By integrating the individual pressure distributions, the software can produce a visual picture of the flow over the car's various components with the pressure changes shown as different colours in the flow pattern (see illustration).

ECONOMIST: CAR DESIGN

First comes the idea, then the sketching, then the draping of white toile (muslin), first over a mannequin and later over a live model, and finally the cutting of samples on a pattern that translates the temporary magic of the toile into a permanent garment in the fabric and colours of the designer's choice.

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