I was in Bill Robinson’s very first Transportation Design class that he taught at the College for Creative Studies. It was the start of my sophomore year. At a design college known for heavy workloads, strict deadlines, and brutally honest critiques, Bill’s style of teaching design and sharing his professional experience was more constructive and comforting, rather than combative. He taught the fundamentals of vehicle design and, though many of the tools have changed, I teach those same core fundamentals in my class today. His stories of drag racing muscle cars during the 60’s and 70’s and how he kept modifying his race boat for more speed never seemed to match his mild-mannered demeanor and always generated chuckles from the classroom. Bill was a kind and humble human being who never forgot your name, even years after graduation. His integrity and passion for the industry were enormous. It’s those human qualities, his qualities that made the most impact on me both personally and professionally.
Craig Metros Designer Artist Maker Educator Consultant.
About Craig: Craig Metros is an accomplished automotive designer with more than 35 years of experience. He began his career at Ford Motor Company in 1985. Throughout his tenure, he led the design and development of multiple car and truck programs in countries around the globe. In 2014, Metros was appointed Design Director of North America, where he oversaw the design and styling of all North American vehicles including the Mustang, F-Series trucks, the Ford GT race car, and the rebirth of the Bronco. Since retiring from Ford Design in 2020, Metros has taught Transportation Design at the College for Creative Studies and sits on their Alumni Board. He frequently serves as a design patent consultant and design expert witness and creates mixed medium art influenced by motorsports, hot rods, and NASA.