Nicholas David

About Nicholas David

I’m an award-winning design leader with over two decades of experience shaping iconic vehicles and steering global design strategy for some of the world’s most respected brands. From concept to production, I bring a designer’s intuition, a strategist’s mindset, and a passion for creating emotionally resonant products with sculptural clarity and purpose.Most recently, I was honored with the 2025 EyesOn Design Award for Best Production Car Design for the Karma Kaveya—a vehicle that marks a turning point not just in execution, but in the brand’s evolution. As VP of Global Design at Karma Automotive, I’ve spearheaded a new design language and strategy to elevate the brand into the ultra-luxury space, overseeing everything from exterior and interior design to CMF, visualization, and UX.Throughout my career, I’ve led advanced and production programs across global studios—from launching Honda’s Advanced Design Studio in California, to contributing to Jaguar Land Rover’s flagship performance vehicles, to partnering with BMW DesignWorks, Nest, Zoox, and SpaceX on design-led innovation.My work has been recognized with multiple industry honors, including the iF Design Award for the world-record-setting EN0.146 concept, and continues to focus on bringing concept-grade design to life in meaningful, crafted, and globally relevant ways.I’m open to conversations around design leadership, brand elevation, and the future of high-end vehicle experiences.

Experience

1. Senior Design Director

   Karma Automotive

   Oct 2022 — Present

Education

• Royal College of Art

  MA, Vehicle Design

  2000 — 2002

• Coventry University

  P.G Diploma, Automotive Design

• University of Wales, Swansea

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1996 — 1999