Nikita Bridan | Oil Stain Lab - The Half 11 And HF 11

In this episode of the Car Chat Podcast, Nikita Bridan, co-founder of Oil Stain Lab, joins us to share his fascinating journey from a career in car design to launching his own automotive design consultancy. Nikita dives into the inspiration behind their standout project, the "Half 11," detailing the unique challenges they encountered during its creation. He explores their design philosophy, which centers around minimalism, problem-solving, and cleverly integrating function into the aesthetics.

We also discuss the decision to use an LS engine in the Half 11, addressing the challenges and controversies it sparked. Nikita sheds light on the design and development process of their latest project, the HF 11, and shares his experience at Goodwood, where the Half 11 was showcased. He reflects on how the car was received at the event and talks about the importance of branding and positioning in the automotive world. Finally, we touch on iconic cars like the Lamborghini Countach and Mazda 787B, and their lasting impact on the industry.

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Show Notes:

00:00 Starting a Design Consultancy and Building the Half 11

18:22 The Unique Design Approach of Oilstain Lab

23:07 Creating Magic: Hiding Function within Aesthetics

30:59 Challenging Norms and Having Fun in the Automotive Industry

48:10 The Controversial Decision to Use an LS Engine

56:25 The Design and Performance of the half 11 Car

01:06:28 Introducing the HF 11 Car

01:19:46 The Value and Reception of Cars like the Lamborghini Countach and Mazda 787B

01:26:46 The Importance of Branding and Positioning in the Automotive Industry

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