Today’s post on a school for car designers got me reminiscing — I, very briefly, wanted to be a car designer.
When I was in junior high, right at the same time that I started getting into cars, one of my technology classes had a very simple CAD program. I remember designing an ugly car — still better looking than a Cybertruck, hey-o! — and printing it out. It was a simple design, exterior only, with a focus on reducing coefficient of drag. There may have been some specs for engine and transmission and drivetrain layout, I can’t remember. This was a program for kids and it was the early ’90s.
So, for a bit, I thought I wanted to design cars. But I already knew I can barely draw a stick figure — that hasn’t changed to this day. I also didn’t really have the necessary math and engineering skills.
I also went through phases regarding car-related careers, sometimes inspired by video games. I never desired to sell cars, but there were a few games out there that let you be the boss of a fictional car company. Who doesn’t want to pretend to be a CEO?
I did briefly consider wrenching, but I didn’t think I’d enjoy it. I also went to a business school with a focus on automotive for a year — but the idea of managing a dealership or one of the departments didn’t seem a fit.
Instead, I fell into writing about cars when trying to write about sports. Life is weird.
Your turn. What automotive-related career did you want to pursue when you were young? Did you give it a try? If so, are you still doing it?
Sound off below.
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