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“Damsels of Design” Paved the Way For Female Automotive Designers

“Damsels of Design” Paved the Way For Female Automotive Designers
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Harley Earl was a man ahead of his time. Way back in 1950, he became the first automotive designer to hire women. But it wasn’t an “equality in the workplace” kind of decision – Earl’s “Damsels of Design” were brought onboard for their design talents. The reasoning behind his hiring strategy was simple. He believed… Continue Reading...