Joel Piaskowski, Hyundai Motor America's chief designer since 2003, is taking a hike, effective as of the new year. No word as to why he's leaving or where he'll end up.
Piaskowski, was responsible for the upcoming Genesis Coupe as well as the HCD concepts. He has also been credited in developing a consistent design language for the automaker.
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estreka says:
12:08 PM, 12/23/08
That's quite a loss for Hyundai. I really like the design direction Hyundai has been going.
firstwagon says:
09:07 AM, 12/24/08
Maybe he was fired for designing the ugly spud behind him.
trjnflip says:
11:59 PM, 12/29/08
Not surprising. It seems that no executive at Hyundai lasts long.
marlinduke says:
10:01 AM, 12/30/08
Consistently unattractive