Genussakademie frankfurt ferdinand porsche biography

Genussakademie frankfurt ferdinand porsche biography book!

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche

Porsche 911 designer
Date of Birth: 11.12.1935
Country: Germany

Content:
  1. Early Life and Education
  2. Path to Porsche Design
  3. Porsche 911 Mastermind
  4. The Porsche 911: A Legacy Begins
  5. Timeless Design and Lasting Impact
  6. German Design Icon
  7. Post-Porsche Involvement
  8. Legacy and Death

Early Life and Education

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, nicknamed "Butzi," was born on December 11, 1935, in Stuttgart, Germany. As the eldest son of Ferry Porsche and grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the Porsche company, he was destined for a life in the automotive industry. From a young age, he expressed a keen interest in engineering and design.

Path to Porsche Design

After attending Waldorf School, Porsche initially pursued industrial design at Ulm, Germany. However, he was dismissed after a year due to doubts about his abilities. Undeterred, he began his practical training in design in 1957 at his family's company, under the tutelage of Erwin Ko Ferdinand porsche.