Roth has used modified forms of this same algorithm to designmatching systems for Boston's public school system and for placing medical school graduates with residency programs.
The technique is mainly passed from fathers to children or from masters to apprentices strictly following ancient Buddhist painting books that provide instruction on line and figure drawing, colour matching and pattern design.
With 3DI, an industrial designer looking to source components can upload a 3D design into the 3D search engine which immediately returns a list of matching suppliers worldwide.
Vaguely reminiscent of the original's dash design, the Beetle deploys a body-colored plastic fascia on the dash and doors, matching a surround piece on the steering wheel.