Geoffrey Velazco

Geoffrey Velazco is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Transportation Design department at ArtCenter College of Design. He has extensive industry experience, including roles at General Motors (Chevrolet and Buick Studios), BMW Designworksusa, and Hyundai's North American Design Studio. His professional work includes designing the Buick Cielo Concept car, contributing to the X3 SUV design at BMW, and the Sonata exterior at Hyundai. He has been teaching at ArtCenter for 17 years, instructing courses such as Design 4 Exterior and Design 5 Exterior.

Velazco's career spans over two decades, blending academic and industry expertise. His research interests focus on automotive design innovation, concept vehicle development, and brand identity through design language. Notably, he helped establish design criteria for General Motors brands and led teams in creating award-winning exterior designs.

While no specific grants or awards are listed, his industry contributions reflect a commitment to advancing automotive aesthetics and functionality. His involvement in high-profile projects like the Hyundai Saga show car and BMW’s SUV line underscores his expertise in exterior styling and conceptualization.