Daniel Fernández Godoy

About

Where ideas come to life. From a young age, the open road and finely crafted cars ignited my passion for automotive design. I was fortunate enough to experience road trips in some of the world’s finest machines, and these early encounters sparked a lifelong fascination with cars. I found myself constantly sketching, striving to merge aesthetics with functionality in fresh and innovative ways. Though my career initially led me down an 18-year path in finance, my passion for car design never waned. Fueled by this relentless dream, I made the bold decision to shift gears and fully immerse myself in the world I’ve always loved. Today, I am a proud MA graduate in Automotive and Transport Design from Coventry University, where I refined my skills and deepened my knowledge of vehicle creation, both as an art and a science. My design philosophy is rooted in sleek and pure forms—shapes that speak volumes without saying too much, yet never lose their expressive power. I’m particularly inspired by aerodynamics, seeing it not only as a tool for efficiency but as a defining element of a vehicle’s identity. Sustainability is also central to my approach; I believe in advancing automotive design through the lens of circularity, ensuring that the vehicles we create are not only visually stunning but also environmentally responsible. Beyond the exterior, I am deeply invested in the symbiotic relationship between interior and exterior design. I believe these two elements must work harmoniously to create a cohesive, meaningful experience for both driver and passenger. I thrive on challenging conventional thinking, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to unlock new realms of creativity. As I write this new chapter as a car designer, I am eager to fuse my love for pure, dynamic forms, aerodynamics and sustainability, and to contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of automotive innovation. My mission is clear: to create vehicles that not only captivate the eye but also win the heart, convince the mind, and challenge the status quo in both design and performance. Let’s create a new path together!

Experience

Education

• Coventry University

  Master of Arts In Automotive and Transportation Design

  January 2021 - March 2022

  United Kingdom

• Creapole ESDI

  Bachelor in Transportation Design and Eco Mobility

  September 2016 - June 2020

  France

Licenses & certification

Design skills

• 3D Modelling
• Clay Sculpting
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Interior and Exterior Design Integration
• Precision and Accuracy
• Rendering
• Sketching

Design tools

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Alias
• Blender
• VRED