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A Perfectionist Defines Tesla’s Design Language
- replicatorblog 18y agoI'd be curious to know what hackers think of this story. I'm a designer by training and this kind of rhapsodic BS drives me nuts. I get that some things are hard to put into words, the grand canyon, a view of the rockies at sundown, a volcanic eruptions, but this car? Its timeless and modern? That is just lazy writing that makes designers look bad. Also, its not really that original. The front end looks like and Aston Martin. The rest looks like a basic sedan. The Audi TT, The Lamborghini, Porches, etc. all have a distinct look this could be confused with 25 other cars. Also, enough puffery. 11 designers working for 8 months is unreasonable? Maybe that is what gets car companies in trouble. Again the technology is cool, the car is not bad, but this terrible writing and overbearing ego is distasteful and unwarranted. Jason, Thanks for posting this, even though I don't like the narrator I enjoy how this adds to the richness of the community.
- ibsulon 18y agoAs a non-specialist, I find putting together a ready-to-own car in a fraction of the time of larger companies interesting. I also find having an extra storage compartment compelling, though I'm concerned about safety and weight concerns with an electric engine. Seven people in a sedan, though!
- jasongullickson 18y agoJoseph, thank-you for ending on a high note (I was beginning to second-guess my post)! It's nice to hear a professional designer's perspective for a change. I adore the Tesla roadster and especially what the company has done to show what is possible when the rest of the auto industry claims it's impossible, but I agree that some of the marketing material that comes from them tastes over-sweet. ...which is unfortunate, because the work almost lives up to the prose. Thanks again for your thoughtful response.