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Originally Posted by Samson
Yes, a 911 is more or less an evolution of the Beetle. Look into the history of Volkswagen and Porsche. They are closely tied together, and always have been.
The Beetle was rear engined, flat-4, mostly designed by Ferdinand Porsche... his son, Ferry Porsche, came up with the 356. Same flat-4, same suspension, same etc. Then on and on. This is an example of getting inspiration and borrowing from other sources. I could go on and on, but seriously, pick up a book. Great reading.
If you're talking strictly about looks, well, open your eyes.
I never said the Prius wasn't ugly, just it was designed for a purpose other than aesthetics. Nothing more, nothing less.
No, I'm lying about being a designer in an attempt to impress this place...
Go ask any body who has been in the design industry for any length or anybody who is worth the time and they'll tell you the same thing. They might word it a bit differently, but that's the beauty of the art. Inspiration comes from all over the place. Design 101. Taking an established design, changing an element or two, and releasing it as your own is not what we're talking about. That's what Geely does in the car world. There is nothing wrong with a company wanting to make their own version of a type of car. Of course they'll share similar characteristics.
Lexus and Atenza? No, I drive a Lexus and a Porsche. I've never owned a Mazda 6, aka Atenza. Not my cup of tea. It's great that Lexus has that reputation in Japan. That's awesome, really. It's also quite boss that you can afford a top class Lexus. I can't, and I'm OK with that.
That too long?
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Yeah too long and lost IMO.
Beetle is designed by his father and HIS SON produced the Porsche. So there you have it, father and son, close relationship, not a no good patent infringer.
It's not design 101. That is a patent 101. Intellectual properties, get it?
Short and direct to the point.