We sat down with Professor Gerry McGovern OBE to explore the experiences, ideas and influences that have shaped his remarkable career in design and the automotive world. Gerry reflects on his early life and the formative influence of Coventry, his approach to drawing, design, branding and the changing landscape of the global automotive industry. We also discuss the growing influence of artificial intelligence on design, the enduring power of storytelling, and what it takes to create meaningful work in a rapidly changing world.