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]
Nagode is the son of Larry and Denise Nagode, grew up in East Aurora, NY [6] and graduated in 1998 from East Aurora High School. [7] Nagode's father was also a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1974, and was a student of Viktor Schreckengost [8] and is Senior Designer at Fisher-Price [6] — where Ryan Nagode had also served a summer internship. [1]
Nagode participated in the CIA's 5th annual Automotive Design Symposium, March 2, 2007 at the Cleveland Auto Show [9] as well as the Cleveland Institute of Art's Future center for design and technology transfer, Design Values 2, June 1 through August 3, 2007. [10]
The second generation Dodge Avenger, 2009 Dodge Journey, as well as the 2009 Dodge Ram Interior, styled by Ryan Nagode: