Ryan Christopher Nagode | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Automobile Designer |
| Known for | Chief Designer, RAM Interior Studio at Stellantis |
Ryan Nagode is an automobile stylist and currently the chief designer for RAM/SRT Interior Studio at Stellantis.[1] In 2014, Nagode was named to the Automotive News "40 under 40."[2]
A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art Industrial Design Program in 2003, Nagode designed the exterior of the Dodge Avenger; [3] the Dodge Journey;[4] the interior of the 2009 Dodge Ram[5] and 2011 Jeep Wrangler; and directed the design studio for the 2013 RAM 1500/2500/3500 interiors, including the Laramie Longhorn and Limited models, as well as the 2013 Dodge Dart and the return of the 2013 SRT Viper.[citation needed]
In a 2007 interview, Nagode said the front end of the Avenger was inspired by a fond pair of the designer's Oakley sunglasses [3] and the feeling they give him when he wore them.[6]
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- ^ "Ryan Nagode: Design Chief of Ram/SRT/Fiat North America, Interior Studios, FCA US LLC". Ignite Automotive.
- ^ a b "Avenger meets its rivals head-on". San Antonio Express-News, G. Chambers Williams III, 08/02/2007.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "DRIVELINE: Dodge has strong hand in Journey". The London Free Press, Harry Pegg, February 8, 2008.
- ^ Dodge Ram
- ^ "On The Avenger, Dodge makes a big statement with its midsize car". Automotive Design and Production, Gary S. Vasilash. Archived from the original on 2008-05-13.