Interview: Color/materials designer of new Lexus will work on new Prius

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  1. royrose

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    Here is a link to an interview with Momoko Okamoto, color and materials designer of the new Lexus NX. She says she will work on the next gen Prius. Let's hope for a softer and rattle free interior.

    Delicate Touch | Lexus Running of the Bulls | Lexus Learn
     
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    and let's hope they bring in a real interior designer with ergonomic training.(y)
     
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    OH YES--RATTLE free and MORE quiet ride!
     
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    I find these two answers interesting:
    Either this is sloppy editing or it indicates she will soon be starting on the next generation Prius. Considering that it took three years start-to-finish for the NX, the next gen Prius should have started at least a year ago.
     
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    3 yrs to pick colors? No comment.
     
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    Judging by the article, she is a look & feel type of gal, not someone who makes the thing actually work. Be afraid. Be very afraid...
     
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    okay, i'm convinced.:eek:
     
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    On the good side, you will look simply FABULOUS in your new Atomic Silver with Shimamoku trim driving experience...
     
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