At Concept Car, we believe that there is more to designing vehicles than meets the eye. Part of this, we believe, is the ability to take in various influences. Below are some books that we have chosen because they have proven useful to many people within the industry.
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Oblagon by Syd Mead
Possibly the leading force in conceptual thinking. This book shows the work of Syd Mead, American futurist and major influence for many vehicle designers.
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Streamlined : A Metaphor for Progress :
The Aesthetics of Minimized Drag by Claude Lichtenstein
Do not underestimate the effects of streamling. From the earliest industrial designers to the most recent aerodynamicists, the influence of streamlining on a vehicle's styling are undeniable. This book looks at how streamlining has influnced aesthetics and design.
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Design Directory: Italy
by Claudia Neumann
Universe introduces the "Design Directory" series, specially created for those who have a passion for product fashions. These illustrated, pocket-size encyclopedias provide a concentrated overview of the works that have defined design in six of the world's leading countries: Italy, Scandinavia, Germany, Great Britain, the United States, France, Spain, and Japan. Featuring everything from furniture to forks, each directory chronicles the creations of top designers-including a timeline and descriptive history alongside photographs of their most influential pieces.
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