RICHARD VAUGHAN
Director of Design Quality, Perceived Quality, and Craftsmanship, Rivian
Richard has 30 years of experience in a variety of automotive product development roles - from styling to perceived quality, to human-machine-interface design. He started his career as a designer at Ford Motor Company, where he led the exterior and interior design of the original Lincoln Navigator, at a time when the luxury SUV segment didn’t yet exist. After moving to Visteon, he led the interior design and execution of the first Buick for China, the vehicle that cemented Buick’s position as a leading brand in China. In his role at EV maker Rivian, Richard led the teams responsible for Design Quality, Perceived Quality, and Craftsmanship execution for all Rivian vehicles, Adventure Products, and Charging Products.
Richard was educated at Detroit's College for Creative Studies and is a lifelong car enthusiast. He has written six books on Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Aston Martin. For two decades, he was involved with the Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance and the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s where he served in several capacities, ranging from judging to the car section committee to being a member of the board of directors. He currently serves on the Advisory Team for Hagerty’s Detroit Concours as well as on the board of directors of the Rolls-Royce Foundation Museum and the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club and where he is responsible for the club’s magazine, The Flying Lady.
Director of Design Quality, Perceived Quality, and Craftsmanship, Rivian
Richard has 30 years of experience in a variety of automotive product development roles - from styling to perceived quality, to human-machine-interface design. He started his career as a designer at Ford Motor Company, where he led the exterior and interior design of the original Lincoln Navigator, at a time when the luxury SUV segment didn’t yet exist. After moving to Visteon, he led the interior design and execution of the first Buick for China, the vehicle that cemented Buick’s position as a leading brand in China. In his role at EV maker Rivian, Richard led the teams responsible for Design Quality, Perceived Quality, and Craftsmanship execution for all Rivian vehicles, Adventure Products, and Charging Products.
Richard was educated at Detroit's College for Creative Studies and is a lifelong car enthusiast. He has written six books on Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Aston Martin. For two decades, he was involved with the Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance and the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s where he served in several capacities, ranging from judging to the car section committee to being a member of the board of directors. He currently serves on the Advisory Team for Hagerty’s Detroit Concours as well as on the board of directors of the Rolls-Royce Foundation Museum and the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club and where he is responsible for the club’s magazine, The Flying Lady.
