As a former art director, automotive journalist Mark Takahashi has the background to speak design a bit better than his peers. In a recent video called “Car Design Trends That Need to Stop,” Takahashi aired ten gripes encompassing aesthetics, ergonomics and anachronisms.
Because the overall video’s a bit long, I’ve isolated the time stamps so you can hear and see examples of the individual problem areas he points out:
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1. Fake Vents
2. Big Grilles
3. Thick A-Pillars
4. Piano Black/High-Gloss Interiors
5. Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels
6. Lack of Buttons
7. Analog Clocks
8. Light-Colored Dashboards
9. “Four-Door Coupes”
10. Big Key Fobs
Will work up an additional list. Your suggestions?
Source: core77