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The Automobile Technical Stylist
Technical Paper
891316
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
To define the term "technical stylist" we must first
relate to the field of automobile design or styling. Design is a
vague term. It means "to execute" or "to
fashion". Fashion suggests style and styling is the art of
giving distinctive character and beauty to an object. Of course we
all know that the word "technical" pertains to the more
detailed scientific or mechanical nature of anything. Hence, the
term "technical stylist"--one who possesses the
aesthetics of design, yet is knowledgeable in the technical aspects
of engineering.
It is my intention, therefore, to point out the importance of
this position to those who may be forming or expanding automobile
design studios by giving you a brief history and origin of the
technical stylist and the roll he or she plays in today's
design team