Ha, you drive a square
Driving home from work today, the strangest thing happened. I saw a square driving past me. Funny thing is, this isn't the first time I've seen such an object devoid of shape and style drive past me on the road.
Exhibit A:
Ugly
Imagine for a second that you're a hotshot designer pitching your new idea to the boss.
You: I have a great new idea that will bring us big numbers!
Boss: Great! Lets hear about it!
You: Instead of cutting corners, lets embrace them! 90 degree angles are really getting popular, just take a look at the Honda Element, and Scion xB.
Boss: I was under the impression people wanted sleek designs which emitted class, style, and sophistication?
You: You're wrong.
Boss: You're clearly a cunning linguist. I'm sold.
I have to admit, there might have been less discussion about these vehicle designs than in my hypothetical (albeit, totally believable) pitch above. What I kept thinking to myself is how do they make money, who buys these vehicles? Then, in an instant of clarity it all made sense...
Block Head
Yup, block head, of Gumby fame.
These masters of business who pushed forth the Nissan Cube into a anxious society are surely pondering what more they can do for the 2011 model year. More square, more "edgy"... something that would appeal to their existing audience, while breaking through into another segment. Me, always keeping my mind open, and having an entrepreneurial spirit decided to take a few minutes to design such a concept vehicle. Nissan, Honda, Scion... your welcome.
The Picasso Xtreme SS
Lets examine in excruciating detail how awesome this vehicle is. First off, the name is the "Picasso Xtreme SS". It will appeal to artsy folk, MMA fighters, and soccer moms everywhere. The slight angle in the front of this vehicle says "yeah, I can party, I'm just one of the guys". You think Wendy's doesn't cut corners, you haven't seen nothin' yet! Covering half of the rear wheels appeals to the baby boomer's who miss the 70's era vehicles. Tinted windows? You bet! Need to haul some kids to Chucky Cheese... check out the spacious third row seating! And what vehicle has purple tinted windows? I won't even go into aerodynamics, I think the picture speaks for itself.
Feel free to contact me at any time. My design is, of course, patented, copyrighted, and trademarked.