Franco Corral

Franco Corral is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Transportation Design at ArtCenter College of Design. He has extensive industry experience, having worked at Hyundai Design North America for 6 years and Honda Advanced Design for 5 years, focusing on production and advanced design projects. His professional roles include contributing to Hyundai/Genesis brands and Honda's 2040 vision projects. He has taught since 2015, offering courses such as Design 3 Interior, Design 4 Interior, and Portfolio & Presentation.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Transportation Design, ArtCenter College of Design (2009)

Professional Experience:

• Hyundai Design North America (2009–2015): Production/Advanced Projects
• Honda Advanced Design (2015–2020): 2040 Vision Projects & Production Exterior Design

Research & Teaching: Focus on integrating industry trends and futuristic concepts into educational curricula. Teaches core design methodologies and visualization techniques aligned with automotive innovation.