Oona Scheepers

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Born in Prieska, South Africa, and graduating from Cape Town Technikon with a degree in graphic design, Oona Scheepers has established herself as a prolific designer in the automotive industry. She believes “every line has a function” and that direct communication is the golden rule to guarantee good automotive design. Her design finesse can be seen in the Porsche Carrera GT, Cayenne and Cayman, as well as the Audi R8, A5 and A4 and recent Audi show cars. She is currently with Volkswagen Design.

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