AUTOMOTIVE EXPERT REKHA MEENA | SEASON 4 EPISODE 2 | THE INEVITABLE

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This episode of The InEVitable features an insightful discussion with Volvo's Senior Design Manager for Color and Materials, Rekha Meena. Meena, with a background in textile design and experience in hospitality interiors, shares her journey into automotive design and her role in shaping Volvo's interior aesthetics and sustainability efforts. The conversation highlights Volvo's commitment to leather-free interiors and explores innovative, eco-friendly materials like flax-based composites and recycled plastics. Meena emphasizes the importance of creating a warm, inviting, and premium interior experience, even with sustainable materials, contrasting it with the colder, screen-focused approach of some competitors. The episode delves into the challenges and opportunities of designing for a carbon-neutral future, showcasing Volvo's forward-thinking approach to material innovation and circularity.