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Braunability 2017 Chrysler Pacifica with exterior accents designed by Tangent Design Group, Inc.

CHRYSLER PACIFICA

CHRYSLER PACIFICA Adding style to accessibility. Tangent partnered with BraunAbility to design and develop the all-new 2017 BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica. BraunAbility has long been considered the leader when it comes to wheel chair accessible vehicles, and that lead continues to grow with the 2017 BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica, the most spacious wheel-chair accessible vehicle available. “Expect to see more than a few of these on the road. They’ll be a godsend for people who need a little extra help getting around.” – Jalopnik BraunAbility brought the Tangent team on to help design and engineer the exterior and interior cladding, as well as to work with BraunAblitly engineers to develop multiple side and rear entry configurations. The Pacifica’s updated suspension and compact front powertrain allowed BraunAbility and Tangent to develop the largest floor area for a wheelchair accessible vehicle available today. Photos courtesy of BraunAbility...

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2 Seat Cortech Structured Seating

HOK ARCHITECTS + CORTECH

Group seating system.   Tangent partnered with HOK a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm and Cortech an emerging leader in providing product solutions for the correctional environment, to design and develop group seating for a safe and humane work environment for correctional and other intensive use institutions.   The Structured seating line is a group seating system for public waiting areas and internal detention spaces. The seat shape is a mix of angles and contours, evoking a sense of comfort and self control. Tangent worked with HOK and Cortech on tool drawings, ergonomic studies, and optimizing the design for production....

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2017 Shelby 50th Anniversary Super Snake Hood

SHELBY AMERICAN SUPER SNAKE

0-60 in 3.5 seconds.   This year Shelby American celebrated 50 years of Super Snake with all-new 50th Anniversary 750 HP Super Snake. Shelby American and Tangent design Teamed up to develop and refine the hood and front vents. The upgraded parts were digitally scanned, reverse engineered, digitally modeled, and readied for manufacturing. The new model, will debut at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction later this month and only 500 will be produced....

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Airstream Basecamp Lifestyle

AIRSTREAM BASECAMP

Airstream Basecamp Design Built for adventure. Awarded RVBusiness™ 2017 RV of the Year The Airstream Basecamp seamlessly blends sound structure, hard-working features, and clean design together to create a comprehensive package.  From the classic aluminum aerodynamic outer shell to the smart and streamlined interior, the Basecamp is both beautiful and efficient. “The whole package is sleek and attractive, and retains enough of the Airstream vibe to connect to the brand, while setting a new standard all its own.” –Forbes Airstream partnered with Tangent Design to help revitalize and refine their adventure camper. Our designs focused mainly on exterior styling. With a more aggressive the departure angle, aerodynamic roof design for increased fuel efficiency, side skirts and wheel flares to help prevent damage from gravel and debris, and rear hatch with incorporated storage we helped create a lighter, lower cost, versatile trailer.Inside, the Basecamp has everything you need to rest up from a long day of...

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Manitou X-Plode XT

MANITOU X-PLODE XT

Pushing the perception of pontoons.   Few pontoon builders are more responsible for changing the image of these pleasure platforms than Manitou. For years, buying a pontoon was the ego-depleting equivalent of trading in your sports car for a minivan. For its 30th anniversary, Manitou and Tangent teamed up to design the new X-Plode XT 23 SRS.   “Manitou’s 25 X-Plode XT SHP offers nimble handling, thrilling performance and cutting-edge looks.” –Boating Magazine   Pontoons have gone from flat tops to purple Mohawks, and Manitou upped its edginess for 2016 with an all-new fiberglass upper that serves as a rail-free blank canvas to splash a little attitude on. For rigidity, it’s double-walled, and rails, which can sometimes rattle against the fence like a bag of bones, are absent. The bow gate — something unique for a pontoon — is made of solid billet aluminum adding even more personality to this uniquely designed craft....

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Tangent Marine Armrest

TANGENT MARINE ARMREST

TANGENT MARINE ARMREST Fully customizable. Today’s stylish boats deserve accessories that are both equally fashionable and functional. The Tangent armrest is designed to compliment the boats interior with high-gloss gel coat-like finish, upholstered armpad, cup holder, storage area, and styled accent panels. OEM’s can customize each part color to their individual product offering. Keep your valuables dry and protected....

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Tangent Marine Ottoman & Cooler

TANGENT MARINE OTTOMAN

Fully customizable.   Today's stylish boats deserve accessories that are both equally fashionable and functional. The Tangent Ottoman + Cooler combo is designed to compliment the boats interior with high-gloss gel coat-like finish, upholstered footrest, four cup holders, optional side storage netting, and styled accent panels. OEM's can customize each part color to their individual product offering. Fill the enormous storage bin hiding under the footrest with ice and your favorite beverages. Don't need another cooler on board? No problem. Use it as a storage bin. Keep your towels, clothes, or purses dry and protected....

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AVALON ENSIGN II HELM

Distinctive styling.   Avalon has been Manufacturing Pontoon Boats since 1974 and is recognized by their classic design, distinctive styling, and thoughtful engineering. Avalon is unique from other boat builders because they build the pontoons, furniture, and frames in their own facility and allows their clients to customize boats to their specific needs. Tangent collaborated with Avalon Pontoons to create the new Ensign II fiberglass helm stand. The customizable helm used high-end automotive references for design styling and features details such as: a leather wrapped soft touch brow, matte finish wood accents, and increased storage for your valuables....

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The BraunAbility MXV Ford Explorer

FORD EXPLORER MXV

Mobility Freedom.   BraunAbility partnered with Tangent to develop a wheel chair accessible version of America’s favorite SUV, the Ford Explorer.  The development of a wheel chair accessible SUV is an industry first; giving vehicle buyers much needed diversity in a market with little options.   “The arrival of the MXV gives drivers with disabilities what everyone wants from a car: more options and a greater degree of personalization and simplification.” – Chicago Tribune   The BraunAbility MXV is built on the Ford Explorer chassis and blends innovative design with rugged quality. The Tangent designed interior and exterior panels have six  patent pending features, including a glide-out door operation and space saving shifter all designed to maximize interior space without sacrificing style or safety.   Photos curtesy of BraunAbility...

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