Sixten Sason
Sixten Sason | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Sweden |
| Died | April 1, 1967 (aged 55) |
| Occupation | Industrial designer |
| Known for | Designing multiple generations of Saab automobiles, Electrolux vacuum cleaners, Hasselblad cameras, Husqvarna motorcycles |
Karl-Erik Sixten Sason (originally named Sixten Andersson; born 12 March 1912 – died 1 April 1967) was a prominent Swedish industrial designer recognized for shaping the design of multiple generations of Saab automobiles.
Biographical
Born in 1912 to a Swedish sculptor, Sason pursued artistic studies in Paris before specializing in industrial design. He served briefly in the Swedish Air Force but was forced to leave flight duties due to an injury. During the 1930s, he gained acclaim for his innovative "x-ray" style illustrations of industrial products.
Career with Saab
Sason began his tenure at Saab by focusing on aircraft design throughout World War II. In 1946, he was commissioned to assist with Project 92, which culminated in the launch of the inaugural Saab automobile, the Saab 92, entering production in 1949. He continued his work at Saab, contributing to the design of models such as the 93, 95, 96, and 99, along with the original Sonett. After his passing in 1967, his role was taken over by his colleague and former apprentice, Björn Envall. Many stylistic features introduced by Sason in the Saab 99 persisted in Saab's vehicle designs well into the 1990s.
Other industrial designs
Beyond his contributions to Saab, Sason also crafted designs for consumer products at Electrolux, including the notable Z 70 vacuum cleaner released in 1957. At Hasselblad, he was responsible for designing their first camera model in 1949. Additionally, he worked with Husqvarna, creating motorcycles such as the Template:ILL, a lightweight, high-performance 175cc bike produced between 1955 and 1965.
Gallery of Sason's Creations
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Saab 93 (circa 1959)
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Saab 95, 1961 model
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1961 Saab 96
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Saab 99 from 1969
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Saab Sonett I (around 1955)
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Hasselblad 1600F camera
References
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