133651 Nathaniel Salzman Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:38:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/06/26/mu-interview-gert-hildebrand-head-of-mini-design/#comment-133651 <p>With such an exciting event, I can see how you guys would be tired.</p> With such an exciting event, I can see how you guys would be tired.

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