Walter de Silva
Italian car designer known for Audi models
Born
February 27th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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An influential car designer contributed significantly to the automotive industry. Joined Volkswagen Group in 1998 and became the Head of Design at Audi in 2002. Designed several iconic models, including the Audi TT, Audi A5, and Audi A6. Focused on creating a cohesive design language that embodied elegance and sportiness. Retired from the automotive design sector but continued to influence design philosophy within the industry.
Designed the Audi TT
Designed the Audi A5
Designed the Audi A6
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